A creamy honey-flavored milkshake with notes of vanilla and a touch of sweetness, topped with whipped cream for a bakery-inspired treat.
Honey Bun 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
- 1.0 tbsp (21.0 g)honey
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whipped cream
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Instructions
- Add whole milk and vanilla ice cream to a blender.
- Add honey and pure vanilla extract to the blender.
- Blend on low speed for 10 seconds, then on medium-high for 20 to 30 seconds until thick and smooth; avoid overblending.
- Check consistency. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if too thick, or add up to 1/4 cup ice cream if too thin.
- Pour into a chilled 16-ounce glass and top with whipped cream.
- Serve immediately with a wide straw and long spoon.
Tips
- Use full-fat milk for a creamier texture. For a thicker shake, freeze the honey slightly before blending to avoid watering down the shake.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make honey bun milkshake?
Plan on 8 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make honey bun 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): ~711 cal · 35g fat · 88g carbs · 14g protein · 80g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 711 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 134 min·7.8 mi·~15700 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 96 min·4.8 mi·~9600 steps
- Moderate cycling 72 min·14.4 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 72 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 165 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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