Ice-Cream and Giggles

After seeing Oreo milkshakes during a recent trip to Melbourne, which sadly were made with dairy, I decided to have a go at making a vegan version. Here is one of the reasons why I love eating at home: the ability to make vegan food with no fuss! So here is a creamy chocolate Oreo thick shake in which no animals were harmed, a yummy and scrumptious treat that tastes like heaven! (P.S. If you didn't notice, I am currently going through an Oreo phase!)

Serves one, approx 5 minutes to make.

You will need:

3 oreos, plus two more for topping
3 scoops of vegan vanilla ice-cream (I used "So Good: Vanilla Bliss")
3/4 cup almond milk
approx 1/4 cup vegan coconut cream (I used this recipe)

1. Combine 3 oreos, the almond milk and ice-cream in a blender until smooth.
2. Pour into a glass, and top with cream (I put the cream in a piping bag to get the spiral effect).
3. Crush one oreo and sprinkle over cream, and place remaining oreo on top.
4. Enjoy!

As a kid, I used to loveeeee the chocolate thick shakes from McDonald's. Especially when you would dip fries in them, yum! I decided to try and make a vegan chocolate thick shake, and damn, it is easily the best chocolate thick shake I have ever had! It is super thick and rich, and is easily a death-by-chocolate kind of situation, and if you make this, you will not be disappointed! After finding some Ayam coconut cream at a supermarket while I was on holidays, I decided to have another hack at whipped coconut cream and add it to the thick shake!

Serves two, approx 10 minutes to make.

You will need:

4 scoops of vegan chocolate ice-cream (I used this)
2 large bananas
2 cups almond milk
a few tbsp of vegan chocolate sauce (the ones that typically are used for pancakes etc tend to be vegan)
approx 1/2 cup whipped coconut cream (I used this recipe)
cocoa powder, to top (optional)

1. Combine 2 scoops of chocolate ice-cream, 2 bananas and 2 cups of almond milk in a blender until combined.
2. Coat the insides of two glasses with chocolate sauce, and divide the thick shake between the two glasses.
3. Add a scoop of ice-cream to each glass.
4. Add your cream (I put mine in an icing bag to get the spiral look).
5. Dust with cocoa!