Avocado Strawberry Smoothie

Simple ingredients you'll need

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

_{The recipe card only is sponsored by GreenSkin Avocados. As always, all opinions are my own!}

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.