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Nutty Avocado Shake – rich, creamy and blissfully delicious

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Servings

5

Prep time

60 minutes

Cooking time

20 minutes

Calories

547.4 kcal

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The nutty avocado shake is inspired from a drink I had a year back at a middle eastern restaurant. That drink was the baklava milk shake. The taste of that milk shake was so good that even a year later I still remember the taste of it.

So when making milk shake at home, I wanted to recreate the taste that was so fresh in my memory. I started experimenting with the ingredients that would get me close to the baklava milkshake. I had cashews, almonds and walnuts that would provide the nutty texture that I wanted. And I had avocados that are perfect for making a creamy shake.

My fascination with Avocados

My husband introduced me to Avocados when I came to the US. Though I had heard about the superfood while I was in India, I never ventured to try it. It was after I landed in the US that I tried avocados and simply fell in love with the fruit. Its bland taste and creamy texture makes is a very versatile fruit for many dishes. Crush it with lime, garlic, tomatoes and spices and you have guacamole. Mix it with schezwan chutney and you have Avocado Schezwan dip that is perfect dip for pita chips. Put it between two slices of bread with other ingredients and you have an excellent Avocado Sandwich.

About Nutty Avocado Shake

At the very first sip of the nutty avocado shake you will be hit with the vanilla flavor. And then one by one your mind will open to other flavors. The nutty texture of the drink is reminiscent of the middle-eastern baklava shake.

When entertaining a small group of friends visiting you, the Avocado-nut thick shake is an ideal drink to enjoy. A small glass of avocado-nut thick shake is very filling. So coupled with a light snack you are good to go.
So, try this recipe and let me know if it was your tummy to heart moment.

ingredients for nutty avocado shake

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk

  • 6 tbsp milk powder

  • 5 tbsp sugar

  • 2 – 3 drops edible green liquid color (optional)

  • 5 pitted dates

  • 1 tsp vanilla essence

  • 1 tbsp corn starch

  • 40g almonds, skinned & coarsely chopped

  • 40g cashews, coarsely chopped

  • 40g walnuts, coarsely chopped

  • 1 cup unsweetened evaporated milk

  • 1 cup canned pineapple or home cooked pineapple pieces

  • 1 large avocado

Directions

  • For home made cooked pineapple
  • In a pan add 2 cups fresh cut pineapple pieces and add 1/4 cup sugar to it. Cook it on medium flame.
  • Cook the pineapple till it becomes beautiful yellow color as shown in the picture. You can freeze and use it for other recipes as well. pineapple
  • For homemade evaporated milk
  • In a pan pour 3 cups of milk and boil it on medium flame for about 30 minutes or till the milk is reduced to 1 cup. Stir it continuously.
  • Once evaporated milk is ready, keep it aside to cool. Later keep it in the refrigerator to chill.
  • Preparation
  • In a small bowl mix milk powder & small amount of milk from the given quantity & make a paste. Mix it well. Remove all the lumps from it and keep it aside.
  • In a small bowl mix 1 tbsp cornstarch powder and little milk from the given quantity. Mix well and remove all the lumps. Then keep it aside for further use.
  • Making the Nutty Avocado Shake
  • In a pan pour remaining quantity of milk and heat it. Then add dates to it. Boil the mix on medium flame for 5 minutes.boil dates
  • Add vanilla essence and liquid green color. Blend the essence and color in the milk.vanilla essence
  • Next add milk powder mix to the milk-date mix. Stir it thoroughly. Remove all the lumps.powder milk mix
  • Next add cornstarch-water mix and stir the milk continuously till there are no lumps left and the milk thicken slightly due to starch.
  • Add sugar. Stir it.
  • Turn off the heat and keep it aside to cool. Once the milk is sufficiently cooled down keep it in the refrigerator for an hour.
  • Next, in the container of a mixer grinder add canned or home cooked pineapple.
  • Remove the dates from the milk and add it to the grinder as well. Grind it together.canned pineapple in mixer
  • Next add milk mix. Grind the mix at medium speed.add milk mix
  • Add avocado to the mix and grind it till avocado is blended completely with the milk.add avocado
  • Add evaporated milk and blend it together.
  • Add all coarsely chopped dry fruits. Turn on the grinder to the lowest level for 10 – 15 sec. Do not grind nuts to paste or fine consistency. You should be able to feel the small chunks of nuts in your mouth when you drink. adding nuts
  • Your Avocado-nut thick shake is ready to be served.nutty avocado shake served


Nutty Avocado Shake

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Recipe by Amruta Course: Drinks
Servings

5

servings
Prep time

1

hour 
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

547.4

kcal

Indulge yourself in the thick and creamy nutty avocado shake infused with a healthy dose of cashews, almonds and walnuts.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk

  • 6 tbsp milk powder

  • 5 tbsp sugar

  • 2 – 3 drops Edible green liquid color (optional)

  • 5 pitted dates

  • 1 tsp vanilla essence

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • 40 g almond, skinned and coarsely chopped

  • 40 g cashew, coarsely chopped

  • 40 g walnut, coarsely chopped

  • 1 cup unsweetened evaporated milk

  • 1 cup pineapple canned, or home cooked pineapple

  • 1 large avocado

Directions

  • For home cooked pineapple
  • In a pan add 2 cups fresh cut pineapple pieces and add 1/4 cup sugar to it. Cook it on medium flame.
  • Cook the pineapple till it becomes beautiful yellow color as shown in the picture.
  • For homemade evaporated milk
  • In a pan pour 3 cups of milk and boil it on medium flame for about 30 minutes or till the milk is reduced to 1 cup. Stir it continuously.
  • Once evaporated milk is ready, keep it aside to cool. Later keep it in the refrigerator to chill.
  • Preparation
  • In a small bowl mix milk powder & small amount of milk from the given quantity & make a paste. Mix it well & remove all the lumps from it and keep it aside.
  • In a small bowl mix 1 tbsp cornstarch powder and small amount of milk from the given quantity & make a paste. Keep it aside for further use.
  • Making the Nutty Avocado Shake
  • In a pan pour remaining quantity of milk and heat it . Then add 5 dates to it. Boil the mix on medium flame for 5 minutes.
  • Add vanilla essence and liquid green color. Blend the essence and color in the milk.
  • Next add milk powder mix to the milk-date mix. Stir it thoroughly. Remove all the lumps.
  • Next add cornstarch-water mix and stir the milk continuously till there are no lumps left and the milk thicken slightly due to starch.
  • Add sugar. Stir it.
  • Turn off the heat and keep it aside to cool. Once the milk is sufficiently cooled down keep it in the refrigerator minimum for an hour.
  • Next, in the container of a mixer grinder add canned or homemade sugar pineapple.
  • Remove the dates from the milk and add it to the grinder as well. Grind it together.
  • Next add milk mix. Grind the mix at medium speed.
  • Add avocado to the mix and grind it till avocado is blended completely with the milk.
  • Add evaporated milk and blend it together.
  • Add coarsely chopped dry fruits. Turn on the grinder to the lowest level for 10 – 15 sec. Do not grind nuts to paste or fine consistency. You should be able to feel the small chunks of nuts in your mouth when you drink. Your Avocado-nut thick shake is ready to be served.

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