How to Make A Milkshake: 6 Easy Recipes to Make Delectable Milkshakes at Home

How to make a milkshake without ice cream

In case you want to make a milkshake and you don’t have ice cream, don’t worry. You can still make a delightful milkshake using this recipe. Here’s how to make a milkshake for you who don’t have ice cream.

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
  
• 12 ice cubes
  
• 1 dash vanilla extract, or to taste
  
• ¾ cup white sugar
  

Instructions:

1. Put the ice, sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a blender container.
2. Blend them together until smooth. Don’t forget to add garnish if desired. This recipe is for 4 servings.

How to make a vanilla milkshake

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Wondering how to make a milkshake with vanilla flavor? You can follow this easy recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk
  
• 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the ice cream, milk, and vanilla extract. 2. Blend them until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve. This recipe is for 4 servings.

How to make a strawberry milkshake

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Do you want to make a healthy milkshake? You can make a strawberry milkshake then! Here’s how to make a milkshake with strawberries.

Ingredients

• 1/2-pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced, (don’t forget to prepare whole strawberries, for garnish)
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
• 2 heaping tablespoons sugar
  
• 1/2 cup milk
  
• 2 heaping tablespoons sugar
  

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, mix the sugar, strawberry slices, and vanilla extract, then combine well. Set aside and let it macerate for at least 20 minutes to 1 hour.
2. In a big mixer, add strawberries, ice cream, and milk. Blend until smooth. Pour into an ice cream glass and decorate the rim of the glass with whole strawberries. Serve immediately.

How to make a milkshake with ice cream (for a thick and creamy result)

Follow this recipe if you want to make a thick and creamy milkshake with only 3 ingredients. Here’s how to make a milkshake at home.

Ingredients

• 2 cups ice cream (you can use chocolate ice cream for a chocolate shake)
  
• 2/3 cup milk
  
• 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
  
• Whipped cream for topping (optional)
  

Instructions

1. Combine chocolate syrup, milk, and chocolate ice cream in a blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Pour into cups and garnish with whipped cream and sprinkles if you want to. This recipe is for 2 servings.
3. Serve immediately.
Notes: You can use ice cream flavoring or any add ins. For fruit, you'll need approximately 1 cup of fruit for the recipe above to replace the chocolate syrup.

How to make a milkshake without a blender

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Wondering how to make a milkshake when you don’t have a blender? Here’s how.

Ingredients

• ½ to ¾ cup milk
  
• 1 ½ cups ice cream (approximately 3 scoops with any flavor)
  
• Whipped cream (optional for topping)
  

For chocolate milkshake:

• 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
  

For caramel milkshake:

• 2 tablespoons caramel
  

For candy milkshake:

• 3 tablespoons chocolate candy (finely chopped)
  

For Oreo milkshake:

• 3 to 4 Oreos (finely crushed)
  

Special equipment

• Quart-size mason jar with a lid
  

Instructions:

1. Add the ice cream in a big microwave-safe jar. Microwave the ice cream until it melts and therefore you can easily squeeze it with a spoon, for 15 to 30 seconds.
2. Once your ice cream is soft, add the milk and other mix-ins.
3. Close the jar and shake vigorously until well-combined. Take a long spoon and stir the remaining ice cream into the dough, mashing it against the edges of the jar to help mix it up.
4. Pour the shake into a glass, sprinkle with whipped cream, and enjoy!