Sinh Tố Bơ (Vietnamese Avocado Smoothie)
Local name: Sinh tố bơ
In short: A thick, creamy smoothie of ripe avocado, sweetened condensed milk, milk and ice, a favorite Vietnamese juice-bar drink that tastes like dessert. It takes about 10 min in total and makes 2 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 430 kcal
Sinh tố bơ is the avocado smoothie sold at juice stands and cafés across Vietnam, where avocado is treated as a sweet fruit rather than a savory one. Ripe avocado is blended with condensed milk, milk and ice until thick, pale green and silky. It is served in a tall glass with a spoon, and counts as a snack as much as a drink. Many people add a drizzle of condensed milk on top.
Instructions
- Halve and pit the avocados, then scoop the flesh into a blender.
- Add the condensed milk, cold milk, sugar and ice. Blend on high for 40 to 60 seconds, until thick, smooth and creamy.
- Taste and add more condensed milk for a sweeter drink, or a splash of milk if it is too thick.
- Pour into 2 tall glasses and drizzle with the extra condensed milk. Serve at once with a wide straw or a spoon.
Tips
- Use avocados that give slightly when pressed. Hard fruit gives a gritty, bland smoothie, and a squeeze of lime juice balances the sweetness.
- Drink it right away, because it thickens and browns as it sits. For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk and a dairy-free condensed milk.
Questions and answers
Can I make sinh tố bơ without ice?
Yes. Use chilled avocados and cold milk and blend with a little less liquid. The result is thicker and closer to a pudding, so eat it with a spoon.
Why does my avocado smoothie taste bitter?
Under-ripe fruit and over-blending can both bring out bitterness. Use ripe avocados and blend for under a minute.
How sweet is sinh tố bơ in Vietnam?
Quite sweet. Start with 3 tablespoons of condensed milk, taste, and add more until it suits you.
How long does it take to make Sinh Tố Bơ (Vietnamese Avocado Smoothie)?
About 10 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Sinh Tố Bơ (Vietnamese Avocado Smoothie)?
About 430 kcal per serving, with 8 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 430 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 100 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
