Avocado smoothies are by far my favorite drink and this Vietnamese avocado dessert with condensed milk is spectacular! Its creamy, sweet, rich and decadent. You may not think of those words when describing an avocado but once its mixed in with the other ingredients, it creates a flavor that is out of this world.

This is the type of dessert you want to sit down and enjoy slowly because every taste of it is just so enjoyable! Avocados are so good for our health too.

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Did you know the avocado is actually considered a fruit? It is just usually prepared as a vegetable. I thought it was a vegetable for the longest time. To my surprise it is not, maybe that is why its so tasty, as fruit to me is more enjoyable than vegetables.

Last week my mother in law went to the grocery store and left her avocados here. Ooops, to my benefit I got to keep them and was able to make my favorite recipe to share with you here. It is a delicious recipe made with only 4 ingredients.

Vietnamese avocado dessert with condensed milk is a sweet treat made with simple ingredients. If you have some ripe avocados and not sure what to do with them this is a great way to use them up by making this refreshing drink.

What is an avocado smoothie made of?

Whole milk- You can also use regular milk or non-dairy milk, but whole milk makes for the best consistency and flavor. Some people have also used soy milk and coconut milk but I have not tried any non-dairy options. If you feel like experimenting leave me a comment below and tell me how it turned out!
Sweetened condensed milk- The condensed milk brings out the avocado flavor and adds sweetness along with a creamy texture. Others have used maple syrup as a healthy alternative instead of the condensed milk but I have never tried that. I am just too much in love with the condensed milk.
Ripe avocado’s-The avocado flesh makes a smooth consistency for this delicious avocado drink.
Ice- Keeps the drink cool as we are not using frozen ingredients like you usually do when making smoothies

Vietnamese Avocado Dessert with Condensed Milk sitting on a marble cutting board with an avocado sitting next to the glass

If you want to experiment with other alternatives here is a list of non-dairy milks and alternative sweetener’s

List of milk alternatives:

Soy milk
Oat milk
Coconut milk
Cashew milk
Almond milk

Condensed milk alternatives:

Honey
Agave
Sugar
Pure maple syrup
Condensed coconut milk

sliced avocado with the seed out on a white platter — Slice avocado in half and remove the pit

avocado sliced in half and flesh being scooped out — Slice avocado in half and remove the pit

Vietnamese Avocado Dessert with Condensed Milk sitting in a clear glass on a marble surface with 2 avocados to the side of it

How to prepare Vietnamese avocado shake

Halve the avocados then remove the pit, scoop the contents into the blender. Discard the seed and the skin.
Add in the milk to the blender.
Add in the condensed milk.
Add in the ice.
Blend for one minute or until it reaches desire consistency.
Pour into glasses or dessert bowls.
You can serve the Vietnamese avocado milkshake as is or you can top it with some coconut flakes.

How to ripen an avocado to make this Vietnamese Avocado Dessert with Condensed Milk

You can ripen avocados by placing them in a paper bag with an apple or a banana. It should ripen within 3-6 days.

Vietnamese Avocado Dessert with Condensed Milk being scooped out with a spoon in a clear glass with 2 avocados sitting at the side of it

Can it be refrigerated?

Yes, store it in an air tight container, place it in the fridge and it can be stored for up to one day. Any time after that it may start turning brown. It is best to serve it immediately.

Can Vietnamese avocado dessert with condensed milk be frozen?

Not only can you enjoy this as a sweet smoothie recipe, you can also pour it into popsicle molds! It makes THE BEST popsicles ever. The kids and I LOVE them and its a good way to get some healthy fats into your diet.

Vietnamese avocado smoothie in a freezer mold to be turned into popsicle's

avocado smoothie placed in a freezer mold to make popsicles

What is in a Vietnamese avocado smoothie?

Milk, sweetened condensed milk, avocados and ice

Do avocados need to be ripe for a smoothie?

yes, as they taste bitter and are hard. Ripen them in a paper bag

Do you peel the avocado for smoothies?

Yes, cut the avocado it in half then remove the seed and discard. Remove the flesh and then discard the avocado peel and the pit

Can I use frozen avocados?

Yes, however it will make a thicker consistency and the smoothie is already thick as is.

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I use this ninja blender for making my smoothies and anything else that needs to be blended. This is the one I used for making this recipe. If you are interested in the Ninja blender the link for it is here. https://amzn.to/3QvNaJx

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Vietnamese avocado dessert with condensed milk

Recipe by The Happy HomemakerCourse: DessertDifficulty: Easy

A quick recipe to use up those ripe avocados

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 avocados, the peel off and seed out
1 cup Ice

Directions

Halve the avocados then remove the pit, scoop the contents into the blender. Discard the seed and the skin.
Add in the milk to the blender.
Add in the condensed milk.
Add in the ice.
Blend for one minute or until it reaches desire consistency.
Pour it into glasses or dessert bowls.
You can serve the Vietnamese avocado milkshake as is or you can top it with some coconut flakes.