Lavender…it’s my new thing! And guess what? It’s apparently been a thing for quite some time. I’m a little slow in recognizing trends. It’s ok – I live in Kansas. We’re always a couple years behind of what’s going on elsewhere. Anyhoo, now that I’ve discovered lavender-I love it!
My love of all things lavender actually started around Christmas. For Christmas, my sister-in-law gave me homemade lavender syrup.
She had a garden with lavender last summer, and she made the most delicious lavender syrup and gave it away as gifts. Somehow, I think ended up with my mother-in-law’s lavender syrup, too. Don’t tell anyone!
In winter, I added it to my vanilla lattes. Delish!! For Easter, I made cupcakes with lavender buttercream frosting. Also-delish! Today, I’m sharing the dessert I’ve had every night for the last week. That may be a slight exaggeration-but not much. Once I find something that I like, I tend to eat, eat, eat it! We’re also featuring vanilla lavender milkshakes at the Creamery this month.
This milkshake is creamy and has just a hint of lavender. It’s not overpowering because you really don’t want to feel like you’re eating a flower. And the vanilla pairs with the lavender perfectly. Try one before you go to bed–the lavender may help you sleep. But most importantly, you’ll go to bed happy.
Pro tip – if you’re NOT wanting to sleep, try an affogato vanilla lavender milkshake.
For those new to affogatos, an affogato is a scoop of ice cream drowning in a shot of espresso. With the milkshake, you just add a shot of espresso to your shake when blending it up. Coffee and ice cream is the best. And the vanilla lavender combination with espresso is a flavor combination that can’t be beat! If you try this, don’t say that I didn’t warn you that you will be addicted!
Prep Time | 5 minutes |
Servings |
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- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 2 tbsp. lavender syrup
- whipped cream
Ingredients
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- Blend milk, vanilla ice cream, and lavender syrup together. Top with whipped cream. Optional: Add a shot of espresso to make an affogato vanilla lavender milkshake.
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