Recipe: Overload cookies and cream milkshake

Treat yourself to this mouth-watering, eye-pleasing, caloric dairy deliciousness!

Method 

•  Begin by covering the rim of a glass with one tablespoon of Nutella using a spoon or spatula. Break some Oreo cookies and stick them to the coated rim.

•  Place one scoop of ice-cream at the bottom of the glass and drizzle some chocolate syrup on the inside. Allow the glass to sit in the freezer while you prepare the rest of the drink.

•  In a blender, mix one tablespoon of Nutella, Oreos, milk and vanilla ice cream until the ingredients combine.

•  Pour the milkshake into the glass until it is half full.

•  Sprinkle some Oreo crumbs and drizzle chocolate syrup into the glass. Continue pouring the milk shake until the glass is full.

•  Top the milkshake with whipped cream, crushed Oreos and some more chocolate syrup if you like.

•  Stick two Twix bars into the glass and serve chilled.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Total time: 10 minutes

Yield: Serves 1

Some interesting facts about milkshakes

1)  The very first milkshake was a health tonic concocted from whiskey and eggnog back in 1885.

2) A worker at Walgreen’s Pharmacy in Chicago actually invented the modern milkshake in 1992. He added two scoops of vanilla ice cream to a mixture of milk, chocolate, and malt powder. It was originally designed for children and invalids.

3) Milkshakes can now be found all over the globe in different forms like the Spanish batido and Hungarian turmix. The variety of flavours ranges from mango to bee pollen. In some countries, milkshakes even contain eggs that are eaten with a spoon. Many milkshakes contain seaweed to thicken the liquid.

4) Did you know that blenders were invented to make milkshakes only? Before their invention in 1922, milkshakes were prepared by literally shaking the ingredients in a metal container. The milkshake also inspired Joseph B. Friedman to invent the flexible straw after he saw his young daughter struggle to drink from one.

5) The most popular milkshake flavors in the world are chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.

6) You can cure a brain-freeze (i.e. an ice cream headache) by pressing your tongue to the roof of your mouth.

7) September 12 is Chocolate Milkshake Day.

8) The largest known milkshake was made in New York back in 2000 and measured 6,000 gallons (roughly 50,000 milkshakes).

9) Contrary to popular belief, most milkshakes do not use ice-cream at all. Instead, they use a mixture called ‘milkshake base.’ This is a thick concoction with more butterfat compared to most ice-creams.

10) It has been found that almost half of all milkshakes purchased are consumed while people commute to work early in the mornings.

11) If you are watching your weight, try making a milkshake sans ice cream by mixing some dried milk, sugar, cocoa and ice cubes together. You can also opt for a smoothie to answer your cravings.

12) Keep in mind that the milk you use doesn’t have to come from cows only. Milkshakes can be made from soy, rice or almond milk too without compromising on the taste.

SOURCE: OCMOMMAGAZINE.COM

Published in The Express Tribune, Ms T, November 8^th, 2015.