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Avocado replaces both the ice cream and the carb-heavy thickening usually found in a milkshake, blending into something surprisingly close to a mint chip shake once sweetener and cocoa nibs are added. Fresh mint leaves, rather than extract, give a cleaner, more natural mint flavor without the slightly medicinal edge concentrated extract can carry.
Per serving
240kcal
Calories
3g
Protein
12g
Carbs
21g
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
0 min
Servings
2 people
Difficulty
easy
Fat
8g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
Follow step-by-step with voice guidance.
Halve and pit the avocado, scooping the flesh into a blender.
Add the unsweetened almond milk, sweetener, fresh mint leaves, vanilla extract, and a handful of ice.
Blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds, until completely smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust sweetness or mint intensity as needed, blending briefly again if adjustments are made.
Stir in the cacao nibs or sugar-free chocolate chips by hand, or pulse very briefly to distribute without fully blending them.
Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Use Fresh Mint, Not Extract: Fresh leaves give a cleaner, more natural mint flavor - concentrated mint extract can taste slightly medicinal if too much is used. Blend Until Completely Smooth: Any remaining avocado chunks will be noticeable in the finished shake, so take the extra time to blend thoroughly. Add Chocolate Bits at the End: Pulsing them in briefly rather than fully blending keeps small pieces intact throughout the shake, similar to mint chocolate chip ice cream.
No, once blended with mint and sweetener, the avocado's flavor is completely masked - it primarily contributes creaminess and thickness rather than any noticeable taste.
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