Toasted Almond Amaretto Milkshake
A decadent milkshake blending smooth vanilla ice cream with amaretto and toasted almonds for a nutty, boozy dessert sensation. This dessert recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, blends vanilla ice cream, whole milk, amaretto liqueur into a quick blender drink — a fast breakfast, a pre-workout pour, or an afternoon energy boost, with nothing to wash up but the pitcher. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 1, so it works as a grab-and-go breakfast, a post-gym refuel, or a snack that holds you to the next meal. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 scoops (about 1 1/2 cups) vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 oz amaretto liqueur
- 2 tbsp toasted almond slices
- for topping whipped cream
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 3 scoops (about 1 1/2 cups) vanilla ice cream, 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 oz amaretto liqueur, 2 tbsp toasted almond slices, and 1/4 tsp almond extract into a blender.
- Step 2: Blend on high for 45 seconds until smooth and creamy with a slightly nutty texture from the almonds.
- Step 3: Pour the milkshake into a chilled glass, top with a generous swirl of whipped cream, and garnish with additional toasted almond slices for crunch and aroma.







