Assir Avocat (Moroccan Avocado and Almond Milk Smoothie)

Assir avocat is Morocco’s beloved avocado smoothie, thick, cold, and just sweet enough, sold from juice stands across Casablanca and Marrakesh. It’s more dessert than drink, and a favorite way to cool down on a hot afternoon.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados, pitted
• 2 cups milk or almond milk
• 3-4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons honey, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup ice cubes
• Splash of orange blossom water (optional)

Instructions

1. Blend the base
   Scoop the avocado flesh into a blender with the milk, condensed milk, honey, and vanilla.
2. Add ice
   Add the ice cubes and blend until thick and completely smooth.
3. Adjust sweetness
   Taste and add more honey or condensed milk if needed, blending briefly to combine.
4. Serve
   Pour into glasses, add a splash of orange blossom water if using, and serve immediately with a spoon or wide straw.

Assir avocat is best drunk right after blending, before the avocado has a chance to darken.