Chick-Fil-A Peppermint Milkshake Recipe
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Chick-Fil-A Peppermint Milkshake Recipe
Description
This peppermint milkshake starts by combining vanilla bean ice cream, whole milk, peppermint extract, and mini chocolate chips in a blender, which are blended on low to combine smoothly. Gradual addition of red food coloring tints the mixture to a light pink, adding visual appeal without altering flavor. Crushed peppermint candy canes are blended in last, infusing a crisp peppermint taste and subtle texture.
The shake is poured into a tall glass and garnished with a swirl of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, lending a classic ice cream soda appearance. The flavors mix creamy vanilla with refreshing peppermint and chocolate notes, enhanced by the candy cane bits for slight crunch.
Adjust the thickness by adding more milk if too thick or more ice cream if too thin, ensuring a preferred consistency. This milkshake is ideal for holiday enjoyment or any time a peppermint-flavored treat is desired.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla bean ice cream
- 1/2 cup milk whole
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- red food coloring
- 2 peppermint candy canes crushed
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Whipped Cream for garnish
- maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Place the ice cream, milk, peppermint extract and chocolate chips in a blender. Blend on low speed until the mixture is combined. Add in the red food coloring and blend until the shake is a pink color. Add a little bit of food coloring at a time.
- Add in the candy canes and blend until smooth and well combined.
- Serve in a tall glass topped with the whipped cream and maraschino cherries. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add milk incrementally to adjust the milkshake thickness to your liking.
- If the milkshake becomes too thin, blend in additional ice cream to thicken.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 705IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 270mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.