Yoghurt, honey and fruit milkshake

Ingredients

• 250 mlcold semi-skimmed milk
• 250 gcold natural yoghurt
• 150 gfruit of your choice
• 30 ml (2 tablespoons)honey
• 2–3 dropsvanilla flavouring
• 75 ml (5 tablespoons)crushed ice

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the fruit

   Clean the fruit and chop it into small pieces.

2. 2

   Blend the mixture

   Blend the milk, yoghurt, fruit, vanilla flavouring and honey together.

3. 3

   Add the ice

   Add the crushed ice and blend again.

4. 4

   Pour into glasses

   Pour the milkshake into long drink glasses.

5. 5

   Decorate the glasses

   Decorate each glass as you like.

6. 6

   Serve with straws

   Serve with a colourful straw.

What is a yoghurt, honey and fruit milkshake?

This is a simple Italian-style blended drink made with milk, yoghurt, fruit and honey. Its quick preparation and familiar ingredients make it an easy option for breakfast or a light snack.

Cold dairy and crushed ice give it a smooth, cool texture, while the fruit brings freshness and the honey rounds out the flavour.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 119 calories, 6g protein, 21g carbs, 3g fat.

The fruit and honey provide most of the carbohydrates, while the milk and yoghurt contribute protein and some fat. For a more filling plate, serve a glass with toast or oats; the estimates vary with the fruit and yoghurt you choose.

Choosing the fruit

Fruit choice: use 150 g of fruit you enjoy, cleaned and chopped before blending. The recipe leaves the variety open, so the flavour and sweetness will depend on what you pick.

Preparation: smaller pieces are easier to blend evenly with the milk and yoghurt.

Blend for a smooth drink

First blend: combine the milk, yoghurt, fruit, vanilla and honey until the mixture is smooth. Taste the fruit-led mixture before adding the ice if you want to check its sweetness.

Second blend: add the crushed ice and blend again, just until it is incorporated and the drink is chilled.

Keep the texture creamy

Dairy: cold semi-skimmed milk and natural yoghurt make the base creamy without masking the fruit.

Ice: crushed ice is easier to blend than large cubes. Add it at the end, as the method directs, to keep the drink cold without watering it down before blending.

Serve straight away

Timing: the whole recipe takes about five minutes, so prepare the glasses before you start if you want to serve promptly.

Presentation: pour into long drink glasses, decorate as you like and serve with colourful straws.

What to serve alongside it

For a simple breakfast, pair a glass with toast or a small bowl of oats. For a snack, serve it on its own or alongside a piece of fruit.

Recipe notes & tips

• Use cold milk and yoghurt so the drink is chilled as soon as it is blended.
• Chop the fruit into small pieces for easier blending.
• Add the crushed ice after blending the other ingredients.
• Blend again only until the ice is incorporated.
• Pour and serve promptly for the best chilled texture.

Variations

• Choose berries: use your preferred berries for a fruit-forward version.
• Use banana: blend in chopped banana for a mellow, creamy flavour.
• Change the honey: add a little less or more to suit the sweetness of your fruit.
• Skip the vanilla: leave out the flavouring for a simpler fruit-and-yoghurt taste.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Large fruit pieces: chop the fruit first so it blends more evenly.
• Adding ice too early: blend the other ingredients first, then add the crushed ice.
• Using warm ingredients: start with cold milk and yoghurt for a chilled drink.
• Waiting to serve: pour the milkshake into glasses and serve after blending.

How to store

This milkshake is best served straight after blending. If needed, cover and refrigerate for up to a day, then stir or briefly reblend before serving; the texture may separate as it stands.

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