We are barely a week into the 2016! How are everyone’s workout and weight loss goals coming? Losing weight is a huge challenge, but for some gaining weight is a predicament too. I know it seems like a good problem to have. When I know someone who needs to gain a few pounds (like my middle guy after the worst stomach bug of all time), the answer is usually a few milkshakes. However, there’s only so many chocolate milkshakes one can drink, and it is sometimes more wholesome and gratifying to put in something healthy.
My sister in law, Kate, from Southern California who has a deeper love for avocados than I do for Harry Potter had just the solution for me. She told me about Avocado Milkshakes. I thanked her profusely, and did a little research. There are several ways to make them, and countries like Brazil, Vietnam, and even the U.S. have their own varieties.
I whipped up one with a little vanilla extract for my vanilla loving son, and everyone else seemed to enjoy it too. This has become a great after school treat!
Avocado Milkshake (makes 1 huge shake with three straws or three small)
1 large ripe Haas avocado, peeled and seeded
1/3 of a cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup milk (I used whole milk for my kids)
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
lots of ice
In a blender, add ingredients.
Blend until desired consistency. Pro Tip: For smoother consistency add a bit more milk. For sweeter flavor add a bit more condensed milk.
Enjoy immediately!
What is your favorite flavor milkshake? Chocolate? Vanilla? Would you consider adding avocado?
