Every childhood memory has that tall milkshake etched permanently. This timeless classic never fails to impress. However decadent you make it the tall multiple candy and chocolate filled mason jar versions of the modern milkshake still have that old school baserecipe. Here we are dicussing that base recipe you can upgrade based on your preferences.
Dig a bit deeper
It is a bit interesting to note that most burger places have the best milkshakes. What makes it click?
It is nothing but the sugar factor in the shakes. Since the tastebuds perceive salt in the burgers as the satisfaction to it, identity is far more enhanced when there is a presence of smooth sweetness from the shakes. This is why the burger, fries and shakes works together. Interesting fact isn’t it!
Here is another school of thought. The smooth cold milkshake washes down texturally contrasting burger. What do you think is the better reason? Dont miss to share your thoughts in the comments.
Do you really need a blender to make the milkshake?
A good old whisk was the first trick to whip up this timeless treat. A good old mixing bowl, a whisk, ice and the fresh ingredients do the trick. So, put those biceps to good use and whip up this classic. If you have a blender or an immersion blender go for it. Essentially, you dot need any fancy equipment to get that tall frothy cup going. It is totally your choice.
Endless possibilities
We began to have more milkshakes while in Malaysia, to beat the scorching tropical heat. Since, the flavour possibilities are endless for creating these it was easy to try a new one each time. Starting with the Vanilla,it was easy to move on to chocolate, banana, oreo, berry and mint. Create combinations among them, say, choco-mint. The flavours of salted caramel and canulope – muskmelon lingered on much longer than the others.
Once we moved to Australia our milkshake horizon has widened even more. We seem to find peaches, saffron, apple, cherry all exciting. But our base recipe is always the classic to build on. We found the key to making a creamy milkshake with no cream addition is frozen milk. The thick slurpy smoothness that the frozen milk provides is amazing. If you are in a hurry, premake the milkshake and freeze them. They thaw beautifully as you make theough the daily mundane chores and your treat is ready. At present we are also building on some unusual flavours, Try these listed below :
Once we moved to Australia our milkshake horizon has widened even more. We seem to find peaches, saffron, apple, cherry all exciting. But our base recipe is always the classic to build on. We found the key to making a creamy milkshake with no cream addition is frozen milk. The thick slurpy smoothness that the frozen milk provides is amazing. If you are in a hurry, premake the milkshake and freeze them. They thaw beautifully as you make theough the daily mundane chores and your treat is ready. At present we are also building on some unusual flavours, Try these listed below :
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Milkshake - Banana or chocolate
simple old style
Ingredients
for Banana milkshake
- 2 cups low fat/ full cream milk frozen
- 1 medium Banana
- a pinch cinnamon powder
- a few blueberries
for Chocolate milkshake
- 2 cups low fat/ full cream milk frozen
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
- vanilla extract a few drops
Instructions
- Place the milk in the freezer in a freezer safe bowl for a few hours.
Banana milkshake
- Slice the banana and add into the blender
- Crush the frozen milk a bit and add into the blender with a pinch of cinnamon powder
- Blend all till it is smooth and creamy
- Pour into glasses and drop in the clean blueberries. Enjoy...
For chocolate milkshake
- Into the blender add the cocoa powder, frozen milk and vanilla extract and blend till smooth.
- Enjoy on a hot day..
Notes
I prefer to use frozen milk directly as it reduces the amount of watering down after blending.
Nutrition
Serving: 244gCalories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 19gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 216mgPotassium: 1045mgFiber: 5gSugar: 36g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Yummilicious !
Thanks Poonam
That’s really delicious and healthy too. I love your idea of adding frozen milk. I sometimes spend time crushing ice. Now frozen milk will be the trick. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe for the Kid’s Delight Healthy drinks event.
Thank you for the opportunity Mayuri and so glad you like my trick.
Simple and yet so filling, love the no fuss milkshake recipe Seema.
Wow! Seema I still crave for white sugar knowing it is an addiction I cannot give it up. The milkshake looks delicious! Rich and creamy as it should be.
In this world of innovation, old-style is almost grand-fathered. Thanks for sharing this epic recipe.
Wow. How creamy this chocolate milkshakes look. I bet its a big hit! I am sure going to give a try on this when summer hits again.
This is all time favourite of my children. Simple and fuss free too. I loved the idea of using frozen milk.
Thanks for sharing.
Heee! I too prefer frozen milk to make my shake! I love milkshakes and will love to try this yum creamy chocolate banana shake. It is hot enough for it now!
You made simple banana milkshake more tempting and flavorful by adding cinnamon blueberry cocoa and vanilla. Also loved the use of frozen milk instead of ice cubes. I can imagine the divine taste. Perfect filling and delicious drink for my fasting days.
I too love the classic combo of burger and shake though I never thought about why they went together so well. Interesting!
Love the milkshakes. Chocolate milkshake is my absolute favourite. Yum yum!
mmmm…One of my favourites, not made for ages now, and you are tempting me to do so. Liked the addition of cinnamon and blueberries.
Seema, thats a good way of freezing the milk. I usually freeze the fruits for sometime and use them, that also gives a good texture. Making milkshake is a regular routine for me.