Filipino Avocado Shake Recipe
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Filipino Avocado Shake Recipe
A classic Filipino avocado shake is a 4-ingredient beverage that blends fresh avocado with milk, crushed ice, and honey into a creamy, sweet, and refreshing drink that's traditionally enjoyed as a cooling afternoon refreshment or dessert throughout the Philippines. Unlike Western preparations that typically use avocado in savory dishes, this shake celebrates the fruit's natural creaminess and subtle sweetness, creating a smooth, milkshake-like consistency that's both nutritious and indulgent.
Ingredients
- large avocado about 200-250g
- 2 Cups crushed ice Dinurog na yelo
- 1 Cup milk Gatas
- 2 Tablespoons honey Pulot
Instructions
- Start by choosing a ripe avocado that yields slightly when pressed. Cut it in half lengthwise, remove the pit, and scoop out all the flesh into your blender.
- Pour in one cup of cold milk and add two tablespoons of honey. Top everything with two cups of crushed ice.
- Begin blending on low speed for about 30 seconds to break down the avocado, then increase to high speed and blend for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth with no chunks remaining.
- If your shake is too thick, add a little more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Pour the shake immediately into two chilled glasses and serve right away. The sooner you drink it, the brighter green it will stay.
- You can add a fresh mint leaf on top if you'd like, but it's perfectly delicious as is. The whole process takes about 7 minutes from start to finish, and you'll know you've done it right when the shake is silky smooth, pale green, and has a creamy, milkshake-like texture.
Notes
- Q: Can I make this ahead of time? A: Best served fresh, but can be preserved for a few hours with lemon juice and proper storage.
- Q: Why is my shake turning brown? A: Avocado oxidizes when exposed to air. Serve immediately or add citrus juice to prevent browning.
- Q: Can I use frozen avocado? A: Yes, thaw slightly before blending and reduce ice quantity.
- Q: Is this drink healthy? A: Yes! It's rich in healthy fats, potassium, and vitamins. Control sugar for healthier version.
- Filipino Avocado Shake
- Choose avocados that yield slightly when pressed - not too soft, not too hard
- Chill glasses beforehand for an extra cold drink
- Use very cold milk for best results
- Add ice gradually if your blender struggles
- Save the pit if making ahead - it helps prevent browning
- Serve in tall glasses with bubble tea straws
- Pair with Filipino merienda like ensaymada or pan de sal
- Traditionally enjoyed as afternoon refreshment
- Can be served as dessert after main meals
- Milk: Evaporated milk, coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk
- Honey: Condensed milk, sugar, stevia, maple syrup
- Ice: Frozen milk cubes for extra creaminess
- Add-ins: Vanilla extract, coconut cream, chia seeds
- Best consumed immediately
Can be stored up to 4 hours if:
Covered tightly Kept refrigerated Added lemon juice
- Covered tightly
- Kept refrigerated
- Added lemon juice
Freezing options:
Pour into popsicle molds Make ice cream cups Create shake cubes for later
- Pour into popsicle molds
- Make ice cream cups
- Create shake cubes for later
Classic Filipino Style
Use condensed milk instead of regular milk and honey
- Use condensed milk instead of regular milk and honey
Tropical Twist
Add ¼ cup coconut cream Use coconut milk instead of regular milk
- Add ¼ cup coconut cream
- Use coconut milk instead of regular milk
Extra Green Power
Blend spinach with milk first Continue with regular recipe
- Blend spinach with milk first
- Continue with regular recipe
Protein Power
Add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder Reduce honey to 1 tablespoon
- Add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- Reduce honey to 1 tablespoon
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2glasses
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 198IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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