Sip & Snack - Red Velvet

We are a big fan of milkshakes in this house. The last shake recipe I featured was a huge hit with my husband so when I was brainstorming for a Valentines Day themed recipe I thought I would turn to the beloved whipped drink one more time. This time I drew inspiration from a Toronto restaurant called The Lakeview that features an apple pie milkshake which has an entire slice of pie in it. So I thought I would do the same but with a giant red velvet cupcake from our favorite bakery. It's a sip & snack all in one!

Here's how it all went down...

I started with this adorable cupcake that really was so pretty by itself that I almost backed down on destroying it, but it eventually it met its demise.

Two straws in case you feel like sharing with your sweetie - my husband opted to enjoy his solo - it must be an only child thing :)

Ingredients

3 cups vanilla ice cream {I use this low fat brand & love}

3/4 cup milk

1 red velvet cupcake

drop of red food coloring {optional}

Directions

Mix three scoops vanilla ice cream, milk & drop of food coloring in blender till creamy. Once at desired texture add in crumbled cupcake {with frosting if you have a serious sweet tooth}. Blend till evenly distributed, top with your favorite decorations or some whip cream & enjoy!

{want to make this a boozy shake - add in some cake flavored vodka & use red velvet ice cream}

milkshake maker & fountain glass // sprinkles // straws 

almond joy milkshake

When it comes to sweets there is nothing my husband loves more then a frosty milkshake. So much so that we were gifted an enormous restaurant quality milkshake maker this past Christmas. Since this substantial machine takes over some significant real estate on our countertop, I thought I would put it to good use. Inspired by the almond joy flavored ham radio grooms cake {image below} that I surprised my main squeeze with on our wedding day, I thought I would create a tasty treat using the same flavors. However this time around I couldn't resist making a spiked version for a really indulgent creamy milkshake that we both could enjoy. Check out all the details below to make one for yourself!!!

Ingredients

3 scoops vanilla ice cream

1/2 cup chocolate syrup 

1 oz baileys {optional}

1 oz amaretto {optional}

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1/4 cup shredded coconut

Directions

toast shredded coconut in your oven till golden brown 

blend ice cream, syrup & liquor till creamy 

{add sliced almonds & coconut for a more textur & added almond joy flavor}

pour into glass, garnish with sliced almonds & toasted coconut

soda fountain glass // napkins {on super sale} // straws 

Cheers!!!