Keto Vietnamese Avocado Smoothie

One of our favorite Vietnamese treats is an avocado smoothie. However, the recipe usually relies on sweetened condensed milk, which is loaded with refined sugars. So we decided to develop a non-dairy version made with sweetened coconut cream. The coconut cream is sweetened with powdered erythritol, but feel free to use your favorite non-caloric sweetener.

How ripe should your avocados be?

The avocados should be firm but yield to gentle pressure. They should be cut easily, and the seed should be removed easily as well. If the avocado is firmer than this, it might be hard to make a very smooth, creamy smoothie.

How do you know the coconut sweetened condensed milk is thick enough?

You will want to cook the coconut cream and xanthan gum together until the mixture has just thickened. Please turn off the heat and continue to stir the mixture for another 30 seconds to one minute to cool it. It will continue to thicken off the heat. Place it in the fridge to cool completely before using it in the smoothie recipe.

Serving suggestion

Enjoy this as a snack or as a dessert after other Keto Vietnamese dishes like Low Carb Vietnamese Chayote and Egg Scramble https://www.carbmanager.com/recipe/low-carb-vietnamese-chayote-egg.

Note - 14 ounces of coconut cream is one can

Net Carbs

3.6 g
Fiber

5.9 g
Total Carbs

27.5 g
Protein

3.4 g
Fats

28.3 g

297 cals

Quantity

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Coconut Cream (liquid From Grated Meat)

14 ounce
The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve

1 cup
Baking Aids Xanthan Gum by Bob's Red Mill

¼ teaspoon
Avocado

4 each
Almond Milk

2 cup
Ice Or Ice Cubes

2 cup, cubed

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the coconut cream and 1 cup of powdered sweetener. Use a whisk to remove any lumps and incorporate the coconut cream’s watery parts with the coconut fat. Sprinkle the xanthan gum on top and whisk very well.
Step 2

Place the mixture over medium heat and cook until the mixture starts to thicken. Allow cooking for 30 seconds longer then turn off the heat and continue to stir the coconut cream for 30 more seconds to allow the mixture to keep thickening. Place in the fridge to cool completely.
Step 3

Once the coconut sweetened condensed milk is cooled. Place one large avocado and ¼ of the sweetened condensed milk together in a blender cup. Add in 1 cup of almond milk or unsweetened coconut milk. Blend with a stick blender or small blender.
Step 4

Then, add in ½ cup of ice cubes and blend again until creamy and smooth. Enjoy immediately! Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make more smoothies as desired.