Make milkshakes yourself - so refreshing!
When we hear the word "milkshake", we get a bit nostalgic and remember hot summer days in the ice cream parlor around the corner. If there was no mixed sundae, pinocchio or spaghetti ice cream with umbrella, we ordered one of the milkshakes from the ice cream menu.
Milkshake actually means nothing but "shake" milk, but a milkshake is so much more than that. It's made up of milk and ice cream, often fruit, chocolate, and syrup mixed in a blender to be mixed with a drink - which you then enjoy drinking away with a straw. Wonderfully refreshing!
What makes a good milkshake?
Make a milkshake fresh and drink immediately after the preparation. Because if the milkshake is too long, it will be warm and tastes no more. After all, the icing temperature is the key to refreshment.
In addition, the ingredients that are whisked with a blender, so have no opportunity to separate again. Because then the milkshake not only does not taste anymore, it also looks unappetizing.
Where does the milkshake come from?
Invented was the "milk shake" in the USA. There, a certain "pop" Coulson in Chicago mixed milk, ice cream, malt and chocolate in 1922 - the milkshake was born. Greater notoriety gained the drink through the so-called "milk bars". Soon, the milkshake was also on the menus of ice cream parlors, cafes and restaurants.
In the meantime you can buy milkshakes ready in the fridge. Many fast food chains also offer milk shakes. In those, however, often put a lot of sugar, flavors and additives.
We are sure that the best still is a fresh made milkshake. And when we prepare it at home, we can decide for ourselves what's in it. And the good news: a milkshake you can easily make yourself without much effort and without special equipment.
Make milkshake yourself: the basic recipe and delicious variations
For the basic recipe, the same ingredients are usually used: milk, ice cream and fruits. Add to that ingredients like chocolate or vanilla sugar. Especially popular are chocolate milkshakes, vanilla milkshakes and strawberry milkshakes. But also ingredients like raspberries and bananas are often used for milkshakes.
The ingredients are added to a blender in order and then mashed into a shake until the fruits are finely chopped. The result is a slightly foaming consistency.
If you want healthy milk shakes, you can skip the ice cream and mix only milk and fruit instead. This variant then has significantly fewer calories. Instead of milk, kefir or buttermilk can also be used for shakes.
Make delicious milkshakes yourself - the best ChroniquesDuVasteMonde recipes
Milkshakes - the best recipes
Milkshakes can be made quickly and easily at home. The best recipes for milkshakes from the ChroniquesDuVasteMonde experimental kitchen.
1 of 6Strawberry milkshake
Sometimes just one ingredient is enough to make a simple strawberry milkshake a sensation. In this case we thank you: a real vanilla pod. The recipe: strawberry milkshake
© Thomas Neckermann
2 of 6Almond and fig milkshake
If you want to go fast in the morning, a milkshake is perfect. In this shake is the full power of almond milk, almonds, banana and figs. The recipe: almond fig milkshake
© Thomas Neckermann 3 of 6Kiwi Avocado Shake
Shake it, baby! But first peel avocado and kiwi and then purée with juice orange and whey. There are dried cranberries. A great breakfast to go. Recipe: Kiwi avocado shake
© Thomas Neckermann / ChroniquesDuVasteMonde
4 of 6Strawberry milk
Strawberry milk ? made with only 4 ingredients and at lightning speed! We'll tell you the best recipe.
The recipe: strawberry milk © Julia Metkalova 5 out of 6Coconut milk-shake
Coconut milk, milk, bananas, pineapple and a little vanilla sugar - these are the ingredients of this exotic milkshake. The recipe: coconut milk shake
© Thomas Neckermann 6 of 6Strawberry and coconut shake
One more, please! Coconut milk and lemon grass make this simple milkshake a treat. The recipe: strawberry coconut shake
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Are milk shakes vegan?
No, normal milkshakes are usually not vegan. But you can make it vegan. Instead of cow's milk, we take oat, almond or soy milk. And we replace milk ice cream with vegan alternatives. How to make vegan almond ice cream yourself, shows Nicole Just from "Just vegan" in our video cooking school.Then there are fruits and other ingredients as needed. And now we can enjoy a vegan milkshake.
Cheesecake Milkshake from "Cook the Story"
© //www.cookthestory.comIf you love cheesecake, you can not miss this milkshake from "Cook the Story". And when strawberries are added ... To the recipe: Cheesecake Milkshake
Hot Fudge Milkshake by "Joy, the Baker"
Cocoa, brown sugar, dark chocolate, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and powdered sugar are just a few of the ingredients of this mighty milkshake from Joy, the Baker. The extra extra in this milkshake: bourbon. So always keep away from children - or leave out the bourbon. Recipe: Hot Fudge Milkshake
Salted Caramel Milkshake from "My Baking Addiction"
Salt in a milkshake? Sounds funny at first. But actually, the combination of sweet and salty is just totally hip. This milk shake from "My Baking Addiction" contains vanilla ice cream, milk, caramel syrup, dark chocolate and salted caramel corners. Recipe: Salted Caramel Milkshake
