Vitamina de AbacateAvocado Smoothie
A sweet national breakfast.
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
- 150 g Ripe Avocado Flesh — Soft High-Fat Variety
- 300 ml Cold Whole Milk — 4°C Chilled Base
- 30 g Granulated Sugar / Honey — Standard Sweetener
- 5 ml Fresh Lime Juice — Clarified Citrus Acid
Method
- Scoop ripe avocadoScoop ripe avocado flesh directly into a blender jar
- Add cold wholeAdd cold whole milk (4°C), sugar, and freshly squeezed lime juice
- 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
- 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.