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June 15, 2012

Focus {Recipe: Avocado Smoothie or Milkshake}

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Oh my goodness, I’m tired.

I’m not sure exactly what my deal is, but I have had the hardest time focusing on anything this past week. I’ve wanted to sit down and write, but wow… my brain is not working at all. Everything I do is taking one hundred times longer because I’ve been getting so distracted.

I guess I’m glad I’m not alone. In fact, a recent conversation I had with some of you on my Dine & Dish facebook page last week made me feel so much better!

Many of you jumped in, in fierce support, saying we’re in the same boat. Shiny things – well let’s face it, anything – distract us! I’m hoping it is just a little phase and my brain will get back in gear soon. If you are waiting on an email, phone call, million dollars, etc. from me, it will come soon, I promise. As long as I don’t get

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Stop right there. Oh my gosh! So, this is a draft that has been in my blog dashboard since Wednesday. And do you see above? The “As long as I don’t get” part? That was supposed to be the near end of the post and guess what? I flippin’ got distracted AGAIN and didn’t finish it! And I got distracted again and again and again by other things and never came back to finish it until this morning. So, I’m wrapping this sucker up ASAP so I can at least say I finished something I started this week. Then I’m going to go drink a cup of coffee and take a nap, or maybe vice versa. Or maybe I’ll go take some pictures of the rain outside. Or I’ll check my email. Or I’ll take the kids out for doughnuts. Either way, this post is done. 🙂 Have a great weekend everyone!

I’ve been wanting to make an avocado smoothie or milkshake kind of creation for quite some time now, but imagine this… I’ve used up my avocados getting distracted by other recipes. Well, my friends at the California Avocado Commission recently shared a box of avocados with me and I’ve finally had the chance to give this a try. Sweet, smooth, thick… this smoothie is everything I had hoped it would be. I can’t wait to mess around with this recipe to create other Avocado drinks.

PS – Is this a smoothie or a milkshake? I have no idea. Smoothshake? Milkthie? I will not get distracted by google checking to see what it should be called. I will not. Whatever it’s called, it is goooood!

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California Avocado Smoothie or Milkshake

Try something different with your avocado... this thick, creamy, Avocado Smoothie or Milkshake hits the spot!

Ingredients

  • 1 Ripe California Avocado peeled and pit removed
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1/4 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Agave Nectar
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt optional
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Place the flesh of the avocado, ice, sweetened condensed milk, Agave Nectar and Kosher salt into a blender and process until smooth.
  2. Add the milk and blend until smooth.
  3. This is a very thick, pudding like, drink. Feel free to add more milk until desired consistency is reached.

Make sure to check out these other Avocado beverage recipes:

  • Jinkzz’s Kitchen has upped the ante by adding bananas to their smoothie Banana Avocado Smoothie
  • Skinny Chef says Chocolate is the way to go with their Chocolate Avocado Milkshake
  • The California Avocado Commission adds ice cream to theirs to make it a decadent dessert California Avocado Milk Shake
  • And you knew it had to be done… the Avo Rita from Endless Simmer

Don’t forget to get your favorite California Avocado recipes in order for the big California Avocado 4th of July Blast. Details can be found on this post.



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Filed Under: Beverages, Previous Tagged With: avocado, beverage, food, milkshake, photograhpy, recipe, Smoothie

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  1. Cookin' Canuck says

    June 15, 2012 at 7:47 am

    This shake is the perfect way to use those beautiful California avocados. And the lighting in that shot is so ethereal. As for being distracted, I think…um…wait…what was I talking about?

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  2. Amy says

    June 15, 2012 at 7:58 am

    Oh geez. I’ve been talking and churning on this very topic for weeks now. Not sure if it’s age or hormones, or hormones from my age, or the busy, distraction-filled lifestyles we lead. Whatever it is, I need to get a hold on it—and soon!

    We always have a few avocados on the counter and this looks like the perfect way to use some for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.

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  3. Naomi says

    June 15, 2012 at 8:31 am

    You crack me up. Loved reading this … I can relate (although I cannot say that I am excited about an avocado milkshake … hmm – can’t knock it until I try it though!)

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  4. Jennifer | Mother Thyme says

    June 15, 2012 at 8:37 am

    There must be something in the air. I have been feeling the same way, especially lately. I think I need to sit back, relax and enjoy this Avocado smoothie. I love these. It reminds me of when I traveled to Vietnam. I drank many Sinh to Bo which is similar to this with avocado and condensed milk. Fabulously delicious and very addicting.

