Milkshakes seem like magic. Want to know how they’re made? They’re quite easy to make and can be whipped together with some simple ingredients from the grocery store. All you need is a blender and you can make your own vanilla milkshake in no time. The recipe should yield two tall drinking glasses and take no more than ten minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
- Four scoops of vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup of cold milk
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
Directions
1. Pour all of your ingredients into your blender. Close the lid.
2. Blend slowly to mix all ingredients.
3. Blend quickly to make the mixture thick. Continue until you’ve reached your desired consistency.
That’s it! You’re done! Making a vanilla shake really is that quick and painless. And the best part is that you have a bevy of options. You can toss in some berries if you want, or you can mix in some berries, peach or mango to give your vanilla shake some extra zip. But don’t limit yourself to just that. Let your imagination soar while you enjoy your shake.
When to make a vanilla shake? Well, they are good on a warm summer day. Also, you can try making them during parties. Better yet, you can make them during an intimate gathering. It is also a good activity to enjoy with children because not only would it be something they would enjoy, but it would also be easy for them to participate. It is simple, inexpensive and is not messy. You can try this with your own children or with a group of kids. Just multiply the recipe as necessary.
If you do choose to make the shakes for guests you will want to consider presentation. You can use tall drinking glasses, whipped cream and cherries. Also, you might want to consider using chocolate syrup. You can make something better than anything they could find in a diner. This is your chance to wow your guests with your new talent, so don’t let them down.
This is a sweet shake. There really is no avoiding it. If you’re a calorie counter, this shake is not for you. However, if you enjoy sweet things in moderation then you will have no problem at all with this shake. And again, you can make it somewhat healthier by adding fresh fruits like berries.
Now that you know the basics, you’re ready to make your own homemade vanilla shake. Good luck and enjoy!
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