PB&J Milkshake

With just a couple of staple ingredients, we can have a sweet and creamy shake at our fingertips in just a few minutes. Don't you love a dessert that you don't have to wait for?!? So, let's get to it...

There's not much to say about this milkshake. It's pretty basic. All we need is some chopped fresh strawberries, a little peanut butter, some vanilla ice cream, and some milk. Throw it all in a blender, blend until smooth, and recipe complete!

However, there are a few nuances that we need to consider when making this milkshake. First up, the milk matters. I'm usually a low fat milk kinda gal, but we want a higher fat content for this milkshake, because that's one of the things that helps keep it nice and creamy. Whole milk is first choice, but 2% milk works fine too. If you're craving this shake in a pinch and only have 1% or skim milk on hand, mix it with some heavy cream to help balance out the fat content. Works like a charm!

When it comes to strawberries, they don't need to be frozen to be successful in this milkshake. We can throw them straight in from the fridge. But, if you want a thicker shake, you could totally freeze the berries first. Now if your strawberries are not super sweet, you can help them along by adding a tablespoon of strawberry jam to the blender to help bump up the strawberry flavor and the sweet flavor. It's a great trick to keep in your back pocket!

For me, the best part of a milkshake is the garnishes. And, we're going to put our garnishes right on the rim of the glass! To start, we'll take a little peanut butter and schmear it all over the rim of your serving glass. Then, take some freeze dried strawberries, crush them up, and mix them with pretty sprinkles to adhere right onto the peanut butter. From there, pour in your shake, add another fresh strawberry on the rim for decoration, and finish it off with a pretty paper straw to complete the vibe. Super simple, and super beautiful!

These creamy shakes are exactly what you'd want them to be. They're the perfect balance of fresh strawberry and creamy peanut butter. The vanilla ice cream is what adds thickness and volume to the drink. And, the milk just ties it all together.

Besides, milk does a body good...right?

Yes, these milkshakes have ice cream in them which makes them dessert. But, I'd have to argue that fresh fruit, protein loaded peanut butter, and calcium rich milk has to put these shakes somewhere near the healthy category, don't you think?

I think we could persuade a jury on that.

Either way, these shakes are a comforting treat for the kiddos and grown ups, alike. What better way can you think of to bond with your littles than over a peanut butter and jelly flavored ice cream extravaganza?

You're right...this shake is the only way.

Ok, everyone. I hope your back to school season is smooth, your families stay safe, and your bellies stay satisfied. I'm hear to help with that wherever I can!

I hope you enjoy! And, let's drink!