On a whim earlier this summer, I tried the "cookie dough" milkshake from a little diner down my block, and it was the most amazing thing ever. They literally blended housemade chocolate chip cookies into the milkshake for a rush of creamy cookie and ice cream heaven, with little chunks of soggy cookie at the bottom.
I'm a bit too lazy to make my own cookies just to put in a milkshake, so I started blending strawberry milkshakes at home instead. It's the perfect summer treat and I justify it as helping me with my fruit and calcium intake ;-)
Get together a couple scoops of vanila ice cream, a few spoonfuls of milk, a few spoonfuls of chocolate chips (optional), and about six strawberries (frozen or fresh). Give it a whirl in the blender or food processor and then sit back, sip, and cool off...
Warning: may cause milk mustaches or other happy funniness
Yum! I could have a milkshake (or a malt) every single day. This summer I'm trying a modified version (1 scoop whey protein powder, 3/4 cup vanilla lowfat yogurt, 1 banana + ice in the blender). It isn't exactly a milkshake, but it tastes close enough.
ReplyDeleteRachel, I've never had a malted milkshake before...they are a mystery to me. The line between milkshake and smoothie is a fine one. I used to have smoothies every day like you describe, then i got out of the habit - but i should get some yogurt so i can get back into it since it's healthier than a milkshake every day ;-) peach and yogurt smoothies are divine.
ReplyDeleteHell yeah! That looks and sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteMilkshakes freaked me out for years (Too Much Dairy) but now I'm coming round!
yay peonies, i love it when you make an appearance. i've always been lucky enough to not be bothered by dairy!
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