Looking to take your milkshake game up a couple notches? Try my chocolate freakshake! This milkshake is everything you love about the classic, but with so much more included! You get syrup and marshmallows and chunks of chocolate! Like a milshake on steroids. You HAVE to try this chocolate freakshake recipe!

I first heard about freakshakes when I was on a trip to Vegas. On that trip I was pregnant with my second son and devoured the hearty milkshake. Well, that son is now 8 and it’s taken me this long to get around to perfecting the recipe. This one is pretty dang close to the one I had in Vegas and still get cravings for every now and then!

What is a freakshake?

A freakshake is a milkshake that is extra thick and has additional ingredients added to the top of the shake or outside of the cup it’s on. It’s a milkshake that’s extra tasty. The fun thing about freakshakes is that you can easily make them your own! You can add all your favorite toppings to your finished shake and make it truly unique. Once you start making this monster milkshakes, you will be hooked!

Chocolate Freakshake Ingredients

My suggestion is to start with my freakshake recipe and then build on it based on what you love. To make my chocolate freakshake you will need:

• chocolate milk
• chocolate ice cream
• marshmallows
• dark chocolate chips
• milk
• chocolate
• white chocolate

Chocolate milk – The base of this drink is chocolate milk, which helps make it extra chocolate-y! Feel free to use your favorite chocolate milk here! Out of chocolate milk? Use my homemade chocolate sauce recipe to whip up a batch! You will also need some chocolate sauce to top your shake at the end.

Chocolate ice cream – Double down on the chocolate with your favorite chocolate-y ice cream! Whatever chocolate ice cream you like will work great here.

Dark Chocolate Chips – Triple the chocolate with some dark chocolate chips! You can find these in the baking aisle at the grocery store. You will also want to grab some white chocolate chips too!

Milk – Whatever milk you prefer will work here. Skim, 2%, whole or even heavy cream will be just fine.

Marshmallows – Mini marshmallows are added to the top of the shake so grab a bag of those while you are in the baking aisle.

How to make a chocolate freak shake at home

There are really two main steps to create this freak shake. Make the shake and add the extras – both are super simple to do too!

Step 1: Blend. Combine your ice cream, chocolate milk and regular milk in a high powered blender. Blend until smooth.

While you are blending or sometime before, melt some of the chocolate in the microwave or double boiler. Line the inside of the cup by pouring the chocolate down from the lip and use the back of a spoon to spread it out.

Step 2: Decorate. Gently pour the milkshake into your chocolate lined cup. Add your whipped cream, melted chocolate and marshmallows on top. Have fun with it! Break off pieces of the other chocolates and attach them to the side of the cup or on top of the cream.

There is no right or wrong way to build your chocolate freak shake!

Chocolate freak shake FAQs and Tips

One of the best things about making a freak shake or any milkshake is that you can customize it to be your own unique creation! I would suggest starting with this recipe as a base and then adding your personal touches to the shake.

These shakes are very easy to make but here are a few pointers and frequently asked questions.

What type of chocolate do I need? You can use any type of chocolate here that you’d like. Milk chocolate, semi-sweet or even white chocolate. Use whatever chocolate you have on hand or grab your favorite from the store!

Tip: This shake is best enjoyed fresh. It does not store well in the fridge or freezer.

What type of blender works best? Personally, I love my Ninja blender. It’s high powered and makes the perfect shakes. Any blender will work for this recipe, but if you are looking for a new one, I highly suggest trying out this Ninja blender.

Tip: Make it dairy-free by changing your milk and chocolate.

Can I add other toppings to my shake? Absolutely! You can add anything you’d like. Some other fun options include:

• chocolate sprinkles
• caramel sauce
• Oreos
• your favorite candy

Other chocolate treats to try

Have a sweet spot for chocolate? Be sure to check out:

• Chocolate truffles
• Chocolate almond clusters
• Chocolate croissants
• Hot chocolate cake

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