Thursday 24 May 2012

Introducing The Coconut & Raspberry Milkshake


Most of my daydreaming revolves around coconut, no surprises there! In my opinion coconut and raspberry is one of the all time best flavour combos, as evidenced by the coconut and raspberry cupcakes I've made before and the coconut and raspberry brownies.  So in my mind a coconut and raspberry milkshake needed to be created! I say created because you go and search on google, pinterest and wherever else you choose and I'm pretty sure you won't find one - I certainly couldn't! which is shocking to me! So here making it's debut, is one of the tastiest milkshakes ever...perfect for this summer we're finally beginning to experience!



I loved the coconut flavour of this shake so much I'm already dreaming up the next variations - coconut and pineapple? coconut and lime? coconut and chocolate...hmmm! the possibilities are endless!

I like to think that because I added coconut yoghurt to this milkshake that it's slightly healthier...but if you take into consideration the 6 scoops of ice cream it's probably not! but we all know if you want healthy recipes you don't come to my blog!



If you love coconuts and raspberries then what are you waiting for! I buy my coconut yoghurt from Tesco, it's their own brand and it's pretty tasty - it has little flakes of coconut throughout it.  If you don't happen to have any coconut yoghurt on hand but fancy whipping these up then just add a little bit more coconut milk for a stronger flavour and it should work just the same.




Coconut & Raspberry Milkshake:
Serves 1
From Cupcake Crazy Gem

6 scoops vanilla ice cream
3/4 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup coconut yoghurt
1/3 cup fresh raspberries

Add ice cream and coconut milk into the blender.
Add coconut yoghurt and then the raspberries.
Have a taste, if you want to add more raspberries for a stronger raspberry flavour then go ahead but if you want the coconut to shine through with just a hint of raspberry then pour into an ice cold glass and enjoy!
Sprinkle with shredded coconut and top with 3 of the juiciest raspberries!

20 comments:

  1. What a great flavor combination wih the raspberry - delicioius!
    Mary x

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    1. Thanks - I was really pleased with how tasty the pairing turned out!

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  2. Hubba hubba! We've had shakes three afternoons in a row - I had mint aero, cookie crumble and today chocolate at Salts Mill. Sooo tasty! x

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    1. I also had shakes 3 times last week, well 2 but I also had a root beer float which has a hefty amount of ice cream in when I'm making it too! Am super jeal you can actually go out for your milkshakes, we obviously don't have that option round here!

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  3. This looks insanely good! I've been craving milkshakes lately too. It must be the summery weather we've finally been getting!

    By the way I completely forgot to reply to your comment about my polka dot cake stand. My friend made it for my 21st birthday (her mum does ceramics)so it's completely unique! She even inscribed a birthday message on the underside so it's very special :)

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    1. Yes I've definitely been in a serious milkshake mood, of course the weather doesn't look like it will be as great this week, but I like to think milkshakes can be drunk at any time of year! hehe

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  4. You know how I feel about coconut ;) but I do love a good milkshake. Am still dreaming of my mint oreo milkshakes!! :)

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    1. I made Mint Oreo shakes with my friend last weekend, it was amazing! and sad at the same time as it signalled the end of my Mint Oreo stash...you know what that means? it's time to buy some more! hehe

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  5. Looks lovely. Oh yes try coconut and pineapple and add some rum and mint to make a sort of mohito milkshake hehe ;)

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    1. I don't drink Katie so I'll just stick to the soft shakes for now but you could give it a try! :)

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  6. Now this is what I call a fabulous summer drink! Everything that reflects the sun from coconut to raspberry! My hubby will be trilled with this milkshake,I'm sure you know why! *^ wink-wink LOL Have a wonderful weekend dear! :)

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    1. Oh btw I've email you my entry for United Bakes Of America challenge. Hope you've receive it. Hugs! :)

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    2. I never actually received your email Kit so I hope the picture I picked off your blog post was the one you sent through in the email! Thanks so much for entering, I loved learning something new and seeing your beautiful cake! and I hope your husband gets around to trying a coconut shake!

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  7. Yummy! Definitely my kind of milkshake! Perfect for this weather!

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    1. Yeah I know Kelly, I've made 3 different milkshakes this week alone! hehe

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  8. WOW this is amazing :) I like the coconut flavour too ~ I've never had a coconut milkshake before :D this is great Gem can't wait to try it!

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    1. Hehe thanks Daisy...a coconut milkshake is a definite must if you've never tried one!

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  9. OMG, love it. 6 scoops of ice cream is always a good thing!

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    1. Obviously I think so too...my waistline, not so much! hehe

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  10. Not sure if my first comment went through, but I said six scoops of ice cream is always a good thing!

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