Quick Chocolate Milkshake Recipe
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As summer comes to an end, I don’t know about you, but I’m still craving cool treats. This Chocolate Milkshake Recipe is perfect for those warm, late summer and early autumn evenings.
Milkshakes are fun because there are so many different ways to make them and vary the flavors. The recipe below is just the way I prefer to make mine. Enjoy!
What Ingredients Will I Need?
- Milk
- Chocolate Syrup
- Chocolate Ice Cream
- Ice
- Whipped Cream (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Equipment You May Need
Helpful Tips for Making the Chocolate Milkshake Recipe
- Use crushed ice or crush the ice before putting it in the blender to make it easier to blend.
- The harder the ice cream is, the better. If it’s too soft, you will have chocolate milk instead of a chocolate shake.
- For a richer flavor, add more chocolate syrup.
- For a thicker shake, add more ice. For a thinner shake, add less ice.
Variations
- Mint Chocolate: add 3 drops of peppermint extract.
- Banana: use 1 ripe medium-sized banana instead of chocolate syrup and vanilla ice cream instead of chocolate.
- Strawberry: use 2 cups fresh strawberries in place of chocolate syrup and vanilla or strawberry ice cream in place of chocolate.
- Peanut Butter Chocolate: Add a tablespoon or two of peanut butter.
Other Recipes You Might Like
Another frozen dessert you may enjoy is my Blueberry Melba Parfaits, which is a delicious layered dessert with blueberries and vanilla ice cream. If you want to make your own ice cream, you might want to try my No Churn Custard Ice Cream. Top it off with this Peanut Butter Ice Cream Topping. If you prefer strawberries to chocolate, you may like this Strawberry Frappuccino. For a more grown-up treat, you may like this Boozy Milkshake. In the month of October, you may want to try this Hocus Pocus Halloween Milkshake.
Final Thoughts on the Chocolate Milkshake Recipe
This recipe was quick and easy to make so I will definitely be making it again. Next time, I might make a different flavor, though. My family really enjoyed it and my kids were asking to have shakes the next night as well! I’m probably going to limit them to one shake per week, lol.
Do you have a favorite milkshake flavor? If so, what is it?
Chocolate Milkshake Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Ice Cream Scoop
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Chocolate Syrup
- 2 Scoops Chocolate Ice Cream
- 1½ Cups Ice
- Whipped Cream optional
- Chocolate Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup milk into blender.
- Add 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup.
- Add 2 scoops chocolate ice cream.
- Add 1 cup ice.
- Blend until the mixture is the consistency you desire.
- Pour into serving glass.
- Optional: top with whipped cream and sprinkles.
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37 Comments
Basic With Life
Okay so I’m not a fan of chocolate milkshake BUT then I read the part about adding additional ingredients. The suggestion of Mint sounds gorgeous and peanut butter 😱 yes I’m sold 🥤🥰. Thanks for sharing another delicious recipe.
Heidi Bruaw
I’m so glad you like those suggestions. I actually prefer peanut butter milkshakes over chocolate ones myself. 🙂
Sue Berk Koch
I love how you dripped sauce along the sides of the cup! Thanks for the recipe!
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! I thought it looked so fun. 🙂
Jodie
These look delicious! I remember making milkshakes when I was a kid but now I’m asking myself why I haven’t made them more recently! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! They are so easy to make. I hope you get to make one soon! 🙂
Mummy Conquering Anxiety
This looks absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you so much!
Roaring Pumpkin
My hubby loves milkshake, so I will have to make this for him at some point!
Heidi Bruaw
I hope he enjoys it! 🙂
MacKenzie
There is nothing better than a homemade milkshake. This recipe tastes exactly like the ones my family made when I was younger. Can’t wait to make again
Heidi Bruaw
I’m glad you liked it! 🙂
Charity
Yum! Who doesnt love a good ol chocolate milkshake?! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
Heidi Bruaw
You’re welcome! 🙂
Allyssa
This is really easy to follow, loved this chocolate milkshake recipe! It’s really tasty and very flavorful! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
Heidi Bruaw
I’m glad it was easy to follow! 🙂
k
We were just talking about milkshakes the other night at dinner and a craving struck! Love how classic and simple this one is.
Heidi Bruaw
I’m glad you found it at the right time! 🙂
Julian
Not much tastes better than a chocolate milkshake. Sounds easy enough so I’ll have to try it with the kids. Thanks for the idea!
Heidi Bruaw
I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Angela
I could enjoy this for breakfast every day! It looks fantastic.
Heidi Bruaw
It would be so good for breakfast! 🙂
Shelby
I had everything I needed on hand for this milkshake and it was the perfect pick me up!
Heidi Bruaw
It’s always nice when you don’t have to buy anything! 🙂
Alita
This is so delish. I love to discover new recipes and I will definitely try this one! Thanks for sharing
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you!
Matt Two Tickets To
Love a good milkshake, and this sounds like a perfect sweet treat to enjoy! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe.
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you!
ellegracedeveson
I need that Hershey’s chocolate syrup in my life immediately! This milkshake sounds absolutely blooming delicious. I do love a good milkshake, I use to make them all the time for me and my friends but haven’t for a few years now. This has inspired me to get making myself one asap! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us lovely, I’m excited to get creating my own Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
Heidi Bruaw
It’s so delicious! You definitely need to make one soon! 🙂
Her Digital Coffee
What a perfect treat! I love the different variations. I’ll be trying some mint chocolate in mine. Thank you for sharing!
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you so much! Mint chocolate is one of my favorites! 🙂
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Karalee
I LOVE milkshakes and this one with chocolate ice cream and syrup looks so good! I also love your suggestion of adding peppermint extract to make it a mint chocolate milkshake!
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you so much! 🙂
Cristina Rosano
I absolutely love a chocolate milkshake but I always buy it when I am eating out and I should actually just do it at home! This sounds so so delicious and easy, it’s hard to pass! x
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! Yes, it’s very easy! 🙂