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Milkshakes are believed to have originated in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.

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Talk about serious dessert innovation!

Read on to discover eight fast-food milkshakes that are made with 100% real ice creamnot that fake stuff.

Burger Fi

As the name suggests, Burger Fi is primarily known for its delicious burgers.

burgerfi shakes

Burger Fi

But do these high standards translate to all corners of their menu, including their shakes?

The answer seems to be yes.

Potbelly serves their shakes with a cookie!

carls jr milkshakes

Carl’s Jr.

(Again, we didn’t say it would be healthy!)

Thankfully, Steak ‘n Shake has used real ice cream since the very beginning.

Shake shack

Photo: Shake Shack

Fatburger milkshake

Fatburger/Facebook

Potbelly shake

Photo: Facebook / Potbelly Sandwich Works

steak n shake milkshakes

Photo: Steak ‘n Shake / Facebook

Jack’s milkshakes

Jack’s

In-N-Out shakes

Facebook/In-N-Out