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How to Make a Milkshake

Delicious, creamy homemade milkshakes in a variety of flavors!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 759 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large scoops vanilla cream about 1 ½ cups
  • ¼ cup milk
  • whipped topping for garnish
  • Sprinkles for garnish
  • Maraschino cherry or strawberry for garnish
For Chocolate Shake
  • Add ¼ c. chocolate syrup and use chocolate ice cream
For Strawberry Ice Cream
  • Add 4 sliced strawberries

Instructions

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  1. In a blender, combine ice cream, milk and any optional flavorings for chocolate or strawberry versions. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into a tall glass. Garnish with toppings like whipped topping, sprinkles and maraschino cherry if desired.

Notes

  • *Nutrition is based on the vanilla milkshake with no toppings.
  • Do you put ice in a milkshake?Nope! Ice will just make it thin and watery so skip it for the best result!
  • How do you thicken a milkshake?If you want a thicker one, just add more ice cream.
  • How do you make a milkshake without a blender?You can use a food processor or a hand blender (immersion blender). But making a milkshake in a blender is the easiest way!
  • Oreo Milkshake: Make a vanilla milkshake and add crushed Oreo cookies when you blend the shake.
  • Double Chocolate: Use chocolate ice cream, milk, and cooled hot fudge sauce to make a rich and decadent treat!
  • Mint Cookies and Cream: Use chocolate or vanilla ice cream and add crushed mint Oreos when you blend.
  • Very Berry: Make a vanilla shake with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries with milk to make a fruity creamy shake!
  • Mocha Milkshake: Blend coffee ice cream with chocolate sauce and milk to make a delicious shake that tastes like a coffee house drink.
  • Tropical Shake: Mix fresh pineapple or mango with a vanilla shake to make a refreshing ice cream treat.
  • Banana Milkshake: Blend a banana with vanilla or chocolate ice cream and milk.
  • Banana Strawberry: Add fresh banana with strawberries and vanilla ice cream.
  • Chocolate Caramel: Add caramel sauce to chocolate ice cream and milk and blend them together.
  • Peach: Combine fresh peach slices with vanilla ice cream and milk.

Nutrition Information

Calories 759kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 87g (29%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Cholesterol 159mg (53%) Sodium 310mg (13%) Potassium 795mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 78g (156%) Vitamin A 1610IU (32%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 528mg (53%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 759

% Daily Value*

Calories 759kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 87g 29%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 159mg 53%
Sodium 310mg 13%
Potassium 795mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 78g 156%
Vitamin A 1610IU 32%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 528mg 53%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.