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Vanilla milkshake in a small mason jar topped with whipped cream and sprinkles.
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Mason Jar Milkshake (for One)

Learn how to make an easy Mason Jar Milkshake with vanilla ice cream and milk. You can make a milkshake without a blender in an apartment, dorm room, tiny house, or anywhere you find yourself with minimal appliances. This is a single serving recipe that is ideal for those times when you need a quick pick-me-up, but not a whole batch of dessert! Just grab a mason jar, lid, some ice cream, and milk.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Resting Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy milkshake recipe, how to make a milkshake without a blender, mason jar milkshake, milkshake for one, single serving milkshake
Servings: 1 milkshake
Calories: 291kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vanilla ice cream 160g
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

  • Fill a 16-ounce (pint size) mason jar (preferably a wide-mouth jar) with 1 cup of vanilla ice cream (about 4 large scoops).
  • Pour 2 tablespoons of whole milk over the ice cream and allow the jar to sit for 15 minutes at room temperature to soften.
  • Close the jar lid and ring securely and give a gently shake to test the seal. Wrap the jar with a kitchen towel to prevent slipping and shake for about 1 minute. Open the jar and set the lid aside.
  • Use a butter knife to stir any remaining clumps of ice cream until the milkshake is smooth. If you are adding mix-ins (such as crushed cookies, candies or a drizzle of chocolate syrup), add them in and stir once more. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles!

Notes

Mix In Ideas:
You can have so much fun with mix-in ideas for this recipe. First, you could switch up the ice cream. I love a chocolate ice cream, cookies-and-cream, or strawberry. 
Mix-in ideas might include crushed up cookies, mini m&ms, chopped candy bars, or chocolate or caramel sauce. Since we aren't using a blender, opt for mix-ins that will incorporate easily just through stirring or shaking the jar. 
Notes on the Yield:
Recipe makes approximately one 8-ounce milkshake--perfect for a single serving dessert! 
Nutrition information will vary depending on which ice cream and milk you choose to use. Information provided is a guide only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 0.1mg