Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake (Printable Version)
A creamy, minty chocolate chip milkshake topped with light whipped cream and fresh mint accents.
# What You'll Need:
→ Milkshake Base
01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
04 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
05 - 2-3 drops green food coloring (optional)
→ Whipped Cream Topping
06 - 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
07 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
→ Garnishes
08 - Additional chocolate chips or chocolate shavings (optional)
09 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar in chilled bowl until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - Combine vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring in blender. Blend until completely smooth.
03 - Add mini chocolate chips to blender and pulse briefly to distribute while maintaining small chunks throughout.
04 - Divide milkshake evenly between two tall glasses.
05 - Top each glass generously with prepared whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate chips, shavings, or fresh mint leaves as desired. Serve immediately with straws.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Ready in literally five minutes—faster than ordering delivery and infinitely more satisfying
- The perfect balance of cool mint and rich chocolate feels like a spa day for your taste buds
- Crowd pleasing enough for dinner guests but easy enough for a Tuesday night craving
02 -
- Overblending the chocolate chips turns them into microscopic specks instead of satisfying chunks
- Peppermint extract strength varies wildly between brands—always taste before adding more
- Room temperature ingredients make thin, sad milkshakes—keep everything ice cold until blending
03 -
- Use slightly softened ice cream straight from the fridge, not rock hard from the freezer
- The pulse function on your blender is your best friend for keeping chocolate chunks intact