A home-made milkshake is a delicacy that rarely leaves anyone indifferent. It turns out that even those who are not enthusiastic about dairy products are happy to treat themselves to the next portion of a cold drink.
This article will talk about how to make a milkshake at home. In the continuation of the article, the reader will get acquainted with the most popular recipes for this drink and its properties and features.
Nowhere more useful!
Since childhood, we all remember the words from the song: “Drink, children, milk - you will be healthy!” The use of one glass of fresh milk has a positive effect on the tone of the body. Of course, not all milkshakes are “healthy food” in the modern sense, but they can be an excellent alternative to energy drinks and soda, the composition of which cannot boast of natural ingredients.
As doctors assure us, milk has a beneficial effect on the body, strengthening hair, teeth and nails.
And if you equip a set for a milkshake with components such as fruits, berries and juices, the value of such a drink instantly increases.
Cooking at home, or Excellence in simplicity
Cafes and other public institutions are ready to offer you various options for milkshakes. All these drinks are distinguished by sophistication and delicious tastes.
But when you want to sit at home surrounded by your loved ones and share your news with them, then a recipe for a homemade milkshake can come to the rescue.
Native cuisine is a confidence in their products and clean dishes, as well as a creative approach to culinary craftsmanship.
Typically, to prepare a drink, the following basic set of products and equipment is used:
- Blender (mixer possible).
- Milk.
- Fruit, syrup or jam.
- Ice cream.
- A straw, umbrella or other decoration.
Classic milkshake with ice cream: recipe
To make a drink according to the classic recipe at home, you need to take the following products for two persons:
- 400 g of milk;
- 270 g of ice cream;
- skewers and umbrellas as decoration.
Before cooking, ice cream should melt slightly and the milk should be warmed. The combination of products in such a consistency will provide a good whipping and thick foam to the drink.
When preparing a milkshake in a blender, you need to whip and mix the products at high speed. After that, the mixture is poured into a beautiful glass, decorated with an umbrella or skewer. A beautifully served glass will satisfy the aesthetic needs of any person: drinking is more pleasant, and the sensations are different.
The ratio of classic cocktail products can be varied at will in different directions: someone wants a thicker cocktail, someone thinner. If a person prefers to drink a lasting drink with a thick consistency, you need to put more ice cream in his serving. Fans of a liquid neck can interfere with the ingredients for milkshakes in a 1: 2 ratio.
Cherry pleasure
As you know, the options for making a milkshake at home are just a huge amount. One of the most popular and beloved children is a cherry-filled cocktail. Such a sweet snack will be appreciated by both adults and children.
Based on 5 people, the following ingredients will be required:
- 650 ml of milk;
- 400 g of ice cream;
- 250 g fresh go frozen cherries.
Milk should be at room temperature, and ice cream should be slightly melted. Fresh cherries need to be peeled and seeds removed, and frozen berries should be allowed to thaw slightly. First, milk is poured into the mixer bowl, then ice cream, followed by cherry pulp. All products are mixed well in a blender. The prepared cocktail is poured into glasses and decorated in accordance with personal preferences.
Coffee cocktail
You can get an unusual flavor combination by adding coffee to the milk mixture. This dessert has a rich taste, but it is not recommended for use by children. But adult coffee lovers will appreciate such a home-made drink.
Based on 5 people, the following ingredients will be required for a coffee shake:
- 500 g of milk;
- 250 g of ice cream;
- 250 g of freshly brewed or instant coffee;
- sugar - optional.
Preparation: coffee and milk must be loaded into a blender, add ice cream, mix everything thoroughly at high speed until foam is formed.
If the sweet tooth this recipe seems not sweet enough, you can flavor it with a couple of spoons of granulated sugar.
In order not to bother with making coffee in a Turk or a coffee maker, it will be more convenient to use instant coffee from a can. This is a fairly quick cooking option, which, however, is not enjoyed by fans of the true aroma of coffee beans.
As an option, you can experiment with the choice of ice cream, for example, instead of white, buy coffee or chocolate, then the cocktail will get some originality.
Banana Milkshake
You can diversify the sweet table by preparing a cocktail with berries or fruits.
Now let's look at a recipe for making a milkshake with ice cream and a banana, because a banana is considered the best companion of dairy products.
You need to drink such a drink immediately after preparation, otherwise it will darken and lose its snow-white appearance. But, as experienced chefs say, this annoying nuisance can be eliminated by pre-spraying banana slices with lemon.
Ingredients for a 5-serving Banana Smoothie:
- 650 g of milk;
- 400 g of ice cream;
- 2 bananas.
First you need to cool the ice cream and milk and cut the bananas into pieces. Then pour milk into the bowl of a blender or mixer, add slices of banana and melted ice cream, mix the products at high speed. The result is a sweet and tasty milkshake.
