Strawberry Milk Shakes
Indulge in the heavenly sweetness of homemade Strawberry Milk Shakes, a classic treat bursting with the vibrant flavor of fresh strawberries. This quick and easy recipe blends ripe, juicy strawberries with creamy vanilla ice cream and cold milk for a perfectly smooth and refreshing drink. With just five minutes of prep time, it's ideal for busy mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or as a dessert that's as simple as it is satisfying. Customize your shake by adding a touch of sugar for extra sweetness or topping it with fluffy whipped cream and a strawberry garnish for a festive touch. Perfectly creamy, gorgeously pink, and irresistibly delicious, these strawberry milkshakes are sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 1.5 cups Cold milk
- 3 scoops Vanilla ice cream
- 2 tablespoons Sugar (optional)
- as needed Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- as needed Strawberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the fresh strawberries under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Hull the strawberries by removing the green tops.
In a blender, combine the strawberries, cold milk, and vanilla ice cream.
If desired, add the sugar for extra sweetness. Skip this step if you prefer a naturally sweet milkshake.
Blend the mixture for 30-60 seconds until it becomes smooth and creamy. Check the consistency and blend a little longer if necessary.
Taste the milkshake and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar, blending again briefly to incorporate.
Pour the strawberry milkshake into two tall glasses.
Optionally, top with whipped cream and garnish with a fresh strawberry on the rim of the glass for a decorative touch.
Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your delicious strawberry milkshake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 321 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.3 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 753 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1414 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
