Description
A creamy and refreshing coffee milkshake made with vanilla ice cream, chilled coffee, and milk, blended into a smooth and frothy drink that is perfect as a quick dessert or energizing treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup cold brewed coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brew a strong cup of coffee and allow it to cool completely.
- Pour the chilled coffee into a blender.
- Add the vanilla ice cream, milk, sugar or honey if using, and vanilla extract.
- Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- If the milkshake is too thick, add a small splash of milk and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.
- Pour the milkshake into tall glasses.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder if desired.
- Serve immediately while cold and frothy.
Notes
- Add a scoop of chocolate ice cream for a mocha-style milkshake.
- Blend in a teaspoon of instant coffee for a stronger coffee flavor.
- Caramel syrup or chocolate syrup can be added for extra sweetness.
- Crushed cookies make a great crunchy topping.
- This milkshake is best enjoyed immediately after blending.
- If storing briefly, refrigerate for up to 1 hour and stir before serving.
- If the texture becomes too thin, blend again with a small scoop of ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
