McDonald's Chocolate Shake (Copycat)
Cool, creamy, chocolatey, and wildly nostalgic, this McDonald's chocolate shake made with vanilla ice cream, low-fat milk, and a scoop of Nesquik hits every happy note. Smooth, frosty, and ready in minutes—no drive-thru required.
2
shakes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups (470 ml) vanilla ice cream
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) low-fat milk whole milk okay for a thicker shake
- 2 tbsp (16 g) Nestle Nesquik chocolate drink mix
Optional Toppings
- whipped cream for topping, optional
- chocolate sprinkles for topping, optional
- maraschino cherry for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring cups
- Chilled glasses
Instructions
- Chill two 12-ounce glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before making the shake for extra frosty results.
- Add the vanilla ice cream, low-fat milk, and Nesquik chocolate drink mix to your blender. No need to be precise about the order; just add them all in.
- Blend on high speed for 30–60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth. If the shake is too thick for your liking or your blender is struggling, add a splash more milk and blend again.
- Pour the shake evenly between the chilled glasses. Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry if you want an authentic diner touch. Sip immediately for prime creaminess!
Notes
Milkshake magic is all about the moment—drink right after blending for best texture! To make it vegan or dairy-free, use plant-based milk and dairy-free vanilla ice cream plus a dairy-free chocolate drink mix. For a thicker shake, use less milk, freeze your ice cream extra solid, or toss in a few ice cubes. Want to go deluxe? Add a little Baileys or Kahlua for a grown-up treat.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 410mg | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 1mg