A creamy milkshake inspired by the flavors of seven-layer bars, blending vanilla ice cream with chocolate, coconut, and nuts for a rich, textured treat.
Seven-Layer Bar Style 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 tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whipped cream
- 2.0 tbsp (15.0 g)sweetened shredded coconut
- 2.0 tbsp (15.0 g)chopped walnuts
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 g)mini chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Add 1/2 cup whole milk and 2 cups vanilla ice cream to a blender.
- Add 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, and mini chocolate chips.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then medium-high for 20–30 seconds, until thick and smooth but still textured with mix-ins.
- 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 toasted coconut and walnuts for deeper flavor. To make ahead, blend base ingredients and add toppings just before serving to keep texture intact.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make seven-layer bar style milkshake?
Plan on 8 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make seven-layer bar style 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): ~826 cal · 49g fat · 84g carbs · 16g protein · 72g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 826 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 156 min·9.1 mi·~18250 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 112 min·5.6 mi·~11200 steps
- Moderate cycling 84 min·16.8 mi
- Swimming laps 116 min
- Jogging 81 min·6.8 mi·~12950 steps
- Stair climbing 76 min·~6850 steps
- Dancing 134 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 84 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 192 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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