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A milkshake made without ice cream is still enjoyable and delicious. If you're out of ice cream, there are various great ways to still produce a sweet milkshake!
- Prep time (blender): 5 minutes
- Cook time (blending): 30-60 seconds
- Total time: 5-10 minutes
Ingredients
Blender milkshake:
- 12 ice cubes
- 2 cups (475 ml) milk
- 1 tsp (5 g) vanilla extract
- 3/4 c (100 g) sugar
- Chocolate syrup or other flavors (optional and to taste)
Milkshake in a bag:
- 2 cups (475 ml) milk or half-and-half
- 1 tsp (5 g) sugar
- 12 ice cubes
- Dash of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon (pinch) salt
- Chocolate syrup or other flavors (optional and to taste)
Crushed ice milkshake:
- Milk (enough for a glass)
- Syrup or fruit of choice (to taste)
- Crushed ice
Steps
Making a Blender Milkshake
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1Measure out 2 cups (475 ml) milk, 1 tsp (5 g) vanilla extract, and chocolate syrup (if desired). Put them into a blender and mix for 15-20 seconds. This circulates the air.
- The thicker the milk you use (2%, for example) the thicker your milkshake will be.
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2Put 3/4 cup (100 g) sugar into the blender. Blend for 5 - 10 seconds more.Advertisement
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3Add the ice. This will work best with pre-crushed ice. Watch it as it blends -- if it blends too much, it will get quite runny.
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4Serve and enjoy. Consume immediately -- it's best when cold and the ice still gives it texture.[1]
Making a Milkshake in a Bag
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1Take a small plastic bag and fill it with milk. It needs to be resealable above all else.
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2Put a teaspoon of sugar in the milk. Lightly stir to combine.[2]
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3Add a few drops of vanilla extract/essence into the bag. Stir the vanilla in thoroughly.
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4Fill the big bag up halfway with ice. It needs to be able to contain a smaller bag and be sealed. A gallon-sized resealable bag is ideal.
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5Put the bag with the mixture in the bigger bag. The ice is simply to get the chemical reactions going -- you won't be consuming it. It will remain separate from the milk mixture.
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6Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt into the bigger bag. This has to do with exothermic reactions and is an imperative step to your mixture thickening!
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7Shake for about 5-7 minutes, or until mushy like a milkshake. It requires vigorous shaking for the mixture to thicken. If 7 minutes have passed and it's not thick enough, shake it for a few more.
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8Open up the small bag and pour it into a cup. Enjoy your shake!
Making a Crushed Ice Milkshake
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1Add the ingredients to the blender. If using fruit, chop into small enough pieces.[3]
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2Blend until all the ingredients are well mixed.
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3Add crushed ice. Blend again to mix thoroughly.
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4Pour into the glass. The crushed ice will make the milkshake both cold and texturally thick.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat if I use cream instead of ice?Community AnswerThis makes what is called a thick shake. You won't be left with any small clumps of ice in the end.
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QuestionIs there a way to make a milkshake for someone who's lactose intolerant?Community AnswerSure. Substitute almond milk or coconut milk or some other milk substitute for the cow's milk, and just make sure the rest of your ingredients are lactose or dairy-free (according to the exact nature of your allergy).
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QuestionCan I mix milk and chocolate to make a milkshake?Community AnswerIf you use these two ingredients only, you will basically be making chocolate milk, which is similar to a milkshake, but not quite the same.
Warnings
- Don't put in too much vanilla extract/essence or else it might get bitter.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- This milkshake is cold, and is not thick like other kinds of milkshakes.⧼thumbs_response⧽
Things You'll Need
In a Bag
- Big bag (preferably resealable)
- Small bag (also resealable)
- Cup
- Teaspoon
- Spoon
In a Blender
- Blender
- Measuring tools
References
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/238627/vanilla-milkshakes-without-ice-cream/
- ↑ https://imperfecthoughts.wordpress.com/2014/05/08/how-to-make-a-milkshake-without-a-blenderice-cream/comment-page-1/
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/88524/icy-banana-milkshake/
- ↑ https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/artificial-sweeteners-diabetes-patients
- http://www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-milkshakes-with-no-ice-cream-60018
- http://www.grouprecipes.com/62260/milkshake-without-ice-cream.html
About This Article
To make a milkshake without ice cream, mix milk, vanilla, and chocolate syrup in your blender for 15-20 seconds. Add sugar and blend for an additional 5-10 seconds, then pour in your ice cubes and blend again until the milkshake is smooth. Be careful not to overblend the ice, though, or your milkshake will be runny. Pour the milkshake into a glass, topping it with whipped cream if you like, and drink it immediately. If you want to learn how to make your milkshake in a plastic bag, keep reading!