basic no-icecream milkshake recipe:
Blender
2 cups of rich milk( I use whole milk and add 1/4 c powdered milk or non-dairy creamer, but you can use Half and Half, or dilute whipping cream or yogurt with milk to make 2 cups)
half cup of sugar---unless you are flavoring the milkshake with something that already is sweetened like chocolate mix
flavor of your choice:
bananas-over ripe is best, peaches-cut up in small chunks, strawberries, pineapple chunks, chocolate milk mix(for two servings and sometimes I throw in a dash of cooking cocoa to make it more intense), half cup of smooth peanut butter(also good WITH the chocolate too) or 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract and one egg(not if you are afraid of raw eggs-use egg substitute), instant coffee(double the amount--4 teaspoons)-can also use 1/2 envelope of kool-aid mix or 1/2 pkg. dry Jello in favorite flavor.
blend the rich milk, sugar, and flavor in the blender on high until well mixed and frothy.
divide this in half by pouring half into a pitcher or jar and refrigerate. add to half the mixture in the blender approximately 3/4 tray of icecubes and CHOP--can put the ice cubes in one at a time thru the little hole in the lid, but make sure they are all getting crushed. If you use pre-crushed ice use about 1 1/2 cups. Blend until thickened and smooth. Can add more or less ice to get proper texture. This makes two large servings per blender jar. Dont forget the other half in the fridge!
Ravyn