Friday Favorite: Coffee Milkshakes
I’m usually not much of one for cold coffee milkshakes, but these past few weeks I’ve been making our afternoon coffee in the form of a milkshake. They are tasty, delicious, and healthy – not to mention super quick.
How do I make them? Freeze ice cube tray with whole milk. Put 1 or 1.5 cups of cream into your blender pitcher. Add 2 Tablespoons of maple syrup and a dash of vanilla. Add a few ounces of strongly brewed coffee (we use a few shots of espresso). Put the blender pitcher in the freezer and while you’re at it a few glasses so they chill.
After about 30 minutes when the cream is good and chilled, add frozen milk cubes and blend for a few minutes. That’s all there is to it. It’s so delicious it’s hard to believe it’s good for you. All that healthy fat in the cream is chocked full of vitamin A and other goodness, the probiotics in the raw milk are good for your gut, there are minerals in the maple syrup and antioxidants in the coffee. Who knew something so tasty could be so healthy?
What’s your favorite frosty beverage?
Filed under Friday Favorites | Comments (14)
Coffee milk is the official state drink of Rhode Island. That’s made with coffee syrup and is a staple in most RI homes. I’m not a huge fan of coffee but I love coffee flavored drinks. Strange I know. This looks fantastic!
to Lisa's comment
I know you’ve written of your love for espresso many times. I was just wondering if you have an espresso machine at home, and if so, what you use. I’ve been in the market for one (even returning one after a few weeks because I was unhappy), and wanted to know what your thoughts on the subject were. Thanks!
to Christine Jamrok's comment
After going through a few cheap and lower priced machines we finally saved up and purchased a Brutus Expobar IV and we LOVE it. We got it from Whole Latte Love.
to Susy's comment
mmm…those look delicious! I just discovered frozen coffee and coffee ice cream…I’m in trouble now.
Also, I LOVE your glasses – where did you get them?
to Allison's comment
These are handmade glasses that I got 15 years ago at a store somewhere, I actually don’t remember where I got them.
to Susy's comment
Looks delish! Are those glass straws? Are they easy to clean? I’ve seems them in some of the catalogs we get, but they kind of freak me out, what with kids and everything.
to Adriana's comment
Yes, they are glass straws. I got them from Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/transaction/66024965?ref=fb2_tnx_title
They aren’t difficult to clean, I have a small brush I use for them, like this Straw Washing Brush from Amazon. You can buy stainless steel ones if you’re worried about breakage, but we find these to be very sturdy.
to Susy's comment
believe it or not I love strawberry “slushes”. I take a handful of fresh berries, ice, a little water (which determines how thick or thin I want it), stevia, and a little bit of fresh lemon. Blend it all and serve with some mint. yum
to Amy S's comment
Yum, yum, yum.
to Lemongrass's comment
I love mango, banana, gauva slush/ice cream. Dice and freeze fruit, then blend with a tablespoon of lime juice, mint or tarragon leaves. I made myself some bamboo straws.
to Lemongrass's comment
My favorite ice cream is starbucks coffee….well…it’s tied with peppermint:) I am gonna try this! It looks delish!
to amy's comment
A coffee shake is my favorite too…. though I’ve only ever made mine with coffee ice cream and milk – this looks much better!
to Elyse's comment
I made this today… Oh my word, this was delicious and such a easy and healthy way to make a milkshake :) Thank you!
to kathie's comment
Oh, yum, Susy! Can’t wait to try this.
to Carol's comment