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Avocados are not eaten as much in Vietnam as in Mexico or the US, but we do love them and use them almost exclusively in drinks and desserts (same goes for beans, but that’s a topic for another day).

I didn’t start eating avocados savory until middle school, when I discovered smoked salmon avocado toast on the internet. I remember my mom watching me and thinking it was super strange because back then, she only saw it as a fruit to be eaten sweet.

One of the most common things we use avocados for in Vietnam is to make smoothies. The high fat content and versatile mild flavor of the avocado is a superstar smoothie ingredient. Since the avocado flavor is mild, it can be used as a base and you can add other fruits or flavors.

That being said, I love this classic smoothie with just avocado with 4 ingredients. Made with condensed milk, this sweet and ultra creamy smoothie is truly heavenly and addictive to me. It’s really a perfect summer treat! You can also easily make this smoothie vegan by using milk alternatives and vegan condensed milk.

Love coffee? Check out our Cà phê sinh tố bơ – Vietnamese avocado smoothie coffee recipe!

INGREDIENTS FOR SINH TỐ BƠ

• Avocado – Quả bơ: One of the most common things we use avocados for in Vietnam is to make smoothies. The high fat content and versatile mild flavor of the avocado is a superstar ingredient.
• Sweetened condensed milk – Sữa đặc có đường: Milk that has had water removed and sugar added. Most commonly known/used in Vietnamese coffee, it is also used in desserts like flan.
• Milk – Sữa tươi: For the creamiest result, use whole milk- but since the avocado itself is already creamy, any type of milk will do!
• Ice – Đá

DIRECTIONS FOR SINH TỐ BƠ

1. Cut open avocado, remove pit, and scoop the flesh into your blender.
2. Add in ice, condensed milk, and milk.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

RECIPE VIDEO

Sinh tố bơ • Vietnamese avocado smoothie

Recipe by MM Bon Appétit Course: Drinks, DessertCuisine: VietnameseDifficulty: Easy

Makes

2

servings

Prep time

4

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Total time

10

minutes

Made with condensed milk, this sweet and ultra creamy smoothie is perfect summer treat.

Ingredients

• 300 g 300 avocado

• 150 g 150 sweetened condensed milk (See Notes)

• 200 g 200 milk (See Notes)

• 300 g 300 ice

Directions

• Cut open avocado, remove pit, and scoop the flesh into your blender.
• Add in ice, condensed milk, and milk.
• Blend until smooth.
• Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Recipe Video

Notes

• Sweetened condensed milk: any brand will work, but Sữa Ông Thọ/Longevity brand is the beloved choice for many Vietnamese families.
• Milk: For the creamiest result, use whole milk- but since the avocado itself is already creamy, any type of milk will do!
• Veganizing this recipe: You can easily make this smoothie vegan by using milk alternatives and vegan condensed milk

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