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Published: May 21, 2015 Last Modified: August 17, 2018 By Sara 27 Comments

Blueberry Milkshake

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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!

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.

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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!

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?

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!

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?

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!

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!

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!

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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!
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Blueberry Milkshake

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! Adapted from Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 260kcal
Author Sara Welch

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Vitamin C: 8.1mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Beatrice says

      February 9, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of fresh fruit and light ice cream!

      Reply
    2. Amy Basso says

      May 24, 2015 at 1:31 pm

      What a refreshing treat for hot summer days!

      Reply
    3. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

      May 23, 2015 at 9:23 am

      We love to make milkshakes for the kids in the afternoon! I am loving the skinny version!

      Reply
    4. Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says

      May 22, 2015 at 11:50 pm

      I’m jumping back on the healthy eating train, but I still need to satisfy my sweet tooth; this would be the perfect treat for that! I love all of those berries!

      Reply
    5. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

      May 22, 2015 at 10:45 pm

      I LOVEEEE milkshakes but don’t indulge in them very often because they have so much fat and calories! Loving how you lightened these up! Pinned!

      Reply
    6. Christina says

      May 22, 2015 at 8:24 pm

      These look amazing. Shared on my Facebook page and Twitter. I’m going to try these for the kiddos and myself- loving that they are “skinny”!

      Reply
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