Thick Strawberry Milkshake
A proper thick shake made with real strawberries and vanilla ice cream, ready in five minutes.
- Time5 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.25 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 130kcal
- 20.3gcarbs
- 17.3gof which sugars
- 3.2gfat
- 1.8gsaturates
- 4.4gprotein
- 2.2gfibre
- 0.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Slice the strawberries and put them in a blender with the sugar. Leave for 5 minutes so they release some juice.
5 min - 2
Add the ice cream, milk and vanilla.
- 3
Blend on high for 30 to 40 seconds until thick and pink with no big pieces of fruit.
- 4
If it is too thick to pour, add a splash more milk. If it is too thin, add another scoop of ice cream.
- 5
Pour into chilled glasses and serve with wide straws.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
