A creamy blackberry milkshake made with vanilla ice cream, frozen blackberries, and a hint of pure vanilla extract, topped with whipped cream.
Blackberry Milkshake
Ingredients
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- 2.0 cups (480.0 ml)vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)whole milk
- ½ cup (72.0 g)frozen blackberries
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 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 frozen blackberries and 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then on medium-high for 20 to 30 seconds 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 tablespoons whipped cream.
- Serve immediately with a wide straw and long spoon.
Tips
- Use fresh blackberries if available, but reduce the milk slightly to maintain thickness. For a dairy-free version, substitute almond or oat milk and dairy-free ice cream.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make blackberry milkshake?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make blackberry 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 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. 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): ~680 cal · 35g fat · 78g carbs · 14g protein · 66g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 680 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 129 min·7.5 mi·~15100 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 92 min·4.6 mi·~9200 steps
- Moderate cycling 69 min·13.8 mi
- Swimming laps 95 min
- Jogging 67 min·5.6 mi·~10700 steps
- Stair climbing 63 min·~5650 steps
- Dancing 111 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 69 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 158 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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