How To Make A Chocolate Milkshake: 5 Ultimate Drinks For You To Enjoy

Who doesn't love a good chocolate milkshake? Want to make a delicious and creamy chocolate milkshake?

With these easy-to-follow recipes anyone can create their delicious version without breaking a sweat! Plus it's easy enough for home chefs at any skill level, so there's no reason not to give it a try today.

1. Chocolate Milkshake With Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 2 scoops of your favorite ice cream flavor (preferably something chocolaty!)
• 1 cup of whole milk
• 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• a pinch of sea salt
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Place the ice cream in a blender or food processor and mix until it reaches a smooth consistency.
2. Then add the cocoa powder, sugar, chocolate chips, milk, salt, and vanilla extract to the mixture.
3. Blend everything until it is fully incorporated.
4. Serve in tall glasses topped with whipped cream or your favorite toppings, like crushed cookies, nuts or sprinkles!

2. Mint Chocolate Milkshake

Ingredients

• 2 scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream
• 1 cup of whole milk
• 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• a pinch of sea salt
• 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract

Instructions

1. Place the ice cream in a blender and mix until smooth.
2. Add the cocoa powder, sugar, chocolate chips, milk, salt, and peppermint extract to the mixture.
3. Blend everything until it is fully incorporated.
4. Serve in tall glasses topped with whipped cream or your favorite toppings like chopped dark chocolate or mini marshmallows.

3. Oreo Chocolate Milkshake

Ingredients

• 2 scoops of your favorite chocolate ice cream
• 1 cup of whole milk
• 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 6 crushed Oreo cookies (preferably double stuffed)

Instructions

1. Place the ice cream in a blender and mix until it is smooth.
2. Then add the cocoa powder, sugar, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and crushed Oreos to the mixture.
3. Blend everything until it is fully incorporated.
4. Pour in the milk while blending on low speed until all ingredients are combined.
5. Serve in tall glasses topped with whipped cream and more crushed Oreos.

4. Strawberry Chocolate Milkshake

Ingredients

• 2 scoops of strawberry ice cream
• 1 cup of whole milk
• 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• a pinch of sea salt
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, diced

Instructions

1. Place the ice cream in a blender and mix until smooth.
2. Add the cocoa powder, sugar, chocolate chips, salt, and vanilla extract to the mixture.
3. Blend everything until it is fully incorporated.
4. Pour in the milk while blending on low speed then add the diced strawberries.
5. Serve in tall glasses topped with whipped cream and garnished with a few more diced strawberries.

5. Banana Chocolate Milkshake

Ingredients

• 2 scoops of banana ice cream
• 1 cup of whole milk
• 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• a pinch of sea salt
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 ripe banana, sliced

Instructions

1. Place the ice cream in a blender and mix until smooth.
2. Then add the cocoa powder, sugar, chocolate chips, salt, vanilla extract and banana slices to the mixture.
3. Blend everything until it is fully incorporated.
4. Finally, slowly pour in the milk while blending on low speed until all ingredients are combined.
5. Serve in tall glasses topped with whipped cream and garnished with cookies.

Tips & Tricks

• Experiment with different kinds of ice cream flavors like cookies & cream or caramel to make your unique chocolate milkshake.
• Use other chopped candy bars or mini chocolate chips for a crunchy surprise.
• Add mini marshmallows, cotton candy, popcorn, macaroons, biscuits, donuts, mini pretzels, or sprinkles for a colorful and festive touch.
• Add a splash of Kahlua or Bailey's Irish Cream liqueur to make it an adults-only treat.
• Add a shot of espresso, chocolate syrup or chocolate sauce for an extra chocolaty kick.

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With these five delicious recipes and some tasty tips & tricks, you can make the perfect chocolate milkshake every time. Enjoy!

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