A thick & creamy chocolate milkshake that’s healthy enough for breakfast! Just 5 ingredients & no protein powder necessary!
During my early middle school years, my mom drove my younger brother and me to a college about 30 minutes away to watch weekend basketball games. With our ages, we qualified for the cheap kid’s ticket prices, and we sat in the upper bleachers so we could see the whole court.
Since I played basketball in elementary school, we attended the women’s games more than the men’s. (Plus their team fared much better that year!) The arena filled with energy as the ladies sprinted up and down the court, led by lots of college kids shouting and even a senior citizen band playing pep songs in the grandstand.
Every once in a while, I invited my best friend along. Although she never played, as a cheerleader, she still understood the game. Shortly before the starting whistle blew, we would run downstairs to the snack stand to buy extra cheesy nachos, our favorite stadium food, to fuel us for the next few hours of cheering.
Back then, my brother was fairly selective about the foods he ate (some might call that “picky”), so Mom always stopped at In-N-Out on our way out of town. He’d order a plain hamburger, ketchup only; my best friend and I would ask for a basket of fries; and if Mom was feeling generous, she would buy a chocolate milkshake to split around the car. As a chocoholic even at that age, I usually tried to sneak an extra sip or two!
When I tasted this Healthy Chocolate Milkshake, those memories began flooding back. Just like In-N-Out’s, this is thick, creamy and extra chocolaty. But with just 5 ingredients (including ice!), it’s actually healthy enough for breakfast!
Normally I’m not a big smoothie-for-breakfast type of person. Even during the summer, my fingers and toes turn white and lose their circulation while I sip, leaving me crawling under thick fuzzy blankets and pulling on warm woolen socks. But this one… This one just may have converted me!
For starters, it’s super simple and uses ingredients you probably store in your pantry and fridge already. No protein powder necessary! The big protein boost comes from Greek yogurt, which also makes the smoothie thick and creamy like a milkshake.
Protein-packed milkshakes… That almost sounds too good to be true!
Cocoa powder and vanilla crème stevia provide the sweet chocolaty taste. I chose vanilla crème stevia because it’s a plant-based, no-calorie sweetener (aka it isn’t artificial or refined!). Feel free to use whatever you prefer instead! Adjust the amount to suit your tastes too: less for a darker, richer smoothie or more for a sweeter, dessert-like milkshake.
Milkshakes for breakfast? That’s definitely something I can get behind! ?? And when you make your own, remember to snap a picture and share it on Instagram using #amyshealthybaking and tagging @amyshealthybaking IN the photo itself! (That guarantees I’ll see your picture! ?) I’d love to see your milkshake and feature it in my Sunday Spotlight series!
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Yields: 1 milkshake
This thick and creamy chocolate smoothie tastes like a slightly healthier version of a milkshake! The recipe is easily doubled or tripled to serve more.
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender in the order listed, and pulse until thick and creamy. Serve immediately.
Notes: Any milk and sweetener may be used.
Any sweetener may be substituted for the vanilla crème stevia or Truvia. (But vanilla crème stevia is one of my favorite ingredients, and you'll use it in all of these recipes of mine, too! I buy it online here because that's the cheapest price I've found.) You'll want the equivalent of 1-2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
To help prevent the smoothie from separating, add ⅛ teaspoon xanthan gum.
{gluten-free, clean eating, low fat, low calorie, sugar-free, high protein}
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FAQs
Layer the ingredients in a blender in this order: 2/3 cup milk, flavor boost if using, and softened ice cream. Don't put in any mix-ins yet! Blend the milkshake. Starting on the lowest speed and working your way up to medium speed, blend until the milkshake is smooth and pourable, about 1 minute.
Is chocolate milkshake healthy? ›
Chocolate milk provides important nutrients — such as calcium, protein, and vitamin D — which may benefit health. However, it's high in calories and added sugar, which can contribute to weight gain and may increase your risk of certain chronic diseases. Chocolate milk intake should be closely monitored in children.
Which milkshake is healthy? ›
Mix Fruit Vanilla Shake is a super-healthy drink recipe prepared using apple, mango, black grape, cranberry and orange juice along with vanilla ice cream.
