Brimming with coffee flavor and ice cream, our Coffee Milkshake will satisfy your craving for a cuppa java and cool you off at the same time! Add a splash of coffee liqueur and make it a cocktail!
If you are a big coffee lover like me, or just a milkshake lover, you will love getting your fix of caffeine with our Coffee Milkshake recipe.
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Coffee Milkshake
I flavored chocolate milk with instant coffee granules, added coffee ice cream and ice and whirled it up into frozen deliciousness.
You can make this instant coffee milkshake as is or just use brewed cold coffee in place of the chocolate milk and instant coffee powder.
Homemade milkshakes are the best and this easy recipe for a creamy milkshake is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.
Be sure to top your homemade milkshake with creamy whipped topping and chocolate shavings because you deserve every spoonful!
Sometimes I even drizzle chocolate syrup over the top!
Oh, and it looks so pretty and tastes so good too!
Did you know that there’s a National Coffee Milkshake Day? Yes sirree, apparently there’s a national food holiday for all your favorites.
So mark your calendar for July 26th because you’ll definitely need to celebrate with our creamy coffee milkshake recipe.
I can’t think of a more delicious and perfect way for coffee lovers to cool off on a hot summer day than with a coffee ice cream milkshake, can you?
Make it an adult milkshake and add a shot of coffee liqueur. Now we’re talking!
Add a cherry on top and some chocolate covered coffee beans and you'll be sipping on a gourmet frozen treat!
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How to make a homemade milkshake
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- Stir chocolate milk and instant coffee granules together until granules are dissolved.
- Puree the chocolate milk mixture, ice cream and ice cubes in a blender until smooth.
- Pour into two glasses.
- Garnish with whipped topping and chocolate shavings!
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Drizzle with caramel topping
- Garnish with mini chocolate chips
- Dip the rim of your glass in chocolate syrup and chocolate sprinkles
- Be sure to use cold milk
- Add a splash of coffee syrup
Substitutions
- Substitute instant espresso granules for the instant coffee powder and make an espresso milkshake
- Omit the milk and use cold coffee
- Make this delicious coffee milkshake recipe with whole milk instead of chocolate milk
- You can substitute your favorite non-dairy milk for the chocolate milk
Ingredients for a coffee shake recipe
- chocolate milk – adds creamy dairy notes
- instant coffee granules – gives an added layer of coffee flavor
- coffee ice cream – a must have in a coffee milkshake
- ice cubes – helps to make it cold and frothy
- whipped topping – use real whipped cream or frozen nondairy topping
- chocolate shavings – for added texture and flavor
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- Brownie Milkshake
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Coffee Milkshake
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Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate milk
- 2 Tbs. instant coffee granules
- 1 cup coffee ice cream
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2/3 cup whipped topping
- chocolate shavings
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Instructions
- Combine chocolate milk and instant coffee granules, stirring until blended.
- In blender puree chocolate milk mixture, ice cream and ice cubes until smooth.
- Divide evenly between two glasses.
- Top with whipped topping and chocolate shavings and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute instant espresso granules for the coffee granules and make an espresso milkshake
- Omit the milk and use cold brewed coffee
- Garnish with mini chocolate chips
- Dip the rim of your glass in chocolate syrup and chocolate sprinkles
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