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Monday, December 22, 2014

Peppermint Mocha Milkshake




With this being the week of Christmas I wanted to post something that screams Christmas to me. With a  hint of peppermint and bursting with chocolate, this peppermint mocha milkshake will be great to drink on Christmas Eve by a cozy fire or on Christmas day.

Since there are no Chick-Fil-A's here in the pacific northwest, which I am very sad about, I decided to recreate one of my favorite holiday milkshakes from them, peppermint chocolate chip, with a twist.




For a richer milkshake I would suggest using a rich and creamy mocha or chocolate ice cream. The richer the better. I used ice cream from Tilamook, which is a brand that I was first  introduced to  here in the pacific northwest.

Peppermint Mocha Milkshake

Yield 2  8 oz glasses


Ingredients:

2 cups espresso mocha ice cream (I used Tilamook ice cream)
1/2 cup milk (I used 2%)
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 Peppermint (crushed)


Instructions:

1. Place espresso mocha ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and pure vanilla extract in blender. Set aside.
2. Start blender on low speed and progress to high speed until all ingredients are combined.
3. Pour milkshake into cup and cover with whipped topping.
4. Crumble crushed peppermint over whipped topping.




I hope you all have a blessed Christmas spent with family and friends. What is your Christmas tradition?

If you try this recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment below, or take a photo and tag it on Instagram or Twitter with #savorthebaking!


Savor The Baking,
Chineka

18 comments:

  1. Oh my word!! This looks amazing!! Seriously, you've outdone yourself combining peppermint and mocha!! YUM:) Delicious and festive!! WIN!

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    1. Thanks Cailee. I'm so glad you like the milkshake recipe. Let me know if you try it. Have a great week :-)

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  2. What a decadent and festive shake! It looks delicious!

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  3. Oh this looks so fantastic and refreshing!!

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    1. Thanks Jocelyn. It was refreshing and full of flavor. :-)

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  4. Ah just what I need right now. Souds delicious and festive!

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    1. Thanks Oana. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year.

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  5. This looks so yummy and winter perfect. I haven't tried the milkshake at Chick-Fil-A, but it must be very good because your rendition looks amazing :)

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    1. Thanks Sarah. The Chick-Fil-A one is amazing, but if you can't get there this version is a great runner up.

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  6. Since it's summer in Australia and we have no Chick-Fil-A down here either, I'll make the sacrifice and drink this peppermint-mocha milk shake in their honor. My son lives south of Atlanta in Chick-Fil-A land and I get such a kick out of the billboards. "Eat mor chikin"

    Happy New Year!

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    1. lol...You are right Maureen. "Eat mor chikin"... :-) I'm sure that this milkshake will be a nice way to honor them. Happy New Year to you as well!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Bintu. I hope you are having a great Sunday.

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  8. This milkshake looks amazing! I haven't had a milkshake in eons, but peppermint mocha would be the absolute perfect flavour to change that with!

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    1. Thanks Stacey. It tasted delicious and happy 2015 to you!

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