Kitchen Trick: Making Milkshake Without A Blender

Milkshake

Long-awaited summer is finally here! Most of us enjoy it, as it is the season to relax,  swim, eat BBQ,  plan holidays, etc. And we would say, this is a particularly happy summer because we can finally travel! Well, at least the vaccinated among us.

But summer is also the season to enjoy all kinds of frozen delicacies – milkshake, ice cream, frozen yogurt, etc. ” But no one prevents from enjoying all that during the whole year!” you might say. Indeed that is true! But you have to admit that there is something unique about the combination of outdoor heat and frozen sweets.

We know that milkshake is one of the favorite cold beverages. But do you know why? We believe that it is because you can make easily make countless combinations in the comfort of your home.  You can’t sleep, and you have a craving for a milk and ice cream combo? No problem! Just turn on your blender and fix yourself a delicious cold treat.

But what can you do if you don’t have a blender?  Many people believe that you need this machine to make a milkshake.  We did too! But research we conducted and conversations with some people with more experience showed that this is a misconception. In reality, there are plenty of ways to make a milkshake without a blender. Hence, if you are on a budget or don’t have space on the counter for this machine, it doesn’t mean that you should be deprived of your favorite drink.

How to Make Milkshake Without a Blender?

Strawberry Milkshake

Okay, one thing is to know that it is possible. Yet another is to learn how to make a milkshake without a blender.  We know that this sounds like science! But don’t worry! It is super simple if you follow these steps.

Put the Ice Cream in the Jar and Melt it

The first step when making a milkshake recipe without a blender is to take the ice cream out of the freezer a put a scoop or two in a heatproof jar or glass.

Before you do anything else, you need to thaw it. There are two ways for that.  You can leave it for some time to melt naturally. Another way is to put it in a microwave for seven to ten minutes depending on the type of oven.

Pour the Ice Cream in the Glass

Now is the time to transfer the ice cream to regular glass. Keep in mind that around ¾ of the glass should be filled with ice cream if you want a thick milkshake. In case you want to make your favorite strawberry milkshake without a blender super thick, consider preparing it in the bowl.

Pour the Milk

We understand that you don’t want an extra milky beverage. However, milk is an essential ingredient, so now it is time to add it. Even just a bit of milk will enable you to mix the shake more easily. Besides, milk is the reason why it is a milkshake and not ice cream, and why you can drink it with a straw. It depends on you how much milk you will add to your oreo milkshake without a blender or any other.

It’s Time to Mix

The most challenging thing is to mix the milk and ice cream until you get a perfectly smooth beverage. You can do it with a hand mixer or manually. If you opt for manual mixing, it will take longer, but the results will be amazing. Of course, everything is easier when the ice cream is well melted.

Milkshake Without Ice Cream

Who said that you need to put ice cream? We know we didn’t! it is something that often troubles vegans because it is not always easy to find cruelty-free ice cream. However, there is a solution for everything, including this. If you don’t want ice cream for any reason, you can put frozen fruits and some ice cubes? This way, you can get a splendid banana milkshake without a blender. You can also use vanilla extract. You want to know how to make a chocolate milkshake without a blender and ice cream? It is also quite simple. You just need ice cubes and cocoa. Vegans can use almond, coconut, or other vegetal milk alternatives. We especially appreciate coconut milk because it allows us to enjoy that wonderful thick texture.

Conclusion

Is there anyone who doesn’t like a milkshake? We didn’t think so! But some people can’t afford a good blender, or they don’t have space for it! However, as you can see, it is still possible to enjoy a favorite treat because there are ways of making a milkshake without a blender? Have you tried to do it? What are your experiences?