25 Mouthwatering Milkshake Recipes (2024)

There’s so many ways you can make a milkshake… for the kids, for adults only, a decadent shake or a healthy shake. These incredible milkshake recipes are must tries! There’s something for everyone on this milk shake recipes list. So sit down and enjoy adding these recipes for milkshakes to your weekly menu planner and grocery list; just don’t do it on an empty stomach! These are perfect to celebrate Milkshake Day September 12th!

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Milkshake Recipes

Whether you are in the mood for a yummy, refreshingmilkshake recipe or are celebratingmilkshake dayon September 12th, you will love trying these uniquemilk shake recipes. From candy inspired to starberry, cereal milk shakes and cotton candy milk shakes. We have found so many interesting and deliciousrecipes for milkshakes you will want to try.

Milk shake recipes

Who wouldn’t love coffee and a milkshake in one? You’re in luck, because this Mocha Coffee Milkshake will give you energy and a delicious treat any time of day!

On a hot, summer day when you just need something to cool down… a Triple Berry Milkshake is the best option there is! The addition of blackberries makes it extra fruity and delicious.

Milkshakes are a great dessert to make when hosting a summer party. When a milkshake is dairy free and you would never, ever guess it like this Salted Caramel Milkshake is, it’s a win, win! Just look at how decadent it is!

Have you ever had something as delicious as a Nutella Milkshake? It’s all of the best things blended together! It’s so easy to make, too.

When you want to try a new milkshake creation, consider trying out this Rice Krispie Treat Milkshake. The toppings make it so cool looking!

The secret to making a delicious Whiskey Praline Milkshake for the adults is adding in the ice cream; check out what flavor is used! WOW!

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Recipes for Milkshakes

You can have some fun and relive a childhood favorite with this Fruity Pebbles Milkshake; it’s equal parts pretty AND delicious, and you won’t believe how simple it is to make it.

When you crave something chocolate but don’t want to cave on a diet, try out this Healthy Chocolate Milkshake. Made with bananas, it’ll satisfy that craving without a large calorie consumption!

This Marshmallow Crisp Milkshake is made with a special trick… You need to see this to believe it!

What better way to surprise your guests after a summer evening BBQ than with an absolutely incredible Bourbon Toasted S’mores Milkshake? This is our favorite of the bunch – it’s beautifully made and way too delicious for words!

A Snickers Milkshake? Count us in! The garnishing of this shake is what makes it so presentable and delicious… There’s full sized Snickers atop this shake! Talk about amazing.

Copycat recipes are so fun to re-create from your favorite restaurants; everyone loves the menu offerings at Chick-Fil-A, so try to re-create this Copycat Chick-Fil-A Peach Milkshake – it’s made with fresh ingredients and tastes just like the real thing.

Even if you’re on a diet, you can still enjoy something delicious like a milkshake on a summer day. Try out this Weight Watchers Dreamsicle Milkshake, it’s 5 SmartPoints per serving and it’s worth every sip!

Craving Girl Scout Cookies? Us too, always! 😉 A Thin Mint Milkshake takes everyone’s favorite cookie to a whole new level!

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Milkshake Recipe

A milkshake that takes only 5 minutes and a handful of ingredients to make is great for a busy day or when you need a delicious dessert option. This Strawberry Milkshake is a must try!

The only dessert more delicious than freshly baked cookies? A Cookie Dough Milkshake that looks like this one does! Just wait until you see all of the decadent, delicious chocolate ingredients that go into making this beautiful milkshake. Kids and adults alike will be drooling over this one!

A 3 ingredient Blueberry Pie Milkshake is a surefire way to make your guests ask for seconds and thirds! It’s simple to make and looks incredible, too.

Are you an Oreo lover? Who isn’t! This Oreo Overload Milkshake fills your glass to the top with that delicious Oreo flavor. Such a perfect summer dessert option!

