With the commencement of the spring season, the eating habits of people change from warm and comforting dishes to light and refreshing food. This is the time of year when the market starts bursting with ripe flavours of fruits like strawberries, papaya, pineapple, grapes, watermelon and mangoes.
Each region in India has special varieties of spring-season food and all the fresh produce is loaded with plenty of nutrients, including antioxidants, minerals and flavonoids. Most fruits are consumed on their own, sometimes as juice, salads or desserts. But if you are looking for an interesting way to add fruits to your diet, combine them with milk and transform them into delicious milkshakes.
Milkshakes are traditionally prepared by blending milk and ice cream with flavourings such as butterscotch, caramel or chocolate. But the addition of spring fruits to the recipe will make the drink an amazing source of instant energy due to the presence of carbohydrates, protein and fats in the ingredients.
Orange Creamsicle Milkshake
This rich and creamy milkshake is made with milk, orange juice and vanilla ice cream. To prepare this delight, combine all the ingredients in a blender and pour into a serving glass. You can also garnish it with orange slices and fresh mint leaves. For a boozy version, add half a cup of vodka to the drink.
Strawberry Rhubarb Milkshake
This berry-licious milkshake is a fun way to enjoy the spring fruit. With the sweet and creamy punch of milk and strawberry, it has the perfect amount of tang from rhubarb. Prepared within 20 minutes, it is best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can also top your strawberry-rhubarb milkshake with some whipped cream before serving.
Pineapple Coconut Milkshake
This tropical beverage is ideal for hot summer days as well. Made with fresh pineapple, coconut milk and vanilla ice cream, it has a refreshing and creamy taste. The right amount of sweetness also makes this drink a perfect dessert for spring celebrations. Garnish it with some shredded coconut to elevate its taste and texture.
Watermelon-Mint Milkshake
This delightful drink combines the sweet, juicy taste of watermelon with the cooling essence of fresh mint leaves. You can use both frozen and fresh watermelon chunks for the recipe. Made with the addition of milk and ice cream, this drink can be enjoyed as a post-meal treat or a poolside refreshment.
Chocolate Banana Milkshake
When talking about milkshakes, how can one miss the classic version featuring banana? Made with milk, vanilla ice cream, banana and cocoa powder (or chocolate syrup), this healthy drink is perfect to relish with breakfast or before a workout. Enjoyed by both kids and adults, you can also replace the ice cream with frozen yoghurt. Add a few chopped nuts for an extra texture.
Grape Milkshake
Prepared with very few ingredients, this yummy and satiating drink is perfect to sip on a spring afternoon. To prepare a grape milkshake, all you need to do is blend boiled grapes with milk and sugar syrup and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can also use black current ice cream for a unique flavour.
Mango Milkshake
Known as the king of fruits, mango is another delicious ingredient to prepare your milkshake. This tropical delight combines ripe and succulent mangoes with chilled milk to create a smooth and velvety concoction that is refreshing as well as satisfying. Garnish the drink with whipped cream and crushed nuts before serving.
Chickoo Milkshake
This exotic and creamy milkshake is made by blending chickoo puree with milk and coconut sugar. It has a luscious taste and smooth texture that perfectly pairs with your breakfast. Served with a sprinkle of cinnamon powder or a dollop of whipped cream, you can also serve chickoo milkshake as dessert.