So I am in this weight loss journey for the long haul and what has absolutely worked for me is making over some of my favorite food indulgences! I found a bread alternative that I like and I substitute zucchini in all of my pasta dishes. My biggest sweet craving is ice cream, especially milkshakes! I have been wanting to make a milkshake for the longest time but haven't really found anything that came close.
While I was out to Walmart to finish up on the toys and decorations for my daughter's Easter basket I headed to the grocery section to check out what I could use to make-over my milkshakes. I searched the yogurt section and noticed the Müller® Ice Cream Inspired Yogurt. I love yogurt and ice cream so this was the perfect combination. They come in three flavors: Vanilla Bean, Mint Chocolate Chip and Raspberry Chocolate chip.
As soon as I put my toddler to bed that night I decided to use my "me"time to experiment on making a milkshake. I wanted a nice creamy vanilla shake to round out my snack I took out some fresh strawberries and paired it with the raspberry chocolate chip.
First I took a container of the Vanilla bean and popped it into the freezer. I let it freeze for about 15 minutes. I scooped out the entire container into my mini blender. It really did look like really ice cream!
Then I took half a cup of unsweetened coconut milk and pour it in with the yogurt.
I blended it until it was rich and creamy and placed it inside of this cute milk glass jar and topped it with a fun striped straw!
I had some delicious fresh strawberries so I took the raspberry chocolate chip Müller® Ice Cream Inspired Yogurt and thinned it out with a tiny bit of coconut milk. Then I poured it into a little container and used it to dip my strawberries. It was the perfect combination with the milk shake!
I took my milkshake and strawberries to the couch, put up my feet and watched my favorite reality shows that I DVR'ed. Pure bliss, and I didn't have to break my diet to do it!
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Which one of the three flavors would you try first? Would you eat them straight up or create a recipe around them?
I am a huge milkshake fan as well and will be trying this. I've also read about substituting the zucchini for pasta but I haven't done that yet.
ReplyDeleteReginia Cordell (Arr Pii)
www.poisedinprint.com
I would definitely try the mint first! I haven't had ice cream or milkshakes in forever, but when I do it is always mint-flavored something. I will definitely be checking these out next time I'm in the food store :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds great. I tend to have a sweet tooth as well and am always looking for creative options so I don't end up devouring a pint of ice cream. What? You don't do that?!? Oh well, just me I guess. :)
ReplyDeleteAmanda
www.queenofthelandoftwigsnberries.com
I would definitely try them straight up first and would probably try the strawberry. I have been looking for this brand and have yet to find it--but I will keep looking. That was a brilliant idea for a milkshake!!
ReplyDeleteThis is proof you don't have to ruin your whole day of healthy choices to be able to have a fun treat. Can't wait to try the milkshake.
ReplyDeleteWe love milkshake here. We love to incorporate fruits too. Our favorite is mango, kiwi, and strawberries.
ReplyDeleteI love mint chocolate chip ice cream, so I would love to try that one first, but, they all look good. That's a much healthier treat than a milkshake would be and less calories. It looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteI would have to do the mint chocolate chip for the first one to try!! Your milkshake looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteOMG I love Muller big time, I love their product line big time. I also like milkshakes even though I am yet to have one this year then again it's been pretty cold for one (saying that i eat ice cream once a week)
ReplyDeleteThe raspberry looks tempting for me. I'm not a big fan of vanilla except cake :) .... I would definitely try it with and without a recipe. Yours looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I would love to try and make this milkshake! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThose yogurt dipped strawberries sound incredible. I love, love, love this idea and that milkshake too.
ReplyDeleteOooo this milkshake sounds pretty delicious!!! I really wanna try one and may just have to do that! Yum!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried drinking a milkshake while eating strawberries. Sounds like a good combination. I really want to try that raspberry chocolate chip.
ReplyDeleteThis does sound great. I like the little milk jar for drinking it out of, that's perfect for little hands to hold too!
ReplyDeleteThis is very timing! I'm currently on a diet and been going to the gym 5-6 days a week.
ReplyDeleteI miss ice cream too! I don't eat strawberries but will definitely try the milkshake! :)
Yum! This does not look like diet food -- can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of milkshakes and strawberries! I can't to try out this recipe. Thank you for sharing this awesome treat.
ReplyDeleteI thought I had commented on here but I guess it didn't work. I definitely want to try this and, although I'm never usually a fan of strawberry anything, the fresh ingredients make such a difference. This looks SO good.
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