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Vitamina de AbacateAvocado Smoothie

A sweet national breakfast.

Vitamina de Abacate (Avocado Smoothie) — Brazilian home cooking
Vitamina de Abacate (Avocado Smoothie) — Brazilian home cooking

Vitamina de Abacate relies on blending ripe avocado lipids with milk proteins to form a smooth, stable emulsion. The natural fats in avocado supply body and thickness, while adding a small amount of lime juice prevents oxidation and brightens the overall flavor profile.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Scoop ripe avocadoScoop ripe avocado flesh directly into a blender jar
  2. Add cold wholeAdd cold whole milk (), sugar, and freshly squeezed lime juice
  3. Blend on highBlend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds until the avocado is blended smoothly into the milk, forming a pale-green smoothie
  4. Pour into chilledPour into chilled glasses and serve immediately

Questions

How long does Vitamina de Abacate take?

about 5 minutes of prep — yielding 2 glasses.

Is avocado smoothie actually sweet in Brazil?

Yes — the Brazilian vitamina treats avocado as dessert fruit, blended with milk, sugar and lime. It is a cultural swap that surprises visitors and wins them over.

How do I stop the avocado from browning?

A squeeze of lime in the blender and serving immediately. Vitamina does not keep — make it, drink it.