Milkshake

I am on a vanilla kick, and it can't be stopped. It should be noted that we are obsessed with malt, brewer's malt, malted milk balls, and the like. These milk shakes are so simple to make, and when we make them, people are always begging us for the secret ingredient. I suppose they aren't used to a malted milk shake anymore. So sad. Also, it makes me bonkers when people ask to use skim milk. It's just not as good, in my humble opinion.

Vanilla ice cream with malted milk, chocolate, caramel sauce, and crushed malt balls make for a candy bar–inspired treat.

Rich, creamy, and very strawberry.

This quick and healthy shake is a great breakfast on-the-go.

With adults in mind, we've created a creamier version of the blended frozen drinks offered at many coffee shops.

Be sure not to overblend — the little bits of fruit add a pleasant textural contrast. The pitted dates available in supermarkets work well.

Now's the perfect time for strawberries at their peak, and here is a way to celebrate all their fabulous flavor.

The flavors of a classic New York cookie make a nostalgic malted.

If you remember drinking Orange Julius, this shake will strike a chord.

Editor's note: The recipe below is excerpted from The Twinkies Cookbook. "I created this special family recipe on a whim. My daughter, Sarah, would always dunk Twinkies in chocolate milkshakes. so one day, I made her a chocolate shake and added Twinkies to it. It is still one of her—and the rest of the family's—favorites."
Brenda McDevitt, Worth, Illinois

Don't stress if you can't stop your Self from sipping this lip-smacking shake: One glass provides more than 60 percent of your RDA for bone-building calcium. Another perk: The rich chocolate taste is strong enough to satisfy even your most intense cravings. Milk shakes — they do a body good.

This rendition of India's popular yogurt shake makes a cooling counterpoint to any spicy dish.