Easy Vietnamese Avocado Smoothie (Sinh To Bo)

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This Vietnamese Avocado Smoothie (Sinh To Bo) is refreshing, sweet and super creamy (Sinh to = Fruit Smoothie, Bo=Avocado) is made with sweetened condensed milk, ice and milk. It’s a very popular drink in my household. Lets walkthrough the process to make this creamy smoothie.

As babies, avocado is one of the first fruits I give to my babies as solid food. All three of my girls loved avocado and it was an easy fruit to serve either mashed up or cut into bite-size pieces. It’s easy to eat and full of good monounsaturated fat, which is a “good” fat to help lower bad cholesterol. Avocado has over 20 vitamins and minerals – great for growing babies.

Now my girls are old enough to enjoy this smoothie. The texture of the smoothie is rich, creamy and smooth. 

In our household, we go through a lot! I mean A LOT of avocados. One of the most popular ways to eat avocados in our household is making a Vietnamese Avocado Smoothie and the girls always ask for seconds. Enjoy this smoothie with some Vietnamese Pandan Waffles!

Why we love this recipe

Creamy and Luscious. If you use the perfect avocado the smoothie comes out so delicious that you will kick yourself asking why you haven’t made Vietnamese Avocado smoothie sooner. The creaminess from the avocado mixed with condensed milk creates the most luscious drink. 

Simple and easy. With a handful of ingredients and a blender you can make this smoothie in under 5 minutes. These days to get a Sinh To Bo will cost you quite a bit. Save that money and make 3-4 of these drinks for the family to enjoy at home.

Why make this

Cold and smooth. Avocado smoothie is so smooth and goes down so easily. Use a straw or eat it with a spoon. Great for a hot summer day when you want to sit on your patio and enjoy the nice weather.

Great for breakfast or snack. I don’t know about you but having a cold smoothie for breakfast on a hot day make with avocado sounds strange but once you begin to drink this more often, you’ll actually crave it and think about wanting a Vietnamese Avocado Smoothie. It keeps you cold and full longer.

Ingredients, Variations and Substitutions

Condensed milk is super sweet and a little goes a long way. Condensed milk is popular in hot countries such as Vietnam because it keeps well without refrigeration. Its commonly used in many Vietnamese desserts. Use any brand you can find in your local supermarket. My go-to brand is the Longevity Brand condense milk. 

whole milk. Whole milk gives the smoothie a thick consistency. If you want to skip milk and use a milk alternative you can try almond or oat milk. The flavor and consistency will change slightly.

Hass avocado. The most common avocado worldwide is the Hass avocado. It accounts for 80% of all the avocados grown and eaten. A little bit of history o the Hass avocado! It was first grown at La Habra Heights, California in 1926 by a mail carrier Rudolph Hass. Thank you, Rudolph who did this, as a side hobby and has given us avocados that are so creamy and delish.

Ice. Important to use ice in this recipe to get a cold and icy texture. If you use a high performance blender and type of ice cubes will work.

How to make this

This easy to make smoothie can be made in under 5 minutes. What’s great is this can be scaled up to make a smoothie for everyone to enjoy. You can even adjust the sweetness level to your preference.

1. Cut the avocado in half and scoop into the blender. 
2. Add the ice, condensed milk and whole milk. Pulse for 10 secs and turn on high to blend until rich and creamy. Taste and adjust to your preference.
3. Pour into a glass and serve!

Avocado Ripeness Test

Avocados are known to either be not ripe enough to over ripe in a matter of one day. Literally, have one day grace period where it’s the perfect avocado. Personally, I use these helpful tips to decide when the avocado is the perfect ripeness. Look for colour and feel as indicators of readiness.

• The colour of the skin is dark and there are no indentations. 
• There is a nice shine to the skin. If you see a dull colour it is an indicator the avocado is over ripe.
• I also like to use this test which always works for me. Press on the top of the avocado where the stem attaches. If you press down and it softly presses in that’s a good indication the avocado is ready to eat.

Blender

I would recommend using a high-power blender that can crush ice. I have found using single-serve blenders won’t crush the ice and mix the avocado in to create a smooth creamy texture. If access to a powerful blender is not available, I would suggest making smaller ice cubes that can be easier on your blender.

So what’s stopping you from making this easy and refreshing smoothie?!

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FAQ

Can I use frozen avocado?

Absolutely! Store-bought avocado or make your own frozen avocado can be used. I would suggest tasting the smoothie and adjusting with more condensed milk as the store-bought frozen avocado might be less ripe and therefore not as rich in texture. Adding more condensed milk can add more sweetness and creaminess.

Can I substitute with sugar?

Indeed the condensed milk can be substituted with your favourite sweetener. Adjust to your preference with your choice of sweetener. Each sweetener’s sweetness varies drastically and it’s best to taste test before serving.

Can whole milk be substituted?

You are welcome to substitute the whole milk with your favourite milk or milk alternative. It will however change the creaminess.

If you enjoyed this recipe check out these ones:

Ube Milk Tea – This Milk Tea is so refreshing and taste unique. Made with ube extract, boba pearls this can be made in under 5 minutes for family and friends to enjoy on a hot summer day.

Pandan Milk – Made with pandan syrup and milk. So easy and taste light. 

Ube Horchata – This brilliantly bright purple drink will turn heads and it the ube elevates the horchata drink. If you like the ube milk tea this is a must try!

Papaya smoothie – This is my favorite orange smoothie made with papaya. This refreshing drink is also sweetened with condensed milk.

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