The next time you’re craving a refreshing and sweet dessert, make this mint chocolate chip milkshake. A 3-minute recipe, this treat calls for just 3 ingredients.
Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake
A mint chocolate chip milkshake is an ice cream-based drink made in a blender. The main ingredient is mint chocolate chip ice cream, which provides the flavor and texture.
To make the perfect milkshake, the ice cream should be blended with the right ratio of milk and peppermint extract. The milk makes the ice cream pourable, while the extract emphasizes the minty flavor.
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Recipe Highlights
- Quick and easy, this mint chocolate chip milkshake takes only 3 minutes to make in a blender using 3 ingredients.
- This milkshake recipe was tested multiple times to get the perfect ratio of ingredients.
- The recipe creates 16 ounces (2 cups) of creamy milkshake.
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Ingredient Notes
- Milk: Any type of milk can be used, though whole milk makes the creamiest milkshake.
- Mint chocolate chip ice cream: Use your favorite mint chocolate chip ice cream. Green mint chocolate chip ice creams have green food coloring added to them.
- Peppermint extract: Peppermint extract will deepen the minty notes. You can skip it, but the mint taste will be less noticeable. A little goes a long way.
For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Variations
Cocoa powder: If you enjoy the combination of chocolate and mint, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of high-quality cocoa powder to this recipe.
Vanilla extract: For another layer of flavor, add ½ vanilla extract along with the peppermint extract.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Pour in milk into the blender. Add peppermint extract.
By adding the liquids first, you’ll get the smoothest blend.
Step 2: Add mint chocolate chip ice cream.
Step 3: Blend on low speed, then quickly increase to high until the milkshake is smooth.
Step 4: Pour the milkshake in a glass.
Serve right away.
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Expert Tips
- The perfect milkshake formula is 2 ½ cups ice cream for every ¾ cup of milk.
- Don’t scoop the ice cream right out of the freezer because it will be too hard. Let it soften at room temperature for a few minutes first.
- You can thicken the milkshake by using a bit more ice cream.
- If you want a thinner milkshake, add extra milk and blend for another 10 seconds.
- For the best texture, drink the milkshake as soon as you make it. Avoid storing it in the fridge because it will melt.
Questions You May Have
A mint chocolate chip milkshake is made by blending milk, peppermint extract, and mint chocolate chip ice cream in a blender.
The peppermint extract elevates the minty taste, but you can leave it out if you prefer lighter mint flavors.
Add extra ice cream if you want a thicker milkshake. Ice will make the milkshake too watery.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake
INGREDIENTS
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 ½ cups mint chocolate chip ice cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add milk, peppermint extract, and mint chocolate chip ice cream into a blender. Secure lid. Load ingredients in the order listed.
- Blend until thick and combined.Turn on the blender, starting on LOW speed for 10 seconds. Increase speed to HIGH for 30 seconds.
- Pour milkshake into a glass. Drink immediately.
EQUIPMENT
NOTES
- Don’t scoop the ice cream right out of the freezer because it will be too hard. Let it soften at room temperature for a few minutes first.
- Put the milk and extract in the blender first, then add the ice cream. It’s an easy way to avoid air pockets.
- You can thicken the milkshake by using a bit more ice cream.
- If you want a thinner milkshake, add extra milk and blend for another 10 seconds.
- For the best texture, drink the milkshake as soon as you make it. Avoid storing it in the fridge because it will melt.
- The perfect milkshake formula is 2 ½ cups ice cream for every ¾ cup of milk.