Indulgent Creamy Coconut Milkshake
Whenever I want something creamy and cold that is not going to leave me sluggish afterward, I make this coconut milkshake. I use coconut cream, vanilla ice cream, and coconut milk, and blend them into a thick shake with a smooth texture that takes just 5 minutes to make. Every sip has a real coconut flavor, unlike store-bought versions.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 305kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut cream from the can
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream or vegan vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk or any milk
- 4 ice cubes optional
- 2 tsp sugar optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except the sugar, to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding sugar if needed. If you add sugar make sure to blend for 1-2 minutes to incorporate it into the milkshake.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more coconut milk if needed.
- Serve immediately. To make it an even more decadent dessert, add a scoop of ice cream on top!
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this coconut milkshake recipe is to blend in the correct order. I always add the coconut milk first, then the ice cream, and then the coconut cream. Starting with the liquid at the bottom of the blender helps everything circulate properly and prevents the blades from spinning without catching thicker ingredients.
- Toast the garnish: If I am finishing with coconut flakes on top, I toast them in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until they take on color. This gives my garnish a rich, nutty, almost caramel-like crunch.
- Chill glasses: I put my serving glasses in the freezer for 5 minutes before pouring to keep the shake thick and creamy for longer.
- Start slow: I start blending on a low speed and gradually increase to high to avoid any splashing and splattering. This also gives the ingredients a better chance of incorporating smoothly.
- Taste first: Some ice cream brands are sweeter than others, so I always taste the shake before adding extra sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cups | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g