How to make a malted milkshake?

How do you make a malted milkshake?

A malt is a milkshake with malted milk powder added after blending. That powder makes it sweeter, richer and toastier, and a little thicker.

Basic ingredients

• Ice cream (vanilla for a plain malt)
• Milk
• Chocolate syrup (for a chocolate malt, optional)
• Malted milk powder

One published chocolate malt recipe, which makes 2 servings, uses 1 tablespoon of malted milk powder. A tasting guide says about 2 tablespoons per serving is plenty. Start low and add more for a stronger malt flavor. Ice cream and milk amounts vary by recipe, so add milk a little at a time until the shake is thick but pourable.

Steps

1. Blend the ice cream, milk and any syrup until smooth.
2. Add the malted milk powder last.
3. Blend a few more seconds, until fully mixed.
4. Pour at once and serve with a wide straw and spoon.

What is malted milk powder?

One source lists its ingredients as malted barley, wheat flour and evaporated whole milk. The malt is sugar extracted from barley after it is soaked, sprouted and dried, then toasted for flavor. Because it contains barley, wheat and milk, it is not suitable for people avoiding those. Brands vary, so check the label. A guide suggests Horlicks Original if you cannot find malted milk powder locally.

Tips for thicker shakes

• Use more ice cream and less milk, adding milk a splash at a time.
• Use cold milk.
• Do not over-blend, which melts the shake.

Variations

Vanilla and chocolate are the classic bases. Toppings such as whipped cream are optional.

Malts are high in sugar and calories, so treat them as a dessert.