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Question about transporting a milkshake

qualityshopper — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 01:05:58 GMT

My sister's in a nursing home, and I would like to make milkshakes for her here at home and take them to her when I visit. The reason for doing this rather than buying one somewhere and taking those to her is so I can control the amount of sugar in them.

My problem is trying to find something to transport them in that would keep them cold. I've been looking at a Stanley thermos that I thought would be perfect until I discovered that they don't recommend putting milk in their products. Not sure why. I guess I could see an issue with doing so if I was going to keep a milkshake in it all day, but I just want to keep it there for about an hour. Do any of you think this would be a problem, and if so, would you have any other suggestions? Thanks.

Re: Question about transporting a milkshake

Love my grandkids — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 01:09:20 GMT

@qualityshopper I'm sure someone will know but also an internet search I'm sure would turn up a lot of options for a travel type thermal mug that would work.

Re: Question about transporting a milkshake

Kachina624 — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 01:09:50 GMT

Freeze it either all or partially then put it in a small cooler of some sort or wrap it in layers of a towel. It should still be frozen in an hour.

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fthunt — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 01:12:15 GMT

Pick up a thermos at the drug store - pop a couple of ice cubes in the MS - she won't know it's a little watered down. Or put thermos in freezer for an hour and then fill.

Q has numerous cold-hot containers but are much cheaper at a local store.

Re: Question about transporting a milkshake

JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 01:28:37 GMT

How about an insulated stainless Tervis Tumbler? I have one and it keeps things hot or cold for a super long time. I’ve found ice in the morning from a drink I’ve had the evening prior.

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Desertdi — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 01:22:18 GMT

Amazon: Search large hot/cold insulated travel mug

Re: Question about transporting a milkshake

Janey2 — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 01:29:34 GMT

This is how to transport ice cream so it will probably work ( if you want to go through all the steps). Put the milkshake in a cooler bag. Put the bag in the middle of a cooler, then put ice all over. For extra insulation wrap cooler in blanket.

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Sooner — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 02:03:20 GMT

Tervis like the above poster said, or a Corkcicle tumbler.

Re: Question about transporting a milkshake

Sooner — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 02:07:09 GMT

@qualityshopper What if you added a scoop of ice cream and it could melt along the way. That might really keep it colder then stir in when you get there.

Maybe make a shake then freeze it in an ice cube try--even one that makes BIG cubes--and that could keep it cold on the way. I guess you could freeze a shake. . . just use how many frozen shake cubes you need.

Re: Question about transporting a milkshake

patbz — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 02:52:58 GMT

Buy one or two pieces of yeti ice ( you can refreeze over and over) put one under container and one over and place in small cooler. This will keep it really cold even overnite ( we routinely transport ice cream for 4-6 hrs using this method).

Re: Question about transporting a milkshake

loriqvc — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 03:48:08 GMT

@qualityshopper - The issue with dairy products in a thermos is primarily for warm or hot dairy (or for attempts to store dairy for long periods), so especially if you're only keeping your milkshake in the thermos for an hour, there won't be any health or safety concerns. Hopefully, a thermos would do a nice job of keeping your milkshake nice and cold, but you may want to help it along by keeping it in a cooler with some ice packs or ice. Good luck!

Re: Question about transporting a milkshake

qualityshopper — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:02:18 GMT

Thanks for all the great suggestions. When I first found out that Stanley didn't suggest using a thermos for milk products, I was quite surprised. I never for one moment thought that putting a milkshake into something that was designed to keep things cold for 15 hours could be an issue. Didn't think about the possibility of bacteria forming. Guess I can place the thermos into a small cooler with ice packs surrounding ti to keep it at the proper temperature. Too bad I can't find a place to stop at on the way that makes reduced sugar shakes. That would be great. Oh, well. Again, thanks everyone!

Re: Question about transporting a milkshake

RedTop — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 22:31:25 GMT

Why not use a chilled pitcher or a quart jar, and transport in a small cooler?

Ask if the nursing home will make the milkshake for you if you take the ingredients. When my grandmother was in the personal care home, Mom and I donated several foods as special treats that were prepared in their kitchen. Milkshakes were served quite often.

Re: Question about transporting a milkshake

ninjawife — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:49:29 GMT

They are a little pricey but Hydroflasks are awesome. It would definitely keep it cold for an hour or much longer if needed.

Re: Question about transporting a milkshake

toria — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:03:14 GMT

I buy the Ozark trail insulated tumblers on Amazon. They also have them cheaper at Walmart but its a ****** shoot if they are in stock. You could put a milk shake in them. I use them for my ice water and they keep it cold for 24 hours. Don't put them in dish washer but wash by hand.

Amazon.com | Ozark Trail 20 oz Vacuum Insulated Tumbler: Teal: Tumblers & Water Glasses

Re: Question about transporting a milkshake

qualitygal — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:40:19 GMT

Get one of those little coolers, that you freeze the cold parts and then place in the coolers. My husband use to take one for golfing with him to set on the cart for water.

Re: Question about transporting a milkshake

qualityshopper — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:02:55 GMT

Thanks, again, for even more great suggestions. Much appreciated.

Re: Question about transporting a milkshake

qualityshopper — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:37:14 GMT

Just an update. Think I've found two other possible solutions. One is a mini fridge for the car. More expensive than I'd like for the sole purpose of transporting shakes, but still a possibiltiy. The other solution, much more reasonable, is something called the my cold cup ice stick. I really like this idea. It can keep the shake cold without diluting it. From the reviews, I think this is my answer.

Re: Question about transporting a milkshake

vabreeze — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:25:40 GMT

The shake could be transported in a jar with a screw-on lid or other secured container and either a Freeze Pak or ice in this lunch cooler. These mini coolers are inexpensive as well.

Igloo Mini Playmate Cooler , 4 Qt