Avocado Strawberry Smoothie

Simple ingredients you’ll need

The full list of ingredient quantities and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Notes about the ingredients

Ripe avocado. For the best results, use a soft creamy avocado that’s easy to mash/blend.

Dairy-free milk of choice. I loved this smoothie with soy milk, although oat milk and almond milk will work wonderfully. However, any milk will work.

Sweetened condensed milk. If you’re vegan or dairy-free, I loved this recipe with oat or coconut condensed milk. Alternatively, you can use maple syrup or half a ripe banana, although condensed milk is more neutral, adds a deep milky flavour and creamy texture.

Ripe strawberries add natural sweetness and a pop of flavour.

Make the avocado milk

For the smoothest and creamiest avocado milk, it’s best to use a high-speed blender (such as a Vitamix) or a strong food processor.

This smoothie will still be delicious if you don’t have a strong appliance, but your avocado milk might be a little lumpy. You can enjoy it as is, or press it through a sieve for a finer consistency. The final mixture should be runny with some viscosity; a runnier avocado milk is easier to layer into the drink.

Taste test the mixture and adjust as desired. You may want more sweetener, a dash of vanilla extract or even a pinch of salt!

Make the strawberry mixture

The easiest way to make the strawberry mixture is to add the strawberries to your drinking glasses and mash them with a muddler. If you don’t have a muddler, you can mash the strawberries in a bowl with a fork.

Alternatively, you can puree them with a blender or food processor. This requires more washing, but your strawberries will be finer in texture (which is great if you’re drinking out of a narrow straw).

For a deeper strawberry flavour, you can cook the strawberries in a small saucepan until you have a thicker puree.

Tips for layering the drink

No matter how you layer the drink, it will still be delicious.

For the ‘neatest’ layers, it helps to use a lot of ice cubes, or to drizzle the milk and avocado milk down the back of a spoon.

The avocado milk is thicker and heavier than the plain milk so it may sink. If it does, simply use a spoon or mini spatula to smear the avocado milk on the sides of the cup.