Mint Chocolate Chip Shake (Printable)
Creamy shake combining mint, chocolate chips, and whipped cream for a refreshing treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy & Frozen
01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
02 - 1/2 cup whole milk or milk of choice
03 - 1/2 cup whipped cream
→ Flavorings
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
05 - 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (mini or chopped)
06 - 2–3 drops green food coloring (optional)
→ Toppings
07 - 1 tablespoon chocolate chips or chocolate shavings for garnish
08 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, chocolate chips, and food coloring (if using) in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, with chocolate chips well incorporated but still slightly chunky for texture.
02 - Pour mixture into two tall glasses. Top each generously with whipped cream. Garnish with extra chocolate chips or shavings and a fresh mint leaf, if desired. Serve immediately with a straw and long spoon.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Five minutes is all that stands between you and a dessert that feels like it came from an old-fashioned soda fountain.
- The combination of cool mint and rich chocolate chips is the sort of thing that makes everyone pause mid-sip and ask for the recipe.
02 -
- Over-blending chocolate chips until they disappear completely is a rookie mistake. You want those tiny flecks and occasional chunks for texture.
- Peppermint extract varies wildly between brands. Always start with less than the recipe calls for, then taste and adjust.
03 -
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes beforehand. The frost on the outside makes the whole experience feel infinitely more special.
- Extra chocolate chips can be blended in at the very end with just one quick pulse. You get chunks without completely overdoing the blending.