Grinch Freakshake Recipe
Calories: 472kcal
Thick, creamy, and bright green, this Grinch freakshake is a festive holiday treat topped with candies, whipped cream, and a candy heart.
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Ingredients
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream about 300 g / 10.5 oz
- 240 ml 1 cup milk, cold
- A few drops green food colorant adjust to desired shade of Grinch green
- 100 g 3.5 oz white chocolate bar, chopped (for melting)
- 2 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 heart-shaped candies classic "Grinch heart" look
- 2-3 tablespoon green and red candies M&M’s, sprinkles, or similar
- Licorice candies or candy canes
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: Place chopped white chocolate and canola oil in a heatproof bowl and microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Decorate the rims: Dip the rims of two tall milkshake glasses into the melted white chocolate.
- Add candy accents: Press two or three candies into the chocolate rim while it’s still soft. Place the glasses in the fridge for 5–10 minutes to set.
- Make the Shake
- Blend: In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, milk, and green food coloring. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust with more milk for a thinner shake or more ice cream for a thicker shake.
- Pour: Fill the prepared glasses with the green milkshake.
- Garnish
- Whipped cream swirl: Top each glass with a tall swirl of whipped cream.
- Final decorations: Add the heart-shaped candy on top and sprinkle more red and green candies for a festive look.
Expert Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 0.1mg