Creamy Espresso Milkshake Recipe

Indulge in this heavenly Creamy Espresso Milkshake! This recipe, inspired by Readers Digest, creates a luxuriously thick and creamy milkshake with a rich espresso flavor. For an extra-smooth texture, chill your milk for 10 minutes before blending. The perfect blend of coffee, chocolate, and creamy milk makes this the ultimate treat for coffee lovers. Make it today!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 159.9 kcal

Protein 17g

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Ingredients for Creamy Espresso Milkshake

1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups low fat milk
8 ice cubes
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup water

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How to Make Creamy Espresso Milkshake

In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons espresso powder, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup water.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Remove from heat and let cool completely to room temperature.
Pour half of the cooled espresso mixture into a blender.
Add 2 cups of chilled milk, 4 ice cubes, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Blend until thick and frothy.
Pour into two tall glasses.
Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining espresso mixture, milk, ice, and vanilla extract.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

101g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Creamy Espresso Milkshake?

Creamy Espresso Milkshake takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Creamy Espresso Milkshake?

Creamy Espresso Milkshake has approximately 159.9 calories per serving, with about 17 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Creamy Espresso Milkshake?

The key ingredients for Creamy Espresso Milkshake are Sugar, Instant Espresso Powder, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Low Fat Milk, Ice Cubes, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.