A malt, also known as a malted milkshake, is a milkshake made with the addition of malted milk powder, which imparts a toasty flavor, mellow nuttiness, and milky sweetness to the shake. The malted milk powder is made from ground malted barley, wheat flour, and evaporated milk solids. Different brands of malted milk powder also add chocolate flavoring, sugar, salt, or preservatives. A shake, on the other hand, is a sweet, creamy drink made with ice cream, milk, and any additional flavors, such as strawberries. The main difference between a malt and a shake is the use of malted milk powder, which gives the malt a toasty, rich taste and a thicker consistency than a shake. In summary:

Malt:

• Made with the addition of malted milk powder
• Toasty flavor, mellow nuttiness, and milky sweetness
• Thicker consistency than a shake

Shake:

• Made with ice cream, milk, and any additional flavors
• Sweet, creamy, and drinkable consistency

Its worth noting that some people use the terms "malt" and "shake" interchangeably, while others make a clear distinction between the two.