Vegan Milkshake
This is one tasty Vegan Milkshake—made for those with dietary restrictions but tasty to everyone.
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It’s not easy being a vegan. They miss out on one of the great culinary delights: milkshakes. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Not when you can make a milkshake that’s vegan friendly and tastes as good as any other homemade milkshake. Therein lies the brilliance of this vegan milkshake recipe, which only takes a few minutes and is so good you may not even realize it’s vegan.
All you need is almond milk and cocoa powder, as well as a few sweeteners like maple syrup. We also suggest adding a couple of bananas to the mix to give the shake a little more texture and nutrients. Whether you’re a vegan, lactose intolerant, or just looking for a healthy milkshake, you won’t be disappointed.
Speaking of vegan-friendly beverages, when the weather gets cold and you need something to warm you up, look no further than vegan hot chocolate. There are plenty of other vegan sweets out there worth trying. For example, you can easily make a loaf of vegan gluten-free banana bread. You can also try vegan chickpea cookie-dough bowls. Last but not least, you may want to give vegan banana ice cream bars or cookie-dough vegan banana ice cream bars a try. Who says vegans can’t have a sweet tooth?
Are Vegan Milkshakes Healthy?
In addition to being vegan friendly, this milkshake contains just three grams of fat and 25 grams of sugar. It also contains just 163 calories, which is quite low for a milkshake. Keep in mind that most of the sweetness comes from natural ingredients like bananas and maple syrup, so you’re not relying on a lot of refined sugars. On top of that, the bananas in the recipe provide plenty of potassium and vitamin C.
Add a Little Extra
As with any milkshake, you’re free to add some extra ingredients to make the flavor more to your personal taste. For example, some people like to add cinnamon to their milkshakes. You can also add a scoop of protein powder to make the milkshake the ideal post-gym treat. Adding more fruit like strawberries or raspberries can also give it a little more texture. If presentation matters, top the shake with some vegan sprinkles, vegan chocolate chips, or vegan marshmallows.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk, chilled
- 2 large ripe bananas, frozen and sliced
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine
Blend milk, bananas, cocoa, syrup, and vanilla.
Blend
Process until creamy.
Serve
Adjust sweetness, pour, and enjoy.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
To prepare this milkshake ahead of time, you can peel, chop, and freeze the bananas until you’re ready to make the milkshake. Once blended, don’t wait too long to drink it because the milkshake will start to lose its texture if it sits on the counter or in the fridge. For this same reason, I don’t recommend freezing the shake.
In addition to almond milk, both oat milk and coconut milk can be used to make a vegan milkshake.
For a thicker milkshake, use a little less almond milk than the recipe calls for. You can also add an extra banana to the blender.
Serving Suggestions
In some cases, a vegan milkshake can be appropriate to have with a full meal. If that’s the case, try making a Thai veggie burger as your main course with the milkshake on the side. Fries are another traditional food that goes hand in hand with milkshakes. For vegans, we recommend easy pommes frites, which you can make at home. Of course, if your milkshake happens to be a morning treat, you may want to cook a breakfast of dairy-free waffles to pair with it.
Vegan Milkshake
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk chilled
- 2 large ripe bananas frozen and sliced
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the chilled almond milk, frozen banana slices, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary, then pour into two glasses and serve immediately.
Nutrition
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