Planning a menu for a kid’s gathering is a mind-boggling task. While the food items are somehow easier to think of and finalise, what gets most of us is what drink to serve the kids.
I know the most common and easiest drink served at kids parties is the “fresh n juicy” mango drink but let’s admit it is as unhealthy and inappropriate as any soda-based or tetra pak drink.
For a few parties, I too served it to my son’s friends with guilt of course. That changed one day when I had a ‘Eureka’ moment of whipping up yummy shakes. Tried, tested and loved by Nabeel and his friends too!
Sharing below some recipe ideas of shakes you must try for your child’s next birthday party
Almond and Banana Milkshake (Makes 1 glass)
Ingredients:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon honey or more as required
- 4-5 nos almonds
- ½ cup chilled milk
- Honey for garnish
- Crushed ice, if desired
Method:
- Blend together the given ingredients and serve immediately.
- For a fancy presentation, drizzle honey along the rim of a tall glass and freeze it for a few minutes for honey to harden. Pour the milk shake and serve.
Chocolate and Coconut Milkshake (Makes 2 glasses)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup vanilla ice-cream
- 4 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Crushed ice, if desired
- Desiccated coconut for garnish
- Chocolate chips or vermicelli for garnish
Method:
- Blend together the given ingredients and serve immediately.
- Dip the glass rim in milk and then in desiccated coconut, pour the milkshake and top with chocolate chips or vermicelli.
True Berry Milkshake (Makes 2 glasses)
Ingredients:
- ½ cup assorted berries (strawberry, mulberry, cranberry, blueberry), pitted and slightly crushed
- ½ cup mashed frozen banana
- 1 cup chilled milk
- Honey or sugar as per taste
- Crushed ice, if desired
- Cocktail paper umbrella for garnish
- Some chopped berries to top
Method:
- Blend together the given ingredients and serve immediately.
- Insert the cocktail umbrella in the glass, top with chopped berries and serve.
Orange and Carrot Shake (Makes 2 glasses)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- Crushed ice, if desired
- Cocktail paper umbrella for garnish
- Orange slice for garnish
Method:
- Blend together the given ingredients and serve immediately.
- Insert the cocktail umbrella in the glass, place the orange slice on the rim and serve.
- Note: The drink has bits of carrot which might go well with older kids. If serving to young kids its best avoided as straining the drink might rob it of its goodness and texture.
Dates and Vanilla Milkshake (Makes 1 glass)
Ingredients:
- ½ cup vanilla ice cream
- 3–4 seedless dates
- 1/4th cup chilled milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar, or as required
- Crushed ice, if desired
- Chocolate wafer roll for garnish
Method:
- Blend together the given ingredients and serve immediately.
- Insert a chocolate wafer roll in the glass and serve.
Disclaimer: This article was originally written for and published on BabyChakra
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