Any time of year is a good time for apple pie. Try out this Apple Pie Milkshake for a whole new take on apple pie!

Making a Chocolate Peppermint Milkshake is a great way to get the kids involved in the kitchen – it’s delicious but will be fun for them to make with you, too!

Here’s something you definitely haven’t seen before… A Lemon Pie Milkshake! How different and intriguing does that sound? It’s always fun to try new things! This is a great summer treat for everyone to enjoy.

When you mix a donut with a milkshake… You get this incredible Donut Milkshake! Your kids will love this milkshake, but you will too and there is not a single thing wrong with that! 😉

There’s lots of fun twists involved with this Cookies ‘n Cream Mint Chocolate Milkshake that you have to check out yourself to believe!

Celebrate a birthday in style with a Birthday Cake Milkshake! Anyone would love to have one of these on their special day.

Unicorns have been all the rage lately, but no worries with this Unicorn Milkshake Recipe – it’s completely natural! How about that for a mom-win?

There’s no better time like today (right?!) to make a delicious milkshake! Whether it’s been a long day and you just need a delicious treat, or you need a great entertaining recipe that your guests have never seen before – any of these milkshake options will be a winner. Let us know if you try any of these out, there’s so many fun twists and turns with these recipes!

Fun Holidays

We love celebrating fun holidays and fun days throughout the year! We have lots more special days throughout the year with activities to inspire you to create memories with your kids:

  • Did you know there is a national Dice Day on December 4th? Try these dice games for kids
  • Try these candy cane activities for National Candy Cane Day on December 26th
  • After Christmas comes Three Kings Day for Kids on January 6th
  • Celebrate Penguin Day on January 20th with these penguin crafts and activities
  • Fun crafts and activities to celebrate Chinese New Year for Kids
  • Carnival Crafts and Activities for National Carnival Day February 26
  • These moon activities for kids will take you out of this world for National Moon Day on July 20th
  • National Honey Bee Day is August 17th, celebrate with these bee activities for kids
  • Learn about author Roald Dahl on September 13th with these roald dahl craft ideas
  • Enjoy National Chocolate Day in Octoboer with these chocolate activities
  • Become a super hero on Batman Day this September 15th with batman crafts and activities
  • August 3rd is Watermelon Day, celebrate with these watermelon activities
  • Sweeten your next July 15th with these gummy worm games for Gummy Worm Day
  • Happy Birthday Donald Duck! Join in on the celebration this June 9th with these Donald Duck Day activities
  • Head down to Seasame Street for these sesame street crafts for Sesame Street Day on November 10th
  • Eat up on October 4th and celebrate Taco Day with these taco crafts
  • Kids will love celebrating the largest living land mammal with these elephant activities to celebrate World Elephant Day on August 12th
  • Mark your calendar for one of two donut days on June 7th and try these fun donut activities
  • Celebrate Eric Carle’s birthday March 2nd with these hungry caterpillar crafts
  • We celebrate Dr. Seuss day on his birthday on March 2nd with these fun dr seuss activities
  • The 2nd week of mark is Bubble week! Join in on the fun with these bubble activities
  • Let’s hear it for National Popcorn Day on January 19th with these pop*rn crafts
  • Stay in your pjs for the Festival of Sleep Day on January 3rd and try one of these pajama day activities
  • Grab some candy and try one of these activities for National Candy Day on November 4th.
  • Make one of these mad hatter hat ideas to celebrate Mad Hatter Day on Octoboer 6th
  • Show your patriotism by celebrating Flag Day on June 14th with one of these flag day activities
  • Kids will go nuts over these jelly bean crafts for National Jelly Bean Day on April 22nd.
  • Teach kids about our amazing planet on Earth Day this April 22nd with these Earth Day crafts
  • Learn about frogs on Save the Frogs Day this April 30th with these frog activities
  • May the 4th be with you on Star Wars Day! Try one of these star wars crafts today
  • Celebrate Dental Health Month in February with these clever dental crafts

