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5 from 21 votes

Easy Vanilla Milkshakes

Making amazing old-fashioned vanilla milkshakes at home is easier than you think! All you need are 3 ingredients. Ready in just 5 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 415kcal
Author: Tania

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 cups high quality vanilla ice cream plus more to taste
  • 1 to 1.5 cups whole milk plus more as needed
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract don't use imitation vanilla

Instructions

  • In a blender, combine the ice cream, milk, and vanilla extract.
  • Blend everything on medium speed. If you want your milkshake to be thicker, add more ice cream. Likewise, if too thick, add more milk to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use high quality vanilla ice cream for this recipe. This is super important to achieve really good flavor.
  • My favorite ice cream brands: Guernsey, Tillamook, and Haagen Dazs.
  • For the vanilla extract, make sure to use “pure.” Don’t use “imitation vanilla” which has an artificial flavor.
 
Substitutions and variations:
  • Pure vanilla extract: Vanilla beans.
 
Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 873IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 325mg | Iron: 0.2mg