Fun Fridays: Fresh Strawberry Milkshake

Probably my favorite thing about the summer is the fresh fruit - strawberries, peaches, watermelons, cherries... mmm, mmm, good! Strawberries are by far my most favorite fruit ever. So on this Fun Friday at the end of summer, we're having a strawberry celebration! I've been busy baking all day (you'll see those recipes soon!) but I wanted something quick, easy, and delicious for today's post.

Fresh Strawberry Milkshake

3 scoops vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
1/2 c. milk
5-6 fresh strawberries

The one thing that can be frustrating about making milkshakes at home is getting the consistency just right while making sure everything is mixed like it's supposed to be. Let's face it: our blenders just can't compete with those doohickeys you find in ice cream shops the world over that blend the perfect milkshake. And yet, I just can't make myself shovel out the $50 to buy one of my own. So how do you solve this problem?

First you're going to get your blender out, and put in 2 scoops of your favorite vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt. Then you're going to add 4 of the strawberries (and yes, you do need to cut off the caps!) and the milk.

Next you're going to blend it until it is smooth. The mixture will be thinner than that of a milkshake, but you'll get everything blended really well. Once it's blended well, you'll another another large scoop of ice cream and one or two more strawberries. Blend for another 30 seconds or so to thicken up the mixture.

Pour into a glass and enjoy!