This recipe for a blueberry milkshake is a cool treat that’s on the lighter side – this milkshake has 70% less calories than the original version!
Ready for a refreshing drink? This blueberry milkshake is made with ice cream, milk and frozen blueberries and is perfect for a hot day.
What happened to this school year? I feel like it was just yesterday that I was dropping my older girls off for their very first day of preschool and now it’s almost summer break. You know what they say about time flying! Anyways, we all need some cool treats to beat the summer heat and this might be my new favorite. It’s a blueberry milkshake with 70% less calories than the original version.
How do you make a blueberry milkshake?
Milkshakes taste amazing, but they’re definitely one of the highest calorie frozen treats. A milkshake from an ice cream parlor can set you back over 700 calories and 18 grams of fat with all of the whole milk and premium ice cream. In comparison, this blueberry milkshake clocks in at 220 calories and 5 grams of fat, a huge improvement. So how did I do it?
The first step was to cut some calories and fat by using light ice cream and 1% milk. I didn’t use skim milk because it makes the milkshake a little icy. The next step was to swap out some the ice cream for frozen berries – with less ice cream and more fruit the calories drop dramatically. I used blueberries but you could really use any frozen berry you have on hand. A little honey cuts the tartness from the frozen berries because hey, this is still a dessert right?
I topped the shakes with some whipped cream, mint and a blueberry. The whipped cream is optional but it only adds a few calories per serving so go ahead and splurge a little. My girls LOVED these blueberry milkshakes and I felt good about giving them a treat that wasn’t loaded with calories and fat. I have a feeling we’ll be making our fair share of milkshakes this summer, and I’m already planning other flavor combinations in my head!
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Blueberry Milkshake
Ingredients
- 2 cups light vanilla ice cream
- 2 cups 1% milk
- 2 cups frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Whipped cream, fresh berries and sprigs of mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, puree all of the ingredients until thick and smooth. Pour into 4 glasses. Garnish with whipped cream, sprinkles and fresh berries.
Jenna says
I love that this milkshake is on the skinny side, Pinned!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Love this skinny recipe! Looks amazing and perfect for these warm months! So pretty in presentation, too!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These look absolutely fantastic and perfect for summer!
Urvi says
So yummy and tempting.
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Yowzers, I don’t think I’ll be drinking an ice cream parlor milkshake for awhile! These look delicious, I would never have even guessed that they are skinny!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
I know right! My little guy just had his last day at his mommy’s day out! So fast!
Luckily I will just drown my sorrows in this milkshake because it sounds amazing!
Jaime says
Yay for milkshakes! I’m watching my calorie intake and this would be perfect!
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
This looks yummy! I’ve been making a smoothie in the morning before work daily. I sure wish I would of seen this post before I went to the store this morning. Thanks for sharing!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
What a great way to lighten up a classic! I will have to make this with the strawberries I have on hand 🙂
valerie Hansen says
Wow those look so fabulous and yes the styling is great too….Your pics are always so fab, wish I could get the sizing figured out, still not much luck. Probably because I am using an iPhone…I need a new camera! Have a great weekend!
xo
Valerie
Kimberly Bonham says
Oh man! These look so delish! Yummy! Your pictures are amazing. What type of camera do you use? Do you use an editing program too?
Sara says
Hi! I use a Canon 6D camera. I edit in Lightroom and Photoshop, I mostly use Lightroom for food and Photoshop for portraits.
Mary says
This looks so yummy and delicious! I will be adding this to my Memorial Day menu!
Ashley (QLCC) says
Your styling here is gorgeous! And I do love a good SKINNY milkshake!
Manila Spoon says
Love that you lowered the calorie content and yet still enjoy a lot of flavor in this milkshake! So summer-perfect. Pinned for trying later. 🙂
Ashley says
I love making my own milkshakes and smoothies! I can make them exactly how I want them to taste…and as creamy as I want. I hate going to a place and getting a milkshake I can’t even sip through a straw.
Randi Salko says
This looks fantastic. Substitutint the frozen fruit is a great idea!
Robin Follette says
The sprinkles top it off perfectly!
Rowan says
This is amazing – I have pinned this for later. SO great 🙂
Florian @ContentednessCooking says
This looks delicious, perfect for summer!
Nikki says
These look delicious with the whipped cream & sugar!