Breakfast Recipes

  • Amazing Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls
  • Homemade Oatmeal: Crockpot Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal,Slow Cooker Blueberry Oatmeal. Bannana Oatmeal, Chocolate Berry Overnight Oats, orButterscotch Oats – a really good oatmeal !
  • Cinnamon Zucchini Coffee Cake
  • Family Favorite Blueberry Muffins with a streusal topping
  • Blueberry Breakfast Casserole
  • Fall favorite, Breakfast Apple Cake
  • Breakfast Pizza is such a yummy, Easy Breakfast Ideas
  • Overnight French Toast Casserole
  • Dad’s Healthy Egg McMuffin
  • Heavenly Orange Rolls
  • Super Easy Egg Casserole you can make ahead
  • Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
  • No Fail Pancake Recipe or our Yummy Banana Pancakes
  • Sourdough Crepes with Bananas Foster
  • Homemade, Bread Machine English Muffins – way better than the store bought and easier than you’d think
  • Pumpkin Waffles are so flavorful and taste like fall
  • Easy Breakfast Casserole with Croutons

Soup Recipes

  • BEST Sweet Chili Recipe
  • Easy Pumpkin Chili
  • Instapot Corn Chowder Soup
  • Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Best ever Tomato Soup with bacon
  • Leftover Thanksgiving Soup
  • Green Chicken Taco Soup
  • Early Autumn Fall Soup Recipes with sausage and apple

Recipes for Salads and Sandwiches

  • Creamy Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich
  • Shredded Chicken Sandwich Recipe that is perfect for company
  • Grilled Brie and Pear Sandwich
  • Kid Favorite Quesadilla Pizza School Lunch
  • Best Oriental Coleslaw with Soy Sauce
  • Beet Pear and Goat Cheese Salad
  • Easy Chicken Salad Recipe
  • Ground Beef Taco Salad
  • Easy Spinach and Berry Salad

Main Dishes

  • Mom’s Easy Lasagna Recipe
  • General Tso Chicken Recipe
  • Easy Cashew Chicken Recipe
  • Delicious Homemade Tortilla Recipe
  • Rich Mac and Cheese Pies
  • Sausage Make Ahead Foil Packet Dinners
  • Easy Barbecue Chicken Recipe
  • Juicy Lemon Chicken Pasta Instant pot
  • Jazzed up Creamed Chicken over Biscuits
  • Best Ever Mac and Cheese
  • Copycat Dave’s Gourmet Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
  • Easy Cheese Souffle
  • Super Tender BBQ Roast
  • Homemade Copycat Godfathers Taco Pizza Recipe
  • Easy Crockpot Beef Stroganoff
  • Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
  • How to make homemade pasta
  • Super Flavorful Grilled Pork Loin
  • Healthy Pineapple Fried Rice
  • Seriously the Best, Make Ahead Twice Baked Potatoes
  • Easy Pasta Recipe with Ham, Walnuts, and Parmesan Cheese

Desserts

  • This Easy Oreo Cheeseball can be served as an appetizer or dessert!
  • Making this snow ice cream is one my kids’ favorite annual traditions!
  • Pumpkin Lava Cake is an ooey gooey fall dessert your family will want seconds of!
  • This sandcastle ice cream is so clever and EASY to make! You are sure to be the coolest mom on the block!
  • You don’t need a fancy ice cream maker; here is how to make ice cream in a bag
  • These homemade cinnamon sugar tortilla chips are the perfect dessert to go along with your Mexican dinner
  • If you’ve never tried our melt in your mouth sugar cookies, you are missing out!
  • Whip up a batch of this carmel chex mix for your next game night or potluck!
  • These snicker cookies are so decadent with a delightful melty middle!
  • This soft Gingerbread Man Recipe for kids is my most requested for every cookie swap!
  • I can almost smell this cooking, my perfect every time, best pumpkin pie recipe
  • My kids favorite cookies – Monster Cookie Recipe
  • Or make these classic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • So good their gone, easy homemade brownies recipe
  • Perfect for summer, Lemon Bars with vanilla wafer crust
  • Homemade Ice Cream Cake – this is what I request for my birthday cake every year! YUM!
  • Classic Vanilla Ice Cream in a homemade ice cream maker
  • Our favorite cake ball recipes
  • So good you just can’t stop eating it Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
  • Mom’s Homemade Apple Pie

