For a foolproof mylkshake recipe, just blend 3 scoops of plant-based ice-cream of any flavour with 1 cup of plant-milk. To avoid palm oil in malted milk powder, sub with rice malt syrup.
Vanilla Tahini Shake (Minimalist Baker) is a unique variation on boring milkshakes. It blends ‘coconut milk ice cubes’ with tahini (a calcium-rich jar of creamed sesame seeds) and real vanilla. Sweetened with maple syrup, the secret ingredient to make it thick and creamy is – mild-tasting cauliflower! If you prefer fruit, there’s a strawberry shake recipe to try instead. Keep spices away from pets (read more on food safety for people & pets).
The shake itself is made with your favourite non-dairy milk (this uses almond milk, we like ReRooted as it’s organic and packed in returnable glass bottles). And frozen cauliflower (yes!) This is because the humble cauli is very mild in flavour, and makes things creamy (it’s even used to make cakes!)
The shake is sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla extract (don’t skimp, fake vanilla is sometimes made with beaver extract), then flavoured with tahini. If you’ve never tried it, tahini is basically just creamed sesame seeds (sold in light or dark versions in glass jars). It’s easy to find and is packed with calcium. You can spread remaining tahini on toast or drizzle it on porridge. If you want, you can finish off this shake with a drizzle of coconut whip (or look in stores for ready-made versions by Nature’s Charm or The Coconut Collab).
If you like making smoothies and shakes, you don’t need a £400 Vitamix, but it does pay to invest in a quality blender with a glass jug. Cheap plastic blenders will just burn the motor out quickly, if you make a morning smoothie every day. Just as important is to find one that’s easy to clean, so you’ll be inspired to use it, and not just leave it in the cupboard, gathering dust!
maple-sweetened jamocha shake recipe
This maple-sweetened jamocha shake (Minimalist Baker) is a nice homemade alternative to a mocha coffee (chocolate and coffee). It’s made with canned coconut milk (Nature’s Charm is a good brand, sold in tins and free from monkey-slave harvesting) and sweetened with vanilla and maple syrup.
Avoid caffeine for pregnancy/nursing and affected medical conditons. Keep this recipe away from pets due to chocolate & coffee.
This shake even contains some protein in the form of nut butter. Top with coconut whipped cream (again, Nature’s Charm is a good brand or find tubs of vegan double cream in stores by The Coconut Collab). Better than coffee-shop shakes and no plastic packaging – and much cheaper too.
This strawberry mylkshake (The Simple Veganista) would rival any fast food restaurant. All you need are berries, plant milk, maple syrup, frozen bananas and vanilla. Or for wicked days, try the chocolate mylkshake!
peanut butter protein shake
This peanut butter protein shake (Notably Vegan) is sweetened with soft medjool dates and vegan protein powder. You can in spices, cacao or tahini. Or even a shot of espresso for an energy kick!
