Pistachio Milkshake - Green Pistachio Drink
Pistachio milkshake made using pistachio nuts is perfect holiday drink or summer drink that is colorful, creamy and delicious!
Servings: 2
Calories: 528kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup pistachios soaked in water for a few hours for better blending (if you are not in a hurry)
- 3 cups milk chilled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons sugar or maple syrup adjust to taste
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream or pistachio ice cream may adjust the amount slightly to your preference
Instructions
- Add pistachio nuts, milk, sugar and vanilla to a blender and blend until smooth.
- You may blend until the nuts are finely blended if you want a very smooth texture for the milkshake.
- Once the nuts are blended with the milk, also the ice cream and blend well to combine. If desired, you may filter the milkshake using a fine esh strainer or smoothie press or nut milk bag for a smoother texture and to remove any nut residue.
- Serve the prepared milkshake immediately for best results!
Notes
As I mentioned early in the post, this milkshake has a natural light green color.
For a more deeper green color, you can use about two small drops of green food coloring if you wish.
Nutrition
Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 1128mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 1111IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 558mg | Iron: 2mg