Strawberry and Mint Recipe
For this drink for 5 servings, you will need the following:
- 0.6 liters of milk
- 400 g of ice cream;
- 300 g of strawberries;
- sprigs of mint.
First, wash the fresh berries (if frozen - let stand). Mint leaves need to be crushed in a mortar and finely chopped.
Then beat milk, ice cream, mint and berries in a blender. Pour the shake into glasses, decorate with a leaf of mint - and voila! A flavored drink with a magical taste is ready! He is not only rich in sensations, but also well invigorates.
Apple and nut shake
For five servings you will need the following products:
- 0.6 liters of milk;
- 400 g of ice cream;
- 2 apples of sweet varieties;
- peeled nuts;
- for sweetness honey (sugar can be).
Preparation: peel apples, cut into slices, chop nuts; then mix milk with ice cream, apple slices, crushed nuts and a spoonful of honey in a blender bowl.
Pour the finished drink into glasses and serve, garnishing with nut crumbs and an apple slice.
Nuts are different here. You can put hazelnuts, almonds or walnuts. Any kind of nuts can harmoniously fit into the milk-apple shake.
Raspberry Shake with Avocado
Based on 5 servings, you need to take:
- 600 ml of milk;
- 500 g of ice cream;
- a handful of raspberries;
- 200 g cream;
- 2 avocados.
Avocado fruits must first be peeled, removed a large bone, cut into cubes and mashed.
Next, load into the blender bowl all the ingredients: ice cream, milk, berries, cream, avocado. A few raspberries are best hidden for decoration.
Beat the contents of the bowl at high speed and serve the finished product, decorating it with raspberries. No one can resist a cocktail with such a delicate taste, because an oil avocado combined with sweet raspberries gives it a special piquancy.
Sweet Tooth Dream - Chocolate Milk Shake
As even small children know, chocolate gives positive emotions, as it increases the level of the hormone of happiness in the body. A wonderful cocktail will amaze you with an amazing palette of tastes and aromas.
Based on 5 people, you should take the following products:
- 500 ml of milk;
- 350 g cream ice cream;
- 150 g cream;
- 1 bar of chocolate.
It is first necessary to melt the chocolate in a water bath. But more advanced cooks know that a microwave will do for these purposes. If instead of chocolate you decide to use a dry mixture to prepare it, you will have to cook it according to the instructions.
Cooking. Milk, ice cream and cream must be placed in a blender and beat thoroughly, while maintaining a high speed of whipping; after adding chocolate to the mixture, you need to thoroughly beat the future drink again. After all these manipulations, you need to pour the cocktail into portioned glasses and garnish with grated chocolate, a straw or an umbrella, and cinnamon sticks.
A great option for this neck would be a recipe with the addition of bananas and nuts.
For 4 people you will need:
- 300 ml of milk;
- 200 g of ice cream;
- 100 ml cream;
- half banana;
- a handful of nuts;
- half a bar of chocolate.
After the chocolate melts in a water bath or in the microwave, it will need to be cooled. The banana is cut into small pieces, and the nut needs to be crushed into crumbs using a rolling pin.
Cooking process: load milk, ice cream, cream, banana, chocolate and nut chips into a container and beat with a mixer. This set of products will give an unforgettable experience, as it is distinguished by its bold and original taste.
Of course, the set of ingredients depends entirely on your taste preferences and imagination, but the main thing here is to observe the proportions so that not one ingredient in the gamut of the drink interrupts another.
No ice cream? No problem
If you don’t have ice cream at hand or if you should keep a low-calorie diet for reasons of maintaining an ideal figure, you can make a milkshake without using ice cream.
You can get a wonderful low-calorie drink from low-fat kefir, yogurt or milk with a small component of fat. In the summer, such a light shake will seem like a paradise.
With cocoa and cherry
You can make an excellent milkshake at home without ice cream, for example, with cherries and cocoa.
A delicious shake with cocoa and cherries for 5 persons includes the following ingredients:
- 500 g skim milk;
- 3 tsp cocoa powder;
- 1 tsp grated chocolate;
- 350 g of cherries;
- 150 g of ice.
Preparation: pour milk, cocoa, grated chocolate, cherries into a container for whipping and beat all these ingredients at high speed for 3 minutes, then add ice and whisk for half a minute again.
The finished mixture must be poured into portioned glasses and immediately drunk so that the crushed ice does not have time to melt to the end.
As you can see, these recipes do not differ in complexity, but the taste and amazing freshness that the drink gives can only be compared with the nectar of the gods. Armed with these recipes, you can choose the perfect ratio and choice of products for a cocktail party or just meeting with friends.