Hello, welcome! It’s getting warmer every day these days, and what is better than a nice cold drink under the sun? That is what life is about—drinking some icy cold espresso milkshakes with your friends and family under the sun.
There are countless ways to drink your coffee. Espresso, Americano, Cappuccino, Latte, Mocha, or even different ways to make your coffee, like the Turkish coffee I drank on my trip to Antalya, Turkey.
So there is no time to get bored with coffee! But you might not have heard about an espresso milkshake, which is one of my favorite ways to get coffee into my system in the summer.
With no further ado, let’s get to know about an espresso milkshake.
An espresso milkshake is the perfect drink or dessert on a hot day.
Introduction to Espresso Milkshake Recipe
An espresso milkshake is a beautiful combination of rich dark espresso and iced creamy dessert, perfect for coffee lovers who are seeking a sweet treat with a caffeine boost.
The intense, deep flavors of espresso with the smooth, soft, and sweet base of vanilla ice cream create a gorgeous beverage!
Let’s go over three main ingredients for making the best espresso milkshake.
Main Ingredients of Espresso Milkshake
1. Espresso
What makes espresso different from coffee, and why do you need espresso instead of a regular cup of coffee?
Espresso is thicker and more intense than coffee, as it brews coffee at a high temperature and pressure with a small amount of water. It’s like the essence of the coffee beans.
Espresso, with its intense flavor and scent, will mix so well with vanilla ice cream.
Dark-Roasted Coffee Beans
I recommend using dark-roasted coffee beans to make espresso for the espresso milkshake recipe!
And if you ask me, I love my espresso really dark, intense, and chocolatey, like Mayorga Intense Dark Roast Coffee, 2 lb bag – Muy Macho Blend.
There is nothing like opening a bag of whole-bean coffee, freshly grinding it yourself, and extracting the espresso on my own!
2. Vanilla Ice Cream
You could totally use regular vanilla ice cream to make this espresso milkshake.
I make my own vanilla ice cream because I like having fresh, homemade vanilla ice cream. So for those of you who want to make your own vanilla ice cream with me using the Ninja Creami ice cream maker, I included the recipe for the vanilla ice cream below too.
Like this vanilla ice cream made with oat milk, you have to try it! If you are lactose-intolerant like me, this creamy oat vanilla ice cream is a great choice as an ingredient for your espresso milkshake. Or you could just eat it for your dessert, of course!
3. Almond Milk
Almond milk has vitamin E and is naturally lactose-free!
Mooala Organic Simple Almond Milk, 32 oz
Made with only three ingredients and organic, this is the kind of almond milk we were all looking for.
I love replacing regular cow milk with almond milk for the same reason as using plant-based oat vanilla ice cream.
Almond milk is naturally lactose-free, has lots more nutrients, like vitamin E, that is great for the skin, and has a much longer shelf life.
Vanilla Ice Cream with Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker
If you want to make your own vanilla ice cream, you need this ice cream maker machine.
You could just buy vanilla ice cream for this recipe, but homemade, fresh vanilla ice cream is so amazing… You won’t regret it.
I got my Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker about a year ago, and needless to say, I use it often and love it! It makes really good ice cream in such a short period of time, but there are some cons to having it, like the pretty big noise it makes. If you are interested, read my detailed Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker review here.
My Ninja Creami Ice Cream Machine in my kitchen!
Equipment Needed: Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker
There are many reasons to get this Ninja Creami Ice Cream, but here are some of the pros of getting it:
- Makes absolutely divine sorbets, ice creams, and milkshakes
- Inexpensive
- Quick to produce results
- Any ingredients for your needs
If you want to learn more, I explained more in detail in the post.
Then let’s get started with the espresso milkshake recipe!
Espresso Milkshake | Almond Milk Ninja Creami Recipe
Homemade Fresh Espresso Milkshake
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large bowl, add vegan cream, oat milk, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Add the date sugar bit by bit into the mixture. Mix until the mixture is well combined. Let it dissolve and fully combine for 5 minutes.
- Pour the base into an empty CREAMi pint. Place the lid on and freeze overnight.
- With the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker, select and run the ICE CREAM program.
- Have 1 1/2 cups of vanilla ice cream, whether homemade with the recipe above or store-bought, and 1/2 cup of almond milk.
- If you have the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker, put them in the CREAMI pint. Run the MILKSHAKE program.
- If you don’t have the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker, put them in the blender. Blend roughly to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a milkshake cup.
- Make 2 shots of espresso. Pour it directly on top of the vanilla milkshake base. Your espresso milkshake is ready!
- Whip 1/3 cup of cream and put it on top of your milkshake.
- Shred some dark chocolate over the whipped cream.
- Optionally, you can drizzle some chocolate syrup or caramel syrup on top.
Optional Additions for Espresso Milkshake
1. Whipped Cream
For decoration and more cream on top, try vegan whipped cream on top of the espresso milkshake!
I used to love cream, but I would always have stomach aches after having lots of it. But with plant-based cream like this, it’s so amazing! It tastes fluffy, fresh, and smooth. Make your own whipping cream with this product.
2. Dark Chocolate Shreds
Geneve Real Swiss Vegan Dark Chocolate Drama 3.5oz (3 Pack)
Last but not least, there are dark chocolate shreds for the most luxurious espresso milkshake. Just shred some dark chocolate on top of your espresso milkshake to decorate and have a finishing taste of deep, dark, chocolate!
Variations of Espresso Milkshake
There are even more variations of espresso milkshakes!
Try some drizzles of caramel syrup, chocolate syrup, or even a dash of cinnamon. I feel like a dash of cinnamon powder and a cinnamon stick on top of this would be a perfect winter edition as a hot drink. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have it on a hot summer day.
Summary of Espresso Milkshake
I hope you enjoyed this espresso milkshake recipe.
It’s getting warmer and warmer every day, and the daytime is getting longer every day in Norway. So I am super looking forward to drinking lots of this espresso milkshake on a hot day!
So decadent and rich, I hope you make this refreshing and sophisticated drink. It could also be a great drink to serve to your friends when they come over. Once you have the vanilla ice cream ready, it’s quite a simple recipe to prepare, but your friends will be so impressed by the luxurious taste and look.
Enjoy your espresso milkshake and the summer!
My Other Milkshake Recipe
Blueberry Milkshake Recipe | Ninja Creami Milkshake Recipe
This homemade blueberry milkshake recipe has sweet vanilla and fruity blueberry flavors! So creamy and delicious, it can be called both a drink and a dessert.
Other Ninja Creami recipes you might want to check out…
Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream | Peanut Butter & Chocolate
Try this easy Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream, which is made of only six ingredients but tastes so wonderful! This recipe is packed with protein and plant power.
Chocolate Bingsu | Almond Milk Ninja Creami Recipe
Try this rich chocolate bingsu with easy homemade chocolate syrup, chocolate chips, and ice cream. You can also add brownies for more texture! Learn the recipe.
Mango Bingsu | Almond Milk Ninja Creami Recipe
Indulge in this classic Korean mango bingsu with our easy almond milk and juicy apple mango recipe! Perfectly sweet, refreshing, and light. Learn more.
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