Cool, creamy and satisfying, this avocado drink is a take on an Indonesian Es Pokat avocado smoothie. This is a tasty breakfast smoothie or a mid afternoon snack.
recipe originally published April 2, 2011
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Why you'll love this avocado smoothie
With the consistency of a thick milkshake, this bright green avocado drink has a light sweetness that is remarkably refreshing.
This avocado shake takes minutes to make and is a three ingredient, whole food recipe. See our long list of variations to customize this avocado shake with your favorite flavors, or use less liquid and enjoy as an avocado pudding.
How to choose avocados
- Ripe avocados are often darker in their green peel
- Gently squeeze - ripe avocados will have some give
- Can you easily remove the stem? The avocado should be light green inside.
See this mango habanero guacamole for tips to ripen avocados.
Avocado smoothie variations
Over the years, I have added so many tasty ingredients to my avocado smoothies. My current favorite is adding cold, fully cooked sweet potato. Here are some variations to choose from:
- Reduce the liquid to make a super tasty avocado pudding
- Use ripe banana as sweetener in place of dates
- Add coffee to the Es Pokat avocado drink to make a delicious Es Alpukat
- Add chocolate to the drink or drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass before pouring
- Use coconut water in place of milk for an ultra hydrating avocado drink
- Juice and zest of 1 fresh lemon adds bright flavor and vitamin c
- Naturally sweeten with more fruit, like pineapple or mango for a tropical flavor
- Add cooked sweet potato for beneficial nutrients and fiber
- Increase the protein content with fresh spinach
- Add chia for additional protein and fiber (28 grams or 2 ½ tablespoons chia = 10 grams fiber)
- Add frozen cauliflower for a thicker, more nutrient dense avocado shake
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Es Pokat Avocado Drink
This rich and creamy avocado drink is a take on an Indonesian Es Pokat avocado smoothie. A tasty snack or breakfast pudding.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup dairy free milk (adjust for consistency)
- 3 Medjool dates, pitted (or banana, see notes)
Instructions
- Slice avocados in half and carefully remove pit.
- Using a spoon, scoop avocado out of skin and add to the blender jar.
- Add the milk and dates or banana to the blender jar.
- Blend on highest speed until smooth.
Notes
Avocado smoothie variations
- Reduce the liquid to make a super tasty avocado pudding
- Use ripe banana as sweetener in place of dates
- Add coffee to the Es Pokat avocado drink to make a delicious Es Alpukat
- Add chocolate to the drink or drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass before pouring
- Use coconut water in place of milk for an ultra hydrating avocado drink
- Juice and zest of 1 fresh lemon adds bright flavor and vitamin c
- Naturally sweeten with more fruit, like pineapple or mango for a tropical flavor
- Add cooked sweet potato for beneficial nutrients and fiber
- Increase the protein content with fresh spinach
- Add chia for additional protein and fiber (28 grams or 2 ½ tablespoons chia = 10 grams fiber)
- Add frozen cauliflower for a thicker, more nutrient dense avocado shake
How to choose avocados
- Gently squeeze - ripe avocados will have some give
- Can you easily remove the stem? The avocado should be light green inside.
See this mango habanero guacamole for tips to ripen avocados.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 230Total Fat: 13gSodium: 65mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 9gSugar: 14gProtein: 7g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Christin@purplebirdblog says
My favorite way to eat avocado is plain with a little salt, but I'll take them any way I can get them in my pie hole (avocado hole?) to be honest with you! 😉
spabettie says
Mmm, plain with salt - reminds me of my mom, I think that's her favorite too <3
Heather @ kissmybroccoli says
LOVE avocados! I swear I could just take a spoon to one and eat it straight up! I love adding it to chili and sandwiches. I've also baked with it before and it makes everything sooooo moist (*shudder* at the word) and delicious!
spabettie says
girl you are So Right On... that word is ... icky.
Miri Leigh says
Looks like a delicious smoothie-- perfect for breakfast or a snack!
spabettie says
yep! smoothies are good anytime...
Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit says
I've never heard of Es Pokat... it sounds SO creamy and delicious. My bf is obsessed with chocolate pudding, so I make him a batch a week with avocados, cashews (soaked), cacao poweder, and stevia. He thinks it's packaged pudding bahahaha... I'll just let him keep thinking that.
spabettie says
hee! that's great... and that combo sounds SO good... I love cashews and put them in as much as I can...
Monique says
I don't know if my last comment went through or not (it's not showing up for me), but I've NEVER tried avocado in anything sweet before. Maybe I should drop some in a smoothie and try it finally 🙂
spabettie says
do you like avocados? you should try it - it adds another layer of creaminess and flavor... YUM!
Monique says
That sounds intriguingly delicious!