How to make chocolate milkshake with chocolate ice cream

This easy Chocolate Milkshake recipe is thick and creamy, made in just a few minutes, with only three simple ingredients.

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How to make a Chocolate Milkshake:
Recipe Variations:
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How do you make a chocolate milkshake?
Can I make a milkshake with melted ice cream?
What is the ratio of milk to ice cream in a milkshake?
How do you make a milkshake thicker?

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I can’t think of a quicker or more satisfying way to curb a sweet tooth than with a thick Chocolate Milkshake! My husband is the king of shakes at our house and this is the method he uses! We add our Homemade Hot Fudge to make this thick chocolate milkshake recipe even more decadent!

How to make a Chocolate Milkshake:

Combine ice cream, milk, and chocolate sauce in a blender.
Blend until combined, add more milk if needed. For a thicker shake, add more ice cream. For a thinner shake, add more milk.
Serve topped with whipped cream, if desired.

Recipe Variations:

Chocolate Milkshake without Ice Cream: Instead of ice cream, add a couple frozen bananas and plenty of ice.
Chocolate Milkshake with Cocoa Powder: Add ¼ cup warm water, 6 tablespoons of cocoa powder and 3 tablespoons of sugar to a blender and blend on low. Add ice cream and a splash of milk if needed, and blend to combine.
Chocolate Banana Milkshake: Add a frozen banana and blend with other ingredients.
Vegan Chocolate Milkshake: Substitute almond milk and vegan vanilla ice cream. Omit whipping cream.

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Recipe

▢ 6 cups vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream
▢ 1/3 cup milk , or more as needed, or use chocolate milk
▢ 1/3 cup chocolate sauce
▢ whipped cream , optional, for topping

Combine ice cream, milk and chocolate sauce in a blender and blend until combined. I like my shakes really thick, but if you need to thin it, add a little more milk.
Top with whipped cream.

Chocolate Sauce: I use my homemade hot fudge sauce for an extra rich chocolate taste.

Variations:

Chocolate Milkshake Without Ice Cream: Instead of ice cream, add a couple frozen bananas and plenty of ice.
Chocolate Milkshake with Cocoa Powder: Add ¼ cup warm water, 6 tablespoons of cocoa powder and 3 tablespoons of sugar to a blender and blend on low. Add ice cream and a splash of milk if needed, and blend to combine.
Chocolate Banana Milkshake: Add a frozen banana and blend with other ingredients.
Vegan Chocolate Milkshake: Substitute almond milk and vegan vanilla ice cream. Omit whipping cream.

Calories: 508kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 9gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 255mgPotassium: 494mgFiber: 2gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 854IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 289mgIron: 1mg

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Original Post June 11, 2021

Updated October 7, 2021

Lauren Allen

Welcome! I’m Lauren, a mom of four and lover of good food. Here you’ll find easy recipes and weeknight meal ideas made with real ingredients, with step-by-step photos and videos.

How do you make a chocolate milkshake?

How to make a Chocolate Milkshake:.

Combine ice cream, milk, and chocolate sauce in a blender..

Blend until combined, add more milk if needed. For a thicker shake, add more ice cream. For a thinner shake, add more milk..

Serve topped with whipped cream, if desired..

Can I make a milkshake with melted ice cream?

Place ice cream in a large, microwave-safe jar. Microwave the ice cream until it begins to melt and you can easily squish it with a spoon, 15 to 30 seconds. After your ice cream is softened, add milk and any mix-ins. Place lid on the jar and shake vigorously until well-mixed.

What is the ratio of milk to ice cream 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.

How do you make a milkshake thicker?

The trick to a thicker milkshake is the ice cream to milk ratio. For one serving I use 2 cups of ice cream to 1/2 cup of milk. You will need a spoon to eat this milkshake, not a straw! If you prefer to use a straw and want a thinner milkshake just add in more milk or less ice cream.