Q1: Will my avocado smoothie taste like guacamole?

No, not at all! This is the most common question people have. Guacamole gets its savory flavor from ingredients like onion, garlic, salt, and cilantro. This is a sweet smoothie. When blended with milk, ice, and a sweetener like condensed milk, the avocado loses its savory identity and transforms into a rich, creamy, and neutral base with a subtle, buttery, and nutty flavor. It's a completely different and delicious experience.

Q2: How do I pick a perfectly ripe avocado for a smoothie?

For a smoothie, you want an avocado that is very ripe to ensure it is creamy and not bitter. A ripe Hass avocado will have a dark, almost black, bumpy skin. It should yield easily to firm, gentle pressure in the palm of your hand. It should feel soft, but not mushy. If it’s still bright green and hard, it's not ready yet.

Q3: Can I make the avocado smoothie ahead of time?

It is highly recommended to make and drink the avocado smoothie immediately. Just like a cut apple or a bowl of guacamole, the avocado flesh will begin to oxidize and turn an unappealing brown color quite quickly once it is exposed to air.

Q4: Why are my boba pearls hard in the middle?

Hard centers are a sign that the boba was undercooked. The two-step cooking process in this recipe—a 15-minute boil followed by a 15-minute covered rest off the heat—is designed to cook the pearls all the way through gently. If your pearls are still hard, they may need a longer resting time in the hot water. Always follow the specific instructions on your package of tapioca pearls, as cooking times can vary slightly.

Q5: What is the best milk to use for an avocado smoothie?

For the creamiest possible result, whole dairy milk is a great choice. However, many creamy, plant-based milks are also fantastic. Full-fat oat milk and soy milk will both yield a very rich and creamy result. Using a light coconut milk can also be delicious and will add to the tropical flavor profile of the drink.

The Ultimate Creamy & Easy Avocado Boba Recipe

A rich and creamy smoothie-style boba drink. This recipe features a thick and smooth beverage made by blending fresh avocado with milk, sweetened condensed milk, and ice. This is served over a base of freshly cooked, chewy tapioca pearls that have been coated in a simple brown sugar syrup. The result is a satisfying and decadent drink, similar to what you would find in a specialty bubble tea shop.

Author: Grace
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 2 servings 1x
Category: Beverage
Method: Boiling, Blending
Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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125 g uncooked tapioca pearls
30 g (about 2.5 tbsp) brown sugar
1 large avocado
400 g (about 1 ¾ cups) milk
30 g (about 1.5 tbsp) condensed milk
200 g (about 1 ½ cups) ice

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Instructions

Cook the Tapioca Pearls: Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. Once boiling, pour in the tapioca pearls and stir immediately to prevent them from clumping.
Boil the pearls uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the pot from the heat, cover it, and let the pearls sit for another 15 minutes until they are translucent.
Drain the cooked tapioca pearls and transfer them to a small bowl. While they are still warm, add the brown sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves into a syrup. Add a spoonful of water if the syrup is too dry. Set aside.
Make the Avocado Smoothie: In a blender, add the flesh of the avocado, the milk, condensed milk, and ice.
Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Drink: In a tall glass, spoon in about half of the prepared tapioca pearls and brown sugar syrup.
Fill the rest of the glass with the avocado smoothie.
Stir well before enjoying with a large boba straw. Repeat for the second glass.

Notes

The two-stage cooking process for the boba (boiling then resting off the heat) is key to ensuring the pearls are cooked through with a chewy texture.
Adding the brown sugar to the tapioca pearls while they are still warm helps the sugar dissolve easily into a syrup.
This drink requires a wide boba straw to be able to drink the tapioca pearls.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 600-700
Sugar: 50-60 g
Sodium: 100-150 mg
Fat: 25-35 g
Saturated Fat: 10-14 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 90-110 g
Fiber: 8-10 g
Protein: 10-12 g
Cholesterol: 40-60 mg

Find it online: https://www.eatswithsoul.com/avocado-boba/