Desserts
Avocado Ice Cream
No machine needed. Coconut fat and a spoon of alcohol or glucose are what keep it soft instead of solid.
15 minServes 6Medium
Avocado Milkshake
In much of India and Southeast Asia avocado is treated as a sweet fruit, and this shake is how most people meet it — heavily sweetened, thick, sometimes with chocolate syrup at the bottom of the glass.
It is a dessert drink, and the recipe does not pretend otherwise. Cardamom is the Indian touch that keeps it from being cloying.
MyAvocadoTree Editorial TeamPublished 4 September 2026Updated 4 September 2026
Prep
6 min
Cook
No cooking
Total
6 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Indian
- Vegetarian
- No cooking
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
If using chocolate syrup, drizzle it down the inside of each glass first and put them in the freezer while you blend.
- 2
Blend the avocado, milk, sugar or condensed milk, cardamom and ice for 60 seconds until completely smooth and frothy.
- 3
Taste for sweetness. Indian avocados vary and you may want a spoon more or less sugar.
- 4
Pour into the chilled glasses.
- 5
Top with pistachios and serve immediately with a wide straw or a spoon.
Recipe tips
- Condensed milk gives the authentic texture; plain sugar gives a lighter shake. Both are common.
- Full-fat milk matters here. Skimmed milk makes it thin no matter how much avocado you add.
- Cardamom should be freshly ground if possible — the pre-ground powder loses its perfume in a few weeks.
- Serve in a chilled glass. Warm glass plus cold shake means it separates before you finish it.
Nutrition (approximate)
Estimated per serving from the ingredient quantities above. Treat these as a guide, not a measurement — ripeness, brands and portioning all shift the numbers.
- Calories
- 335 kcal
- Protein
- 7 g
- Carbs
- 34 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fibre
- 5 g
Storage
Serve immediately. It separates within about twenty minutes and no amount of stirring brings back the froth.
Frequently asked questions
Is avocado milkshake actually eaten in India?
Sweetened avocado shakes are common in parts of South India and across Southeast Asia. Treating avocado as a sweet fruit is much older than the savoury toast version.
How do I make it vegan?
Use full-fat coconut milk or a barista oat milk and sugar instead of condensed milk. Coconut milk is closest in richness.
Can I reduce the sugar?
Yes, start with one tablespoon and taste. A very ripe avocado plus a ripe banana can carry the shake with almost no added sugar.
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