How to Make a Milkshake

I frequently want to drink something sweet after eating. To me, it works this way. But all of a sudden, a milkshake comes to mind. A single advantage is that milkshakes can be made with any fruit, like bananas, strawberries, and mangoes. Even milkshakes with chocolate & bananas taste great.

There are many kinds of milkshakes you can make, and I’ll share three easy recipes with you. The steps are quite similar; the key is to add your favorite flavor and how to make a milkshake just how you like it.

Why Everyone Loves Milkshakes

1) Quick and Easy to Prepare

After meals, I used to have a sweet drink, especially if I was quite exhausted. Then I thought, why not make a milkshake instead? After that, I replaced all my restaurant drinks with a simple homemade milkshake recipe. And it gets ready in just a few minutes.

2) Few Ingredients Required

The list of ingredients is small. The major ingredient is milk, but you can skip the cream if you do not have. You can add any flavor you like, like bananas for a banana shake or chocolate for a chocolate shake.

3) Customizable Options

The fact that this is customizable is its best feature. If you’d like, you can spread anything on top or add your preferred toppings. When I make this milkshake for myself, I keep it basic, but when I prepare it for friend & family, I decorate it properly. That’s what I like best about it. 

How to Make a Milkshake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas
• 4 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup whole milk (chilled)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream & banana slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions to Make Banana Milkshake

Banana Preparation

• For the sweetest fruit, choose bananas with brown skins that are as supple as possible.
• Peel the banana & cut it into one-inch portions.
• To guarantee uniform thickness, chill banana slices for at least half an hour if you have more time.

Blend the Shake

• Mix banana slices, softened ice cream, milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
• Add cinnamon if desired.
• Tap several times on the bananas and the ice cream.

Perfect the Consistency

• Mix on medium speed for 30-40 seconds.
• Check texture—this should be creamy without bits of bananas.
• Thicken with more milk or ice cream in case it gets too thin.

Serve and Garnish

• Pour into icy glasses.
• Top with fresh whipped cream.
• Layer another set of fresh banana slices on top of it, smoothly
• Sprinkle with caramel sauce.
• Serve immediately.

Easy Chocolate Milkshake Recipe

Chocolate Milkshake Ingredients

• 4 cups premium chocolate ice cream
• 1 cup whole milk (chilled)
• 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 
• A pinch of sea salt, fine
• Whipped cream for topping
• As a garnish, use chocolate chips or shavings.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Glass

• Chill glasses in the freezer.
• Design the chocolate drizzle inside glasses using the chocolate syrup.
• Let the drizzle stand just slightly in the freezer.

Create the Base

• Mix the softened chocolate ice cream with the milk, chocolate syrup, and cocoa powder.
• Stir in a pinch of salt to make the chocolate taste even better.
• Stir with a spoon several times to chunk ice cream.

Achieve Perfect Texture

• For 30-45 rotations, mix on medium to high speed.
• Stir the mixture on the sides of the bowl with a flat-sided rubber spatula.
• Add another 10-15 seconds of continuing blending until it is smooth.
• Adjust thickness as needed.

Present and Serve

• To fill carefully into the set and beautiful glasses.
• Top with fresh whipped cream.
• Serve dressed with chocolate chip-offs.
• Add a small amount of the hot chocolate sauce as well.
• Serve immediately.

Easy Classic Vanilla Milkshake Recipe

What We Need

• 4 cups premium vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup whole milk (chilled)
• 2-3 teaspoons pure cane sugar
• One teaspoon of pure vanilla extract or one vanilla bean pod’s seeds
• Pinch of fine sea salt
• Whipped cream for topping
• As a garnish, use crushed vanilla cookies or chocolate sprinkles.

How to Make a Classic Vanilla Milkshake Recipe

Prep the Glasses

• Let the chilled glasses sit in the freezer for 15 minutes.
• To finish, turn the glasses with crushed vanilla cookies to add a fine finish.

Prepare the Base

• If you use a vanilla bean, divide it along its length and remove the seeds.
• Put the softened ice cream, cool milk, sugar, vanilla, & salt into the blender.
• To mix and break the ice cream, stir three to four times.

Perfect the Consistency

• For 20 to 30 seconds, mix on medium speed until pureed.
• Check thickness—it should be easily drinkable but hold its shape.
• If the mixture is too thick, Dilute it by incorporating a tablespoon of milk At a time.
• Add the ice cream a 1/4 cup at a time, thickening the mixture if it becomes too thin.

Serve with Style

• Add it into chilled glasses, while leaving around a centimeter or an inch of space at the top.

Top with fresh whipped cream.

• Finally, sprinkle the top part with more cocoa powder or crushed cookies.
• Served immediately, I usually make it for my guests, and I serve it with a wide straw and long spoon.

Tips for Perfect Milkshakes

1. Use Room Temperature Ice Cream

Before blending, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for five to ten minutes if you are making a milkshake. If you have a container of ice cream and need to make more milkshakes, it will take time to melt at room temperature. 

You can divide it into small chunks. We need a slightly firm texture that is not too melted and not complicated.

2. Milk Temperature Matters

The temperature of the milk is equally important. When making a milkshake, never use milk at room temperature; it will mix with the ice cream and turn it soupy, affecting the thickness. Try to keep the milk around 38°F.

3. Overmixing Can Ruin Milkshake

Overmixing can ruin your milkshake. Do not run the blender continuously. Instead, blend in intervals of 15-30 seconds.

If you keep it running, the blades generate heat, causing the ice cream to melt and turning the milkshake soupy, no matter how good the milk quality you use.

4. Freeze Glass

This step is my favorite, and you should follow it, especially when making milkshakes for your guests. Keep the glass in the freezer for 10-15 minutes When getting ready for the milkshake.

Then, when you pour the milkshake into it, you’ll feel that it stays cold for a long time, and the outer frosting remains intact, either. 

However, please don’t keep the glass in the freezer for too long, or it might crack due to the cold.

5. Milk Quality Matters

I experimented with different milk types before learning how much milk quality affects the milkshake. It will be creamier if you use full-fat milk. You can also use alternatives; each type of milk has its characteristics.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Too Thick

1. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time.
2. Mix between additions until you get actual consistency.

Too Thin

1. Add ice cream 1/4 cup at a time.
2. Prevent over-blending

Icy Texture

1. Let ice cream soften only slightly.
2. Use room temperature mix-ins.
3. Blend quickly but simply.

Separation

1. Blend ingredients more simply.
2. Serve immediately.
3. For a stable texture, add a tiny bit of corn syrup.

Some Health-Conscious Alternatives

1. Oat milk is often the best choice for its creamy texture when replacing whole milk in milkshakes. Almond milk can work, too, particularly when used by baristas, but it may have a thinner consistency.
2. Frozen yogurt adds probiotics while cutting calories and fat a great substitute for ice cream.
3. Adding protein powder can transform your milkshake into a wholesome meal or post-workout beverage.
4. Fresh fruits not only add nutrients but also natural sweetness & thickness. Frozen bananas create creaminess, while berries and mangoes boost flavor and color. For best results, use ripe fruits and consider freezing them.

Some suggested combinations I’d recommend

• Frozen mango, vanilla protein powder, and oat milk
• Frozen berries, Greek frozen yogurt, and honey
• Frozen bananas, almond milk, and date syrup

Must Try One

Now, it’s clear from these recipes how to make a milkshake recipe, but I want to tell you that you can make other flavored milkshakes using the same process. You can add your own preferred toppings, and you can keep it very simple or make it quite fancy. 

Let me know which flavor you liked the most and which milkshake you have tried. Do share your reviews with me!