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Vanilla Milkshake

A Vanilla Milkshake is an all-American classic treat for a reason! It’s always a good choice because it’s always delicious.
Course Ice Cream
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 587kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole milk*
  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream slightly softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whipped cream
  • 2 maraschino cherries
  • 1 teaspoon rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  • Put the whole milk, vanilla extract, and vanilla ice cream into the blender. See notes to make a vanilla malt.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into two chilled glasses.
  • Top with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and rainbow sprinkles.

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Notes

One: Thick or Thinner Shakes

Add slightly less milk for a thicker milkshake or slightly more for a thinner milkshake.

Two: Vanilla Malt

To make a malted version, add three tablespoons of malted milk powder to the ingredients in the blender.

Three: Vanilla Bean

Use vanilla bean ice cream and vanilla bean paste.

Four: Strawberry

Add 1/2 cup of sliced strawberries to the other ingredients in the blender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 1200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 396mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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