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How to Make the Perfect Nutella Milkshake

American · Easy · 5 min · 2 servings

vegetarian
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This decadent Nutella milkshake swirls rich hazelnut chocolate spread into creamy vanilla ice cream for an incredibly indulgent frozen dessert drink. A crowd-pleasing homemade Nutella shake recipe that chocolate hazelnut fans will absolutely love.

Why this recipe works

This Nutella Milkshake recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 5 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 530 calories with 9g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.

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What you will need

This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:

  • 4 tbsp Nutella hazelnut spread
  • 3 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1 tbsp crushed hazelnuts

Step by step instructions

Step 1: Warm the Nutella Slightly

Microwave the Nutella for 10 seconds before adding it to the blender. This makes it easier to blend smoothly into the ice cream without leaving unblended clumps.

Step 2: Blend Everything

Add the warmed Nutella, vanilla ice cream, and whole milk to the blender. Blend on high for 40 to 50 seconds until silky smooth and uniformly combined with a rich chocolate hazelnut color.

Step 3: Top and Serve

Pour into chilled glasses, top with whipped cream, drizzle extra Nutella on top in a spiral pattern, and sprinkle with crushed hazelnuts. Serve immediately.

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Easy substitutions

Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:

  • Nutella → any generic hazelnut chocolate spread as a more affordable option
  • whole milk → hazelnut milk to enhance the nutty flavor throughout the shake

Common mistakes to avoid

Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:

  • Not warming the Nutella first which causes it to clump together and not blend evenly
  • Using too little Nutella resulting in a mild flavor that does not stand out from a plain chocolate shake

Nutrition facts

Per serving: 530 calories, 9g protein, 66g carbs, 25g fat, 2g fiber.

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