Cream with Chocolate Shake Mix

Introduction

You lightly whip the half and half and heavy cream before adding the water and chocolate shake mix, which gives you a thicker texture than a standard blender drink. It takes 5 minutes, uses one blender, and works when you want a cold, rich shake without any cooking.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Servings: 2

Ingredients

1 cup (240 ml) or 1 part half and half

1 cup (240 ml) or 1 part heavy cream

1 cup (240 ml) or 1 part water

4 scoops or 1 part Atkins Chocolate Shake Mix

2 tsp or 1/24 part stevia extract or other sugar replacement

Instructions

Lightly whip half and half and cream in a blender.

Add other ingredients into blender.

Blend everything together until smooth.

Enjoy.

Variations

• Replace the 1 cup water with cold coffee if you want a darker, less sweet chocolate flavor.
• Use all half and half in place of the heavy cream for a thinner shake that drinks more easily.
• Use all heavy cream in place of the half and half for a denser, richer shake; you may need a little extra water to keep it pourable.
• Reduce the 2 tsp stevia extract if your chocolate shake mix is already sweet; the chocolate flavor will come through more clearly.
• Add a handful of ice during the final blend for a colder, frostier texture, with slightly less concentrated flavor.

Tips for Success

• Start with very cold half and half and heavy cream so step 1 thickens quickly and evenly.
• Stop step 1 once the dairy looks lightly thickened; if you overwhip it, the shake can turn grainy.
• Check the blender sides after adding the Atkins Chocolate Shake Mix so no dry powder sticks above the liquid line.
• Taste after blending before adding more sweetener, since stevia extract and other sugar replacements vary a lot in strength.

Storage and Reheating

Pour any extra shake into an airtight jar or bottle and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. It does not freeze well; the dairy base gets icy and separates as it thaws.

Do not reheat. Serve it cold, and shake the jar well or blend for 10 to 15 seconds if it has separated or thickened in the fridge.

FAQ

Why do you lightly whip the half and half and cream first?

That first blend adds air and body, so the finished shake is thicker and less flat. If you skip it, the drink will still work but it will be looser.

Can you use a different sugar replacement?

Yes. Start with less than the full amount and adjust after blending, because different sweeteners vary a lot in sweetness.

Why is the shake too thick?

The dairy may have been whipped a little too much, or your shake mix may thicken more than average. Add water 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time and blend again.

Can you make it ahead?

Yes, but it is at its best right after blending. If you make it ahead, plan to drink it within 24 hours and shake or reblend before serving.