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  5. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

    June 15, 2012 at 8:41 am

    I always say I love avocados enough to drink them, now you gave me a way to actually do that!

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  6. Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says

    June 15, 2012 at 8:50 am

    I’ve been battling this same issue for weeks… err, no – years! I blame it on sleep. I need more of it, I think. I also need one of those smoothakes, too! 🙂

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  7. marla says

    June 15, 2012 at 8:54 am

    This looks amazing! I love shakes with avocado!

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  8. Maria says

    June 15, 2012 at 9:12 am

    I am obsessed with avocados! I love them in smoothie or milkshake form:)

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  9. Mimi Avocado says

    June 15, 2012 at 9:44 am

    We eat avocados every day, but I must admit I have never tried an avocado milkshake. I just can’t bring myself to put a perfect avocado into a blender! But if you make me a milkshake, I promise I’ll try it!

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  10. Kathryn says

    June 15, 2012 at 9:48 am

    Whatever it’s called, it looks delicious!

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  11. TidyMom says

    June 15, 2012 at 10:43 am

    I would have never thought of an avocado milk shake!!

    Gorgeous picture to Kristen!

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  12. shawn @ I Wash...You Dry says

    June 15, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Gorgeous! I was actually thinking of making an Avocado Ice Cream! Is that weird?

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  13. Cassie says

    June 15, 2012 at 11:40 am

    This sounds amazing Kristen! I have had major mush-brain this week. It seems that I can focus, I just can’t think straight. Vacation time!!

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  14. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    June 15, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    I love avocados however I can get them! So nice of those folks to send a box. You must be loving it! This milkshake looks perfect!

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  15. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    June 15, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    Oh my goodness. I am at a loss for words on this! All I know is that I need to buy like 10 bags of avocados on my next grocery run!

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  16. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    June 15, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    Hahaha, I’m laughing because you just described me everyday of my life! I cannot help but be distracted. There are always a bunch things I’m trying to do at once and I keep switching back and forth between them all and wonder why I never get anything done!

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  17. Delishhh says

    June 15, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    Ohh i am home now with a 3 month old and i never get anything done 🙂 I have always wanted to do an avocado smoothy, this one looks perfect!

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  18. IdaBaker says

    June 16, 2012 at 5:36 am

    I know what you’re feeling. But, if anything, my kitchen is what relaxes me. Even after years of cooking, when I’m presented with a new recipe, or even better, taking a recipe I kind of like and making it mine, the energy returns.

    I hope you have a restful and relaxing weekend!

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  19. Kia, Jogging Strollers says

    June 16, 2012 at 10:23 am

    I can totally relate to your feeling hectic and getting distracted, happens all the time lately. Pinterest is the worst! Well I love it but it is so addictive! Also you’ve just reminded me of a post that has been in My dashboard as a draft for several days so I’m gonna go finish it!

    I love avocados because they are filling and good for you, I’ve never thought of making a smoothie from one though, sounds weird but I am intrigued. Think I’ll pin this to pinterest, just hope i don’t get too distracted! 🙂

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  20. Jen @ Savory Simple says

    June 16, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    A absolutely love avocados in smoothies and desserts. They made everything so decadent!

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  21. Megan says

    June 17, 2012 at 10:18 am

    I soooo hear you! And I just got a bag of avocados from a friend. i can’t wait to try this recipe! So did you ever find out the size of the can of beans? 🙂 haha

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  22. Jane says

    June 17, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    I can so relate – I get distracted all the time! The smoothie sounds so yummy!!

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  23. Anne Carter says

    June 20, 2012 at 1:27 am

    My family is visiting in my condo this weekend and I am searching for perfect drinks to them and this milkshake is perfect to make. So, I choose this one for my family drinks.

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  24. LisaP says

    June 25, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    OH MY GOONISS, COME TO MAMA… I absolutely luuuub avocado smoothies! We get them at our local banh mi shop with boba, which is awesome – but their Vitamixes are behind a small wall and I’m always too shy to ask their exact recipe. Thanks for doing the hard part, we’ll be enjoying these at home now!

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  25. Jennifer Graham says

    July 1, 2012 at 6:24 am

    I love this avocado smoothie. This is my favorite milkshake. Wow, this is very nutritious shake.

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  26. Candra Jonhson says

    July 30, 2012 at 2:55 am

    I want to make this milkshake right now but since I have a cough I will make this one after my cough is gone away.

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