Chocolate Almond Milkshakes

By caligma

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients

• 1 pint chocolate ice cream, softened (recommended: Haagen Dazs Dark Chocolate)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 cup smooth, unsalted almond or peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 (2-ounce) semi-sweet chocolate bar

Preparation

Step 1

In a blender, combine the ice cream, milk, yogurt, almond butter, and vanilla. Blend until smooth. Pour into 4 glasses. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the chocolate and place on top of each milkshake. Place a straw in each glass and serve.

Cook's Note: The chocolate can also be grated or finely chopped.