As the name suggests, milkshakes are typically dairy-based. Prepared using ice cream and milk (or milk alternatives), a great milkshake also includes fun add-ins like fruit, candies, and nuts. With an equation like that, it's hard to go wrong while searching for the perfect frozen treat. Of course, we didn't say there weren't favorites! Enter...the chocolate milkshake.
The chocolate milkshake is the king of classics, the staple of first dates, slumber parties, and late-night indulgence. Whether you're a chocolate lover or not, there is a milkshake for any occasion, and we believe that chocolate tastes great at any time of day. In honor of National Chocolate Milkshake Day, we're proving it to you with a full menu of chocolatey shakes to enjoy all day long as you celebrate!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So, make it better with a milkshake!
Start your morning off like royalty with a decadent pancake breakfast milkshake. A far cry from the standard breakfast smoothie, this recipe from Tastemade provides a full spread sure to delight the brunch crowd.
To make your milkshake, you need only whole milk, vanilla extract, vanilla (or chocolate) ice cream, and whipped cream. It's a simple recipe, but that's because the pancake add-ins are the star.
You can whip the pancakes up homemade with all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, eggs, and butter, or grab your favorite boxed mix. And don't forget to add a scoop of chocolate chips into your pancake batter to top it all off!
Cook the pancakes as usual and blend a few into your shake mix when cool. Top with whipped cream, more chocolate chips, and a drizzle of maple syrup, and you've got an instant diner special!
You might think your usual lunchtime sandwich is a bore, but that's because you've never tried it in milkshake form.
Take your childhood peanut butter and jelly sandwich to the next level of decadence with this chocolate PB&J milkshake, courtesy of The Food Network's Sunny Anderson.
Blend chocolate ice cream, peanut butter, and chocolate (or regular) milk, then add to a glass drizzled with raspberry or strawberry jam. To finish it off, garnish with whipped cream, chopped peanuts, and maraschino cherries. Behold—another reason to look forward to your lunch hour!
Need a pick-me-up instead? Try a mocha milkshake from Sarah Cook at BBC's Good Food. With only four ingredients, you can power through fixing this tasty chocolate milkshake with a dose of caffeine.
Chop up some plain chocolate and place it into a large jug with one tablespoon of coffee granules. Boil your choice of milk and pour it over the chocolate and coffee mix, stirring until it is melted.
When it cools, blend the mocha solution with vanilla ice cream (or chocolate, of course) in a blender. If you need an added boost, add a shot of cooled espresso.
Top with whipped cream and grated chocolate-and enjoy!
We've all been told to have dinner before dessert, but what if you had dessert for dinner instead?
Then, to make things more interesting, take a classic fancy dinner dessert and turn it into a milkshake! After all, turning dreams into beverages is what we do. The dreamiest post-supper beverage? A chocolate-covered strawberry cheesecake milkshake.
This recipe is the brainchild of Faithfully Gluten Free. To make this romantic meal for two, you must have chocolate fudge or syrup, graham crackers, vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, milk, and cream cheese.
Prepare the glasses first to ensure a great experience. Pour the chocolate sauce into a bowl and dip the rim of your serving glasses in it, dusting with graham cracker crumbs. Coat the inside of the cups with more chocolate sauce.
When ready to make your shakes, blend the ice cream, strawberries, milk, and cream cheese, then pour into your prepared glasses. Top with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, a chocolate-covered strawberry, and serve with love.
Your date will applaud your thoughtfulness, and you won't have too many dirty dishes. It's a win-win!
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