How to Make Milkshakes Without a Blender - Mason Jar Milkshakes
This easy recipe will teach you how to make a milkshake without a blender. It's easy! These mason jar milkshakes come together quickly and can be customized with your favorite ice cream and mix-ins.
mix-insuse a few spoonfuls of your favorites like chocolate syrup, crushed Oreos, M&Ms and more
Instructions
Measure out 1 cup of ice cream using a measuring cup, kitchen scale, or just scooping the ice cream straight into a 16 ounce (pint size) wide mouth mason jar and filling to the "1-cup" line. If you used the line on the mason jar, break up the packed ice cream with a spoon after measuring so the ice cream will thaw out faster.Note: 1 cup of ice cream is more than you think! For me it was about 4 large scoops.
If you used a scale or measuring cup, transfer the ice cream to a 16 ounce wide-mouth mason jar. Pour over 2 tablespoons of whole milk and allow the jar to sit for fifteen minutes at room temperature so the ice cream can soften.
Place the lid and lid ring on the jar and close. Give a quick shake to test the seal and then shake for 1 minute. Wrap the jar with a kitchen towel as needed to prevent slipping.
Open the jar and set the lid aside. If mixing in chocolate or caramel syrup, you can add that now. Grab a butter knife and stir the remaining clump/clumps of ice cream vigorously until smooth, about 30-60 seconds. Add in any other mix-ins (like candies or cookie pieces), give a stir, and top with a large swirl of homemade whipped cream. Add sprinkles and cherries as you like!
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Notes
Which type of ice cream should I use? I suggest a high-quality vanilla ice cream like Breyer's, Tillamook, or Haagen Dazs. Others will work, but the flavor won't be quite as good. Skip those huge 1-gallon buckets of generic ice cream--the ingredients aren't great and the final flavor in the shake is bland.No mason jar? Try a another container with a tight fitting lid (something like a protein shake bottle or reliable food storage container) could work for this. Be sure there is enough room left in the jar for shaking (should be about 1/2-2/3 full of ingredients). Shake slowly at first and/or wrap with a kitchen towel to avoid leaks.Having trouble scooping the ice cream? Allow the container to sit closed on the counter for 5 minutes or so and then try again.How to Make More Than One Shake
Double the recipe and shake it up in a 32-ounce (quart) wide mouth mason jar. Split between two milkshake glasses.
Use multiple 16 ounce mason jars (or similar suitable containers) and place the ingredients for 1 shake in each jar. Follow recipe, shaking each jar assembly line style. Good for parties!
So long as your jar has about 1/3 of space left, you can increase the amount of ice cream and milk to make a larger shake. I like about 1 tablespoon of milk per 1/2 cup of ice cream.
How to Save LeftoversIf you are going to save a portion of the freshly mixed shake, I suggest popping it back in the freezer immediately. You can freeze it in a mason jar with a lid, but leave some room at the top for expansion.Mix-In Ideas
Change up the flavor of ice cream, using maybe strawberry, chocolate, or cookies-n-cream.
Add in syrups like hot fudge or caramel - start with about 1 tablespoon for a shake this size.
Try a few spoonfuls of crushed cookies like Oreos or crisp chocolate chip.
Candy is a favorite too! Try Reese's Pieces, M&Ms, chopped Snickers, Butterfinger, and more.
What about chopped fruit, malt powder, marshmallow fluff, or whipped cream? Yum!
Nutrition Facts
How to Make Milkshakes Without a Blender - Mason Jar Milkshakes
Amount per Serving
Calories
291
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
62
mg
21
%
Sodium
117
mg
5
%
Potassium
308
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
33
g
11
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
29
g
32
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
604
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
206
mg
21
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.