A creamy milkshake blending vanilla ice cream with cinnamon-spiced cooked apples for a sweet and cozy treat topped with whipped cream.
Apple Cinnamon Milkshake
Ingredients
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- 2.0 cups (480.0 ml)vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)whole milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)cooked cinnamon apples, chilled
- ½ tspground cinnamon
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whipped cream
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Instructions
- Add 1/2 cup whole milk to a blender, followed by 2 cups vanilla ice cream.
- Add 1/2 cup cooked cinnamon apples, chilled, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then on medium-high for 20 to 30 seconds, just until thick and smooth. Avoid overblending.
- Check consistency. Add 1 tablespoon milk at a time if too thick, or 1/4 cup additional ice cream if too thin.
- Pour into a chilled 16-ounce glass and top with 2 tbsp whipped cream.
- Serve immediately with a wide straw and long spoon.
Tips
- Use fresh apples cooked with cinnamon until tender and cooled for best flavor. To make it vegan, substitute dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make apple cinnamon milkshake?
Plan on 8 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make apple cinnamon milkshake ahead?
Best enjoyed right away. Freeze leftovers in ice-pop molds, or blend them again with a splash of milk.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~716 cal · 35g fat · 89g carbs · 14g protein · 75g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 716 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 135 min·7.9 mi·~15800 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 97 min·4.9 mi·~9700 steps
- Moderate cycling 73 min·14.6 mi
- Swimming laps 100 min
- Jogging 70 min·5.8 mi·~11200 steps
- Stair climbing 66 min·~5950 steps
- Dancing 116 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 73 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 166 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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