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The first time I discovered that avocados could be made into a sweet recipe of any type was in an Indonesian restaurant in Southern California a few years ago. Before that, I had only seen avocados prepared in savory recipes such as guacamole or salads, and I had always thought of it as a vegetable. Avocados are actually fruits, as they have a large pit inside, surrounded by flesh, and they grow on trees. In a number of countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Brazil, and Jamaica, avocados can be eaten as a sweet treat such as in shakes or ice cream. Its smooth, creamy, subtle flavor makes it a wonderful ingredient for rich and cool sweets. As soon as i tried the avocado shake, my perception of what an avocado could be changed, and now it's my absolute favorite milkshake flavor. This recipe is delicious and foolproof. Since avocados are very high in potassium, and are a good source of the B vitamins, vitamins E, K, and folate, and since the shake tastes equally delicious made with low fat milk, I feel great about drinking it. Emily Takara, the restaurant's owner, gave this recipe to me. It's bound to surprise and delight you!
Recipe
1 Hass avocado
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cups milk (whole or low fat)
32 oz. (4 cups ice cubes or crushed ice)
Chocolate or coffee syrup (optional)
1. Put all the ingredients in a blender, adding the ice last. (You might want to wrap the ice in a clean dish towel & crush it with a hammer if your food processor can't handle large ice cubes.)
2. Process for about 30 seconds, until it has the consistency of a milkshake.
3. For a fun variation, dip the rim of the glass into chocolate or sweet coffee syrup. Then fill with the avocado smoothie.
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