Milkshakes that should not be consumed without Pistachio garnish

Published On 05/01/2023

Pistachios are a delicious and nutritious snacking option. They have a unique, salty and a subtle sweet taste, making them a popular choice for snacks. Their high protein content and healthy fats make them an excellent treat for those looking for a healthy and filling option. Pistachios are also a great source of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fibre, magnesium, and potassium. Pistachio-based milkshakes are a popular summer treat. These creamy and delicious milkshakes are made with ice cream, milk, sugar, and pistachios. They are a great way to cool off and satisfy your sweet tooth. Pistachio milkshakes are also a great way to get more pistachios into your diet. They give the milkshake a unique flavour and texture. They also provide added nutrition that you wouldn't get from just the ice cream and milk.  Here are five milkshakes with pistachio garnish that you can easily make at your home: 

1. Classic Vanilla Milkshake:

Ingredients: 2 cup vanilla ice cream, 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons pistachios, finely chopped   Step-1- Place the ice cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract into a blender and blend until smooth.   Step-2- Pour the milkshake into two glasses.   Step-3- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the top of the milkshakes.   Step-4- Serve the milkshakes and enjoy it with your friends.

2. Banana Milkshake Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas (peeled and diced), 1 cup of whole milk, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup of shelled and chopped pistachios, plus more for garnish, 2-3 scoops of vanilla ice cream, 1/4 cup of crushed ice.

Step-1- In a blender, combine the diced banana, milk, honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Blend until smooth.   Step-2- Add the chopped pistachios and blend for an additional 10 seconds.   Step-3- Add the ice cream and crushed ice and blend until everything is well combined and the milkshake is thick and creamy.   Step-4- Pour the milkshake into glasses and top with extra chopped pistachios for garnish.   Step-5- Serve immediately and enjoy! 

3. Strawberry Milkshake

Ingredients: 2-3 cups of fresh, ripe strawberries, 1 cup of cold whole milk, 1/2 cup of plain or vanilla yogurt, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 cup of crushed ice, 1/4 cup of chopped unsalted pistachios   Step-1- Place your strawberries in a blender and blend until smooth.   Step-2- Add the milk, yogurt, sugar, and vanilla extract and blend until all ingredients are evenly mixed.   Step-3- Add the crushed ice and blend until the milkshake is thick and creamy.   Step-4- Pour the milkshake into two glasses and top with chopped, unsalted pistachios.   Step-5- Serve and savor! 

4. Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup of vanilla ice cream, 1/4 cup of mint chocolate chip ice cream, 1/4 cup of whole milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/4 cup of chopped dark chocolate, 2 tablespoons of chopped pistachios, whipped cream and additional chopped pistachios for garnish   Step-1- In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, mint chocolate chip ice cream, milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.   Step-2- Add the chopped dark chocolate and blend until incorporated.   Step-3- Pour the milkshake into two glasses and top with whipped cream.   Step-4- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the top and serve immediately and take delight in freshly made milkshake.  5- Caramel Milkshake Ingredients: 2 cups of vanilla ice cream, 1/2 cup of whole milk, 1/4 cup of caramel sauce, 1/4 cup of chopped pistachios, 3 tablespoons of caramel syrup, whipped cream (optional).  Step-1- In a blender, add the ice cream, milk, caramel sauce and blend until smooth.   Step-2- Pour this mixture into two glasses.   Step-3- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios on top of this milkshake.   Step-4- Drizzle the caramel syrup over the milkshake.   Step-5- Top with whipped cream and extra chopped pistachios, if desired.   Step-6- Serve immediately and relish the flavorsome milkshake.