Milkshake Recipes

If you’re looking for milkshake recipes you’ve come to the right place. All of our milkshake recipes have been tested, and all of them are simple to make. We love making milkshakes and we think you will too once you see how easy they are to make.

We will continue to add recipes for milkshakes to this page as we create them, so please check back regularly.

Best Milkshakes

We think the best milkshakes are homemade milkshakes, that way you can make it exactly as you like it. Some people like thicker milkshake recipes, while others like to be able to drink milkshakes easily from a straw.

The best milkshakes also include high quality ingredients. You’ll want to make sure your milkshake ingredients haven’t expired, and that your ice cream isn’t icy.

Ingredients in Milkshakes

Ice Cream – You can use your favorite store bought ice cream, or homemade ice cream recipe. We like using all kinds of ice cream flavors in shake recipes. The most common ice cream flavor used in milkshakes is vanilla ice cream.

We have a recipe for vanilla bean ice cream, and a recipe for a no-churn vanilla ice cream. But you can use any flavor you like.

We also like to use sweet cream ice cream when we make milkshakes. For an extra tang, you can use frozen yogurt.

Milk – We like to use 2% milk when making ice cream, but you can use your favorite milk.

Vegan options – To keep milkshakes vegan, use a vegan ice cream and a dairy-free milk.

Best Milkshake Recipes

Chocolate Milkshake – The classic and still the best, a creamy, thick Chocolate Milkshake is simple to make at home with just three ingredients.

Vanilla Milkshake – Sweet, creamy, simple, and perfect. That’s the best way to describe this homemade milkshake.

Strawberry Milkshake – A thick and creamy milkshake made with real berries is super simple to make at home. You only need three ingredients to craft this perfect homemade milkshake recipe.

Blueberry Milkshake – Sweet, creamy, and refreshing, this easy milkshake recipe is simple to make with vanilla ice cream, milk, and fresh or frozen blueberries.

Pineapple Milkshake – A sweet, creamy, and tropical milkshake is a delicious way to enjoy a fruit and ice cream treat.

Vegan Milkshake – This Vegan Milkshake recipe is exactly what you’ve been looking for! It’s creamy, sweet milkshake perfection, without the dairy.

Oreo Milkshake – Just like you remember it, a perfectly sweet milkshake studded with cookie pieces. Delish.

Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake – A simple recipe for a mint chocolate chip milkshake that is perfect for anyone who loves mint and chocolate together. This mint chocolate chip milkshake recipe is easy to make and uses minimal ingredients.

Peach Milkshake – A simple recipe for the best milkshake. This milkshake recipe is smooth and creamy and it can be made with fresh picked peaches or frozen peaches.

Banana Milkshake – One of our most popular milkshakes, this milkshake recipe can be made using only 3 ingredients.

Coffee Milkshake – A homemade milkshake that is rich and creamy, sweet and simple, and the perfect blend of chocolate ice cream and coffee to give you a pick-me-up any time you need it.

Cookies and Cream Milkshake – A super simple recipe for a milkshake that’s just as good as any ice cream shop milkshake. This recipe uses sweet vanilla ice cream, chocolate cookies, and a touch of milk for the perfect cookies and cream milkshake.

Baileys Milkshake – Voted one of the best milkshakes for adults, this easy milkshake recipe uses only two ingredients and is packed with flavor.

Peanut Butter Milkshake – An easy milkshake recipe that is perfect for anyone who loves peanut butter treats or peanut butter ice cream. This milkshake recipe is easy to make and uses minimal ingredients.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake – This homemade milkshake recipe is perfect for anyone who loves peanut butter and chocolate together. This chocolate peanut butter milkshake recipe is easy to make and uses minimal ingredients.

Chocolate Banana Milkshake – For those that like ice cream in their smoothies, this one is for you. It’s a chocolate banana smoothie mixed with ice cream, but better.

Nutella Milkshake – You can make this Nutella Milkshake with vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream.

Hershey’s Milkshake – With just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of your time, you can make a rich, creamy, chocolatey homemade milkshake.

Mango Milkshake – This easy milkshake recipe is smooth and creamy and it can be made with fresh mangos or frozen mangos. You can use vanilla ice cream or mango ice cream.

Strawberry Banana Milkshake – You can use vanilla ice cream or strawberry ice cream as the base for this milkshake recipe.

If you make any of these milkshake recipes, please stop back by and let us know which one you made and if it was your favorite.

Which Milk is best for Making Milkshakes

For a creamy, non-icy milkshake you’ll want to use whole milk. The fat plays a huge roll in keeping the texture smooth.

You can use other milks, including dairy-free milk. If you do use another milk I recommend using less milk and letting the ice cream soften for a few minutes before you make a milkshake.

This will reduce the chances of the milkshake being too ice.

How to make a thick Milkshake

For a thick milkshake use only slightly softened ice cream and the add-ins. You can always add a little milk at a time, to get the desired consistency.

You can also add ice and blend until creamy.

How to Make a Milkshake without a Blender

Scoop the ice cream into a quart size mason jar or a deep glass container and microwave it for 15-30 seconds.

Add in the flavors or add-ins, secure the lid and shake. You can also stir the milkshake mixture with a spoon.

Use the spoon to break up any larger sections of ice cream.

How to Make a Milkshake with a Blender

If you’re adding milk to your milkshake, you’ll want to add the milk to the blender jar first. Then add in the ice cream, and finally the add-ins.

Blend until well combined and serve immediately.