Milkshakes/Smoothies

[Ascherit]

Share awesome recipes with me, please?

I have a pack of ice in the freezer and some fruit (specifically blueberries and strawberries) that won't be eaten anytime soon. I also have ice cream (vanilla), too.

[Dani]

Usually I just put some scoops of icecream in the blender, dump whatever fruits I want to use and a bit of milk and turn on the blender. lol

[Mitchi]

Well for a good smoothie, you need yogurt. Also, don't use ice, use frozen fruit instead. If you use ice, then it will end up all grainy and icy :<

try a cup of fruit, a cup and a half of milk and a cup of yogurt (or half a cup of ice cream if you want a shake). I don't know exact measurements for it, I usually eyeball it. I usually end up with good results though.

[MintyVampire]

Originally Posted by Dani

Usually I just put some scoops of icecream in the blender, dump whatever fruits I want to use and a bit of milk and turn on the blender. lol

This is what I do too! Never fails because you can always make adjustment to it.
Home-made berries milkshake are like the best!!!

And what Mitchi said with the yogurt its always a heathier choice! Depends what yogurt you use though, the flavour might not go well with the berries.

[Metty]

Half a blender of Vanilla ice cream.
Quarter filled with milk and ice cubes.
Chocolate syrup.
Shot or two of Whiskey or Cognac.
Add milk as needed for desired thick or thinness.

Mind you I make enough for two 34oz cups and have a giant blender as my mother enjoys my milkshakes as well.

[Torikakae]

Originally Posted by Mitchi

Well for a good smoothie, you need yogurt. Also, don't use ice, use frozen fruit instead. If you use ice, then it will end up all grainy and icy :<

Huh? The grainy-icy texture is a bad thing? But that's how I like my fruit shakes.....maybe I'm the only one?

[PedroRomero]

Originally Posted by Torikakae

Huh? The grainy-icy texture is a bad thing? But that's how I like my fruit shakes.....maybe I'm the only one?

you're not the only one. i gues it's really a matter of preference

[Milkshakes]

I HEARD MY NAME?
Well, you could just throw them all together, then add some ice cream and milk, then you'll have a creamy mess. (that came out wrong)

[Mitchi]

Originally Posted by Torikakae

Huh? The grainy-icy texture is a bad thing? But that's how I like my fruit shakes.....maybe I'm the only one?

Nothing wrong with it. Not surprised it would be a preference, since most filipinos are used to eating Halo-halo (which I haven't had in forever D: )...I like the ice too sometimes, just not in smoothies.


Mostly because it's not technically a smoothie if it's not completely smooth when blended. (most americans I know hate ice in their shakes/smothies (for real milkshakes you really aren't supposed to use Ice, because of the ice cream).

[Ascherit]

What kind of yogurt do you suggest, Mitchi? Plain, flavored, etc? Like should I match yogurt flavors with the type of fruit I'm using?

[Mitchi]

So I had a reply, but my internet ate it.

I'd use a flavor that's similar or compatible with the fruit I'm using, like strawberry flavor for strawberries, blueberry/raspberry for mixed berries, etc. Banana works well with strawberry too. Plain can work too though, and Vanilla can work with some fruits to make it really creamy tasting.