Summer is here and that means we are all turning to cooler foods and drinks to help beat the heat. One of my favorite desserts in the summer is a milkshake. Milkshakes are so delicious and can be made in so many different ways. We were all talking about our favorite candy bars the other day and I decided to try and make a milkshake to mimic one of Mathlete’s favorite. Creating this almond coconut milkshake was fun and was so easy thanks to Silk Almond Coconut blend that I used to get a really delicious coconut flavor. {Hint: search #collectivebias and #SilkAlmondBlends for even more almond milk recipes}
For this milkshake, I used a combination of Silk Almond Coconut Blend and Silk Almondmilk Protein + Fiber. Both gave the milkshake a delicious almond flavor with just a hint of coconut added in. I love the idea of the extra protein and fiber I was adding into this sweet treat too. I hadn’t seen the Protein + Fiber version of Silk Almondmilk before but I was visiting Safeway for something else and stumbled upon it in the dairy aisle.
- 1 banana sliced and frozen
- 1/2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup Silk Almond Coconut Blend
- 1/2 cup Silk Almondmilk Protein + Fiber
- 1/2 cup chocolate frozen yogurt or ice cream
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 3 Tbsp shredded coconut divided
- Sliced almond {optional}
- Chocolate shavings {optional}
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Add banana to blender and pulse once or twice to roughly chop. Add cocoa powder, milk, frozen yogurt, almond extra and 2 1/2 Tbsp shredded coconut. Blend until smooth. Pour into cup and top with shredded coconut, sliced almonds and chocolate shavings.
This milkshake is the perfect combination of almond, coconut and chocolate. The banana is the perfect sweetener but it leaves absolutely no banana taste. Trust me on that one…I can taste banana in practically anything it is put in and I couldn’t pick out the flavor! Silk almond milks provide the perfect balance of almond and coconut flavor. Plus, it tastes delicious and is has so many great nutritional benefits.
What are some of your favorite summertime treats? Do you make milkshakes to cool down in the summer?
Looks so yummy Shannah! The pictures are great too, especially the last one, that’s my favorite. Yum yum, pinning!!
kelley recently posted…Skinny Pina Colada with Almond Milk
Oh that looks so good! I love almond milk too!
Kim (TheKimSixFix) recently posted…Red, White and Blue Independence Day Mantel
Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing. I love almond milk and now I’m suddenly craving a milkshake:)
Kara recently posted…It’s Going To Be A Bright Bright Sunshiny Day Sign
I LOVE coconut and almond, so this milkshake is calling my name – YUM!
keri @ shaken together recently posted…Stars & Stripes Patriotic Flag Art
My daughter makes milkshakes all the time and she often uses almond milk. This looks wonderful. All the flavors sound great to me! Pinning!
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This sounds delicious…I love the almond + coconut combo as it is, and then you went and made it into a milkshake! I need one of these in my hand ASAP. Off to stock up on more Silk! #client
David @ Spiced recently posted…Red Wine Portobello Burgers
This sounds delightful! The perfect summer time treat! I haven’t played around too much with Almond Milk yet but I love almonds and I bet it adds and awesome flavor to recipes!
sharon garofalow recently posted…Delicious Dessert Ideas with Ice Cream
I love milk shakes. I love the flavors you add to this one, sounds perfect for a hot summer day.
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness recently posted…Parmesan Shrimp Skillet
This looks so yummy, pinned for later!
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I just have to try this! Sounds great!
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