Ready for more healthy shakes? Try my protein milkshake, almond milk milkshake, or Snickers protein shake. Hot take: milkshakes are an underrated treat that should be made at home more often–especially when they’re made with wholesome ingredients. Que, my diet milkshake recipe. Using a handful of staples, we can re-create the milkshakes of our youth, just without the copious amounts of added sugar or syrups. Win-win!
Why I love this recipe
The perfect texture. It’s thick, creamy, and sweet–like all good milkshakes should be. Low-calorie. Each serving is only 50 calories, but you’d never guess by how decadent it tastes. Make it fit your diet. Easily make a dairy-free, vegan, or sugar-free milkshake by swapping some ingredients. Customize it. I’m starting with the classic chocolate milkshake recipe, but I included a list of equally delicious flavor combinations to choose from.
Ingredients needed
Milk of choice. I used unsweetened almond milk, but I also had luck with coconut milk, cashew milk, and dairy milk. For an extra boost of chocolate, use chocolate milk. Cocoa powder. I used unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder. Granulated sweetener. To keep the calories low, I used granulated allulose, but any sweetener can be used. If you’re not worried about a few extra calories, use regular sugar or maple syrup. Ice. Gives the milkshake extra thickness without any calories!
How to make a healthy chocolate milkshake
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Step 1- Blend. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until thick and creamy. Step 2- Serve. Pour into two glasses and enjoy.
Arman’s recipe tips
Taste before pouring. Adding ice can sometimes dilute the sweetness of the shake, so I always taste it first in case it needs more sweetener. Make milk ice cubes. For extra creaminess, freeze your milk in an ice cube tray, then use milk cubes instead of regular ice. Drizzle sugar-free chocolate syrup on the inside of the glass before serving for an extra boost of chocolate flavor.
Storage instructions
Storing: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days. Give it a stir before serving.
Healthy strawberry milkshake. Replace the ice with 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries. You can also omit the cocoa powder. Vanilla milkshake. Omit the cocoa powder and use unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Banana milkshake. Replace the ice with 1-2 frozen bananas and a dash of cinnamon. Oreo milkshake. Omit the cocoa powder and add 2 homemade or store bought Oreo cookies. Avocado milkshake. Add 1/2 large avocado (or just make my avocado smoothie). Peanut butter milkshake. Add 2 tablespoons of drippy peanut butter (or any nut butter). Tripe berry milkshake. Add ½ cup of frozen strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, and omit the cocoa powder.
Freezing: Transfer leftovers to an ice cube tray and freeze. Once frozen, store the cubes in a freezer-safe bag for three months. To re-mix, add it to a blender with a splash of milk and blend until smooth.
More healthy drinks to try
Carrot smoothie Chocolate peanut butter smoothie Coffee protein shake Classic Protein shake recipe Or any of these drink recipes
