Milkshakes

Almost any concoction with milk can be called a “milkshake”. Don’t overlook the value of cottage cheese either. It adds protein, calcium and calories and makes a creamier shake.

Vanilla Milkshake – good source of protein, calcium, potassium and vitamin A

3 cups vanilla ice cream
1 1/4 cups milk
1 banana
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Blend until smooth. For variation, add 1/4 cup of chocolate syrup or 1 cup of canned peaches. 1500 calories

Yankee Malted – good source of all nutrients due to Ensure

2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups chocolate ice cream
1/2 cup vanilla Ensure
1 egg
2 Tbsp malted milk powder
Blend until smooth. 1150 calories

Yoghurt Nog – good source of protein, vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and calcium

1 cup vanilla yoghurt
1/2 cup orange juice
1 egg
1 small banana
1 Tbsp sugar
Blend until smooth. 410 calories

Malted Milk – good source of protein, calcium and vitamin A

1 cup milk
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup half and half
2 Tbsp malted milk powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Blend until smooth. 520 calories

Mocha Orange Cream – good source vitamin A, protein, calcium and vitamin C

1 cup crushed ice
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 Tbsp instant coffee
2 drops orange extract
Blend. 770 calories

Nutty Chocolate Milk – good source of protein and calcium

1 cup milk
2 Tbsp chocolate syrup
2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
1 tsp wheat germ
Blend. May be served hot or cold. 430 calories

Orange Foam – good source of protein, vitamin C and calcium

1 cup orange juice
3/4 cup vanilla ice cream
Blend until smooth. 350 calories

Peach Pillow – good source vitamin C, protein, calcium and vitamin A

1 cup vanilla yoghurt
1 jar strained baby food peaches
1/2 cup milk
Blend. 375 calories

Peaches a L’Orange Juice – good source of protein, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium

3 canned peach halves
1 cup crushed ice
1 1/4 cup half and half
1/4 cup orange juice
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Blend. 400 calories

Peaches and Cream – good source of protein, calcium and vitamin A

1 cup milk
1 cup canned peaches in light syrup
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1/4 tsp salt
2 drops vanilla extract
Blend until smooth. 630 calories

Creamy Lime Sherbert – good source of protein, calcium and vitamin A

1 cup half and half
1 cup crushed ice
1/3 cup lime juice
1/4 cup sugar
2 drops lime extract
1 drop green food coloring
Put all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth. 530 calories

Hawaiian Shake – good source of protein, potassium, calcium and vitamin C

2 small bananas
1 1/2 cups ice cream
1 cup milk
1 pkg. instant breakfast (any flavor)
3 Tbsp honey
Blend. 1275 calories

Italian Cream Berries – good source of protein, calcium and vitamin C

1 1/4 cups strawberries
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup crushed ice
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
3 1/2 Tbsp chocolate chips
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Blend. 660 calories

Lemon Lift – good source of protein, potassium and calcium

1 cup lemon yoghurt
3/4 cup milk
1 banana
few drops vanilla extract
Blend. 450 calories

Lime Whip – good source of protein, calcium and vitamin C

1 cup liquid lime gelatine
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup half and half
2 drops vanilla extract
Blend. 480 calories

Pepper Upper – good source of all nutrients due to Ensure

1 cup Dr. Pepper
3/4 cup vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup vanilla Ensure
Blend until smooth. 450 calories