Coffee Milkshake With Mocha Flavor + Video, DF

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Total Time:
10 minutes mins

Yields:
13.5 oz (1 serving)
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This coffee milkshake recipe gives you the perfect ratio of coffee to ice cream, a nice thick consistency with coffee flavor and chocolate hints, plus its completely customizable if you prefer it dairy free or vegan.

In order to prepare this coffee milkshake recipe you need about 10 minutes and a blender. It makes a delicious summer treat or any time of the year.

When you mix ice cream with coffee and a few extra ingredients you get a thick and creamy dessert with rich coffee and chocolate flavor. You can use whatever ice cream you have as long it’s not fruity. If you’re a big coffee lover, then you need to give this coffee milkshake a try.

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If you need more milkshake recipes make sure to check this strawberry milkshake and pineapple milkshake as well.

And since we’re talking about coffee, here are a few more treat infuses with coffee that you could try: coffee cake without refined sugar, carob cake – a chocolate and coffee flavored cake, a coffee flavored banana smoothie perfect for breakfast or a healthy homemade coffee carob ice cream.

Coffee Flavored Milkshake With Espresso

The strong espresso sure will give you the jolt you need on a slow afternoon. And this rich espresso milkshake is for true coffee lovers, it will burst with coffee (mocha) flavor!

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If you don’t have espresso, you can make this coffee shake with brewed coffee leftover will work too. Or if you have some instant coffee granules you can use a teaspoon of that and add milk as the base liquid to thin the milkshake out.

Ingredients For A Healthier Coffee Milkshake

Plain vanilla ice cream (you can use a regular ice cream or coffee flavored ice cream. I used a coconut based dairy free vanilla ice cream, because I can’t tolerate dairy).
Coffee or espresso, cold (or use instant coffee and milk instead).
Cream (optional) to cut some sugar and reduce the amount of ice cream. I used coconut cream, which is dairy free, but it’s up to you.
Frozen banana (for a thicker milkshake, or use ice).
Cacao powder (the chocolate flavor will enhance the coffee flavor even more).
Pinch of cinnamon (the spice hint will make it even more flavorful).

Find the complete printable recipe with measurements below.

Note: Keep in mind that even though coffee has health benefits, when combined with ice cream and sugar this will not make it a healthy drink and should be consumed in moderation as an occasional treat.

You can make this coffee flavored milkshake with regular ice cream or with dairy free ice cream.

Mocha Flavored Milk Shake

What makes this coffee milkshake really delicious is because it blends the flavors of chocolate and coffee; the addition of cinnamon will make it even more flavorful.

No Caffeine: This coffee milkshake can be made with decaffeinated espresso without sacrificing taste.

How To Make A Coffee Milkshake

Step 1. Prepare the ingredients: for easy-to-scoop ice cream, remove from the freezer 10 minutes before using. For a thicker shake use frozen banana, or if you prefer your milkshake without banana, use ice instead, or just leave it out. And don’t forget to chill your glasses. This will ensure the coffee milkshake stays cold as long as possible.

Easy coffee milkshake with espresso and chocolate in a blender.

Step 2. Add ingredients in a blender and blend the milkshake. Start on the lowest speed and work your way up to medium speed, blend until the coffee milkshake is smooth. Pulse a few times as needed to keep things moving.

Step 3. Taste and adjust ingredients as needed, adding more milk, coffee or ice cream for creaminess (see substitutions and add-ins you could use, below in the post).

Step 4. Pour into glasses and enjoy right away.

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Pro Tip For A Perfect Milk Shake Texture

The ratio for real nice, thick milk shake you need about 14-16 ounces of ice cream (solid ingredients) and 2 ounces of liquid ingredients (coffee/ espresso/ or other liquid like milk).

Coffee Milkshake Substitutions/Add-ins:

Make this coffee milk shake dairy free or vegan: There are many non-dairy alternatives to milk and ice cream. For creamier results use a coconut based ice cream or cashew based ice cream (plain vanilla flavor). If you are bothered by the ingredients used in these store-bought ice creams, then you can make your own healthier homemade vegan ice cream without added sugar. And use that as a base in the shake.
If you prefer to make your coffee milk shake without ice cream entirely then use more frozen bananas and add some coconut cream for thickness.
Add seeds: chia seeds, hemp seeds or milled flax seeds for fiber and plant based protein.
For thicker texture, add some peanut butter or or other nut butters.

Coffee milkshake served in a glass and chocolate sprinkles.

What Blender To Use For A Milkshake

Any blender that has a “frozen drink” set up, this usually pulses a few times to make things move a bit and then blends on low without breaking the consistency. Here I’m using a beast blender with smaller cups, which is very convenient for single serving smoothies and drinks.

Storing The Coffee Milkshake

Storing leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the freezer. It will turn to ice-cream. Consume the milkshake within 1 to 2 months after it’s frozen.

To defrost: a milkshake that’s frozen solid you need to move it from the freezer to the fridge for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. If it separates you can re-blend.

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Coffee Milkshake With Chocolate Notes (Mocha Flavor)

This coffee milkshake recipe gives you the perfect ratio of coffee to ice cream, a nice thick consistency with coffee flavor and chocolate hints plus its completely customizable if you want it dairy free or vegan. To make this recipe for coffee milkshake you need about 10 minutes to whip it up in your blender. It makes a delicious treat for any time of the year, especially during summer!

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Prep Time
9 minutes mins
Blend Time
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Total Time
10 minutes mins
Course:
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Cuisine:
American, Dairy Free
Servings:
13.5 oz (1 serving)
Calories:
684kcal
Author:
Olga Caz
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4-5 scoops vanilla ice cream – I used dairy free vanilla ice cream (about 1 ½ cups)
¼ cup espresso – cold, or strong coffee (or use instant coffee and milk as the base liquid)
1 frozen banana – for a thicker milkshake, or use ice, or omit
1 tbsp cacao powder
pinch of cinnamon
1 tsp shaved chocolate – to sprinkle on top (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients:

For easy-to-scoop ice cream, remove from the freezer 5-10 minutes before using. For a thicker shake use frozen banana, or if you prefer your milkshake without banana, use ice instead, or just leave it out.

Add ingredients and blend the coffee milkshake:

Start on the lowest speed and work your way up to medium speed, blend until the milkshake is smooth. Pulse a few times as needed to keep things moving. Whatever you do, mix it in less than a minute or you will get a liquidy shake.
Taste and adjust ingredients as needed, adding more milk, coffee or ice cream for creaminess.
Pour into glasses and enjoy right away.

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Tips For A Perfect Coffee Milkshake

The ratio for real nice, thick milk shake is about 14-16 ounces of ice cream (solid ingredients) and 2 ounces of liquid ingredients (coffee/ espresso).
Don’t forget to chill your glasses. This will ensure the milkshake stays cold as long as possible.
Best ice cream for a dairy free milkshake: if you want that rich, creamy, and silky texture that you get from a high-fat content ice cream then use a cashew based ice cream. Or use a coconut based ice cream (plain vanilla flavor). If you are bothered by the ingredients used in these dairy free store-bought ice creams, then you can make your own healthier homemade vegan ice cream without added sugar. And use that as a base in the shake.
If you prefer to make your coffee milk shake without ice cream entirely then use more frozen bananas and add some coconut cream for thickness.
Add chia seeds, hemp seeds or milled flax seeds for fiber and plant based protein. You can also add some peanut butter or or other nut butters.

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