I’m sure you’ve all made milkshakes before…and I’m sure at least some of you have tried Sonic Drive-In’s “Java Chiller” milkshake. It’s a vanilla milkshake with espresso mixed in for yumminess, and then you have a choice of coffee flavor, caramel, or chocolate on top. I always go for caramel.
Unfortunately, Java Chillers are like…$3.50 each? Something like that. Plus, you have to go all the way to Sonic, which for me is kind of a big deal (nearest one is at least half an hour’s drive away). So, the hubby and I decided to figure out how to make our own! We tried coffee syrup, we tried instant coffee, etc. but we have FINALLY found something that tastes EXACTLY like a Java Chiller!
Basically, you need Maxwell House’s amazingly delicious product, International Cafe, in Vanilla Caramel Latte.
Measure out the amount of milk you want (for a single milkshake to fill a regular sized drinking glass, I use about 1/4 cup, or maybe a bit less) and blend it with a heaping tablespoon of maxwell house latte powder. I put it in a round plastic storage canister, and use an immersion blender that my parents got me, because my blender sucks.
Next, use your ice cream scoop to scoop up some still-frozen coolwhip. I promise, this step makes it perfect. Plop that in, and give it another blending.
Add 4 or 5 scoops of ice cream and blend till smooth. Check the consistency…if it’s too liquid, add another scoop of ice cream. If it’s too solid, add a splash of milk.
Drink! I recommend a straw, because milkshakes are always better that way. I also recommend, if you’re anything like me, taking 4 or 5 lactaid pills…your body will need them.