How to make a milkshake Gordon Ramsay? ›
Instructions
- Put the peanut butter, ice cream, chocolate milk and normal milk into a blender and blitz until smooth – make sure the lid is on really tightly.
- Chop the peanuts with a large knife (see page 14). ...
- Pour the milkshake into a large glass bowl and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
Best For Creamy Texture
If you are someone who prefers thicker and fuller smoothies with a creamy texture, then whole milk or oat milk is the best option for you. Oat milk helps to add creaminess to your smoothie without the addition of fat that comes with dairy milk.
What is the most unhealthy milkshake ever made? ›
The Heath Bar Shake is a milkshake drink sold at Baskin-Robbins, based on the Heath candy bar. It is notable for its high calorie count and was dubbed "The Unhealthiest Drink in America" by Men's Health Magazine. The shake contains 2,310 calories. Vitamin A equiv.
What are three reasons not to drink chocolate milk? ›
Chocolate milk is high in sugar and lactose, a protein that many people are unable to digest. Milk allergy is also common — especially in young children. Chocolate milk may increase your risk of certain conditions, such as heart disease and certain cancers.
Is it okay to drink chocolate milkshakes every day? ›
Is it good to drink milkshake every day? If you are a hard worker or an athlete and you burn calories everyday then add a suitable shake to your diet chart because regular use of milkshakes can lead to weight gain, dyslipidemia [high level of fatty substances in the blood], and elevated blood glucose levels.
What's the difference between a smoothie and a milkshake? ›
The base of a smoothie usually starts with yoghurt, milk or juice, but some can be made of all fruits. The base of a milkshake is dairy, usually ice cream or milk. Flavor is added from syrups, raw fruits, but some milkshakes get their flavor solely from flavored ice cream.
What makes milkshakes unhealthy? ›
Because of the way they're made—ice cream blended with milk and sugar—these drinks are naturally going to be higher in total fat, saturated fat, and added sugars.
Healthy Choices for Fruit Smoothie Recipes
Here are some to try: Raspberries, blueberries and strawberries ― fresh or frozen ― are packed with vitamins and fiber, and add appealing color and flavor. Bananas contain potassium and a fiber called inulin that helps you feel full and satisfied.
What's healthier co*ke or milkshake? ›
Shake, Gulp, Refresh! Milkshakes Are Healthier Than You Think
If you are used to finishing bottles of cola or soft drinks to quench your thirst, swap them with delicious and nutritious milkshakes. Yes, nutritious! Milkshakes are made of milk which instantly makes them healthy.
What is the best thickener for milkshakes? ›
If you have a high quality blender like the ones at starbucks, adding some ice will help thicken it. Another way is to add bananas, preferably frozen ones. There are powders you can add that will thicken a shake but ice and frozen bananas are my preferred methods if you don't want to use lots of ice cream.
How does Dairy Queen make milkshakes? ›
A DQ milkshake is a creamy cool drink made by blending our famous soft serve, milk, and additional flavorings. A Dairy Queen malt is sweeter, has a thicker consistency, and is made with the malted milk powder, milk, soft serve, and additional flavors.
How were old fashioned milkshakes made? ›
The word “milkshake” was first printed in 1885, but it wasn't for the kid-friendly treat we think of today. Instead, the first milkshakes were a combination of cream, eggs, and whiskey! By the early 1900s, whiskey milkshakes were replaced for ones made with flavored syrups and malted milk.
What is the ratio of ice cream to milk in a milkshake? ›
1 cup ice cream to 1/4 cup milk is a great ratio. Blend the shake. In a blender, combine the milk and ice cream and blend until smooth. Add any your mix-ins and blend them in to your desired consistency.
Why put a raw egg in a milkshakes? ›
Raw eggs are quite nutritious, and don't really add any flavour to the milkshake. What they do add is a delicious creaminess and frothiness. Having said that, the egg is totally optional so if you are queasy about the idea, or worried about salmonella poisoning, just leave it out.
What is the best ice cream to use for milkshakes? ›
In most cases, stick with vanilla ice cream to avoid a milkshake that's too sweet. Even if you're making a chocolate, strawberry, or some other flavor of shake, vanilla ice cream is like the blank canvas that allows you to get the flavor just right.