Appetizers

  • Pepperoni Cheeseball Game Day Appetizers
  • My famous pineapple cream cheese dip
  • Zesty Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • Our GO TO Salsa Recipe with gardne fresh tomatoes
  • Grab your veggies, they are going to want to take a dunk in this Southwestern Dip
  • Family Favorite appetizer meatballs with super quick secret sauce!
  • Quick Pineapple Salsa made from scratch
  • Sweet and Sour Bacon and Water Chestnut Appetizer
  • Go to Peanut Butter Dip for Apples
  • It wouldn’t be Christmas without serving up this family traditional Wassail Recipe

Breads and Side Dishes

  • Super Moist Southern Cornbread recipe with creamed corn
  • Easy Bread Machine Hamurger Buns
  • Super Yummy Quick Yeast Rolls
  • Rosemary Crock pot Bread
  • Sweet Potato Sourdough Buns
  • Delicious Yeastless Bread – quick bread recipe no yeast

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25 Mouthwatering Milkshake Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the ratio of milk to ice cream in a milkshake? ›

1 cup ice cream to 1/4 cup milk is a great ratio. Blend the shake. In a blender, combine the milk and ice cream and blend until smooth. Add any your mix-ins and blend them in to your desired consistency.

What is the secret of a good milkshake? ›

Your Homemade Milkshake Formula

You only need two ingredients to make a great milkshake: ice cream and milk. One pint of ice cream will make two milkshakes. Stick to plain flavors that don't have mix-ins. You'll need 2/3 cup milk, which is enough to get things moving but doesn't overwhelm the ice cream flavor.

Do ice cubes make milkshakes thicker? ›

The addition of ice works so well because it adds texture to a shake beyond the standard, creamy ingredients. It's essentially a way to thicken up a shake and add oomph beyond the standard milk. If you're a fan of smooth and thin shakes, however, you can forgo the ice.

What is the best ice cream to use for milkshakes? ›

In most cases, stick with vanilla ice cream to avoid a milkshake that's too sweet. Even if you're making a chocolate, strawberry, or some other flavor of shake, vanilla ice cream is like the blank canvas that allows you to get the flavor just right.

What kind of milk is best for milkshakes? ›

Just keep in mind that the higher the fat percentage of your milk, the creamier your milkshake will be. I use whole milk. Toppings – take your pick on your toppings. I love adding whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry.

What is the best thickener for milkshakes? ›

One way is to use a higher ratio of ice cream to milk. This will make the shake thicker and more dense. Another way is to add in some additional ingredients like bananas or avocados. This will also help to thicken up the shake and make it more creamy.

What is the most unhealthy milkshake ever made? ›

The Heath Bar Shake is a milkshake drink sold at Baskin-Robbins, based on the Heath candy bar. It is notable for its high calorie count and was dubbed "The Unhealthiest Drink in America" by Men's Health Magazine. The shake contains 2,310 calories. Vitamin A equiv.

How do you keep a milkshake thick? ›

Just add more ice cream! The more ice cream there is in relation to the milk content, the thicker the milkshake will be. If you need to add more ice cream to thicken, feel free to add in more sauce, syrups, or mix-ins to flavor, if necessary.

How are Mcdonald's milkshakes so thick? ›

Great question. Our shakes contain milk from our reduced-fat soft serve, which makes them thick and creamy.

What is the best thickener for shakes? ›

