Old-Fashioned Vanilla Milkshake
There's nothing like a creamy vanilla milkshake to celebrate National Vanilla Milkshake Day (June 20) - or any warm afternoon in between. This is the classic soda-fountain version, made with Hoosier Hill Farm Malted Milk Powder for that distinctive old-fashioned malt flavor you remember. It's the same simple recipe we print right on the jar, with just four ingredients and five minutes between you and a taste of the Heartland at home.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
5 minutes
Yields
1 large milkshake (or 2 small)
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons Hoosier Hill Farm Malted Milk Powder
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, to serve (optional)
Directions
- Step one: Place your serving glass in the freezer to chill while you blend. A cold glass keeps your shake thick and frosty longer.
- Step two: Add the milk, Malted Milk Powder, and vanilla extract to a blender. Blend for 10–15 seconds. Malted milk powder doesn't fully dissolve (it forms a suspension) so blending it with the milk first gives you the smoothest texture.
- Step three: Add the vanilla ice cream and blend on low just until smooth and creamy. Don't over-blend, or the shake will thin out.
- Step four: Pour into your chilled glass, top with whipped cream and a cherry, and serve right away with a straw or a long spoon. Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- Start with great vanilla ice cream. Because the recipe is so simple, your ice cream does most of the work. A rich, full-fat vanilla bean ice cream gives the best results.
- Want it thicker? Add a second scoop of ice cream, or use less milk. Too thick to sip? Stream in a splash more milk while blending.
- No fresh milk on hand? Whisk 3 tablespoons of Hoosier Hill Farm Whole Milk Powder into 1 cup of cold water and use it in place of the dairy milk.
- Serving a crowd? This recipe doubles, triples, or quadruples beautifully—just blend in batches so everything stays smooth.
Variations
- Vanilla Bean: Swap the extract for the scraped seeds of half a vanilla bean.
- Malted Chocolate: Blend in 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder for a chocolate malt.
- Coffee Malt: Add 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder for a grown-up twist.
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Description
Description
Made from barley malt, wheat, milk, and a touch of salt, Malted Milk Powder is the key ingredient in old-fashioned malted milkshakes. Use our Malted Milk Powder to give that distinctive malt taste to your baked goods.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. We do not recommend refrigeration or freezing.
Please Note: Our Malted Milk Powder does not dissolve in liquid. It will mix with your liquid to form a suspension, but the barley malt does not dissolve.
Note: 25 lb products will arrive in a bag.
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What does malted milk powder do in a milkshake?
What does malted milk powder do in a milkshake?
It adds the toasty, gently sweet "malt" flavor found in old-fashioned soda-fountain shakes. Made from barley malt, wheat, and milk, it deepens the vanilla and gives the shake a richer, creamier taste.
What's the difference between a milkshake and a malt?
What's the difference between a milkshake and a malt?
malt is simply a milkshake with malted milk powder blended in. This recipe gives you a classic vanilla milkshake with that nostalgic malted twist.
Do I need a blender?
Do I need a blender?
A blender gives the smoothest texture, but you can soften the ice cream and whisk everything together by hand for a thicker, old-school shake.
Does Hoosier Hill Farm Malted Milk Powder dissolve completely?
Does Hoosier Hill Farm Malted Milk Powder dissolve completely?
No, it forms a suspension rather than fully dissolving, so blend it with the milk first for the smoothest result.
Is this vanilla milkshake gluten-free?
Is this vanilla milkshake gluten-free?
No. Malted Milk Powder is made with barley malt and wheat, so this recipe contains gluten. It is, however, peanut- and tree-nut-free and made with no additives.
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