Well this smoothie may be unusual, but you’ll also find it unusually delicious. The creamy consistency of avocados makes this fruit a wonderful sweet and it has been used as such in many countries around the world for centuries. The health benefits of avocados are well known, proven to lower cholesterol and provide a rich source of potassium which reduces the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. One cup of avocado has 23% of the Daily Value for folate, a nutrient important for a healthy heart. As it is very rich and filling this smoothie would be nice served as a sweet to compliment any Asian cuisine.
Avocado Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 2-3 cups iced water
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/ cup crushed ice
- Extra crushed ice
- Extra iced water (optional)
Method
Combine the sugar and ½ cup water in a small saucepan
Bring the syrup to the boil over moderate heat and simmer for 5 minutes
Remove from the heat and allow it to cool
Cut the avocados in half and remove the stones
Spoon the flesh into a blender or food processor
Add the sugar syrup and 2 cups iced water
Blend to a smooth puree
Add the condensed milk and ice
Process again
If it is too thick add a little more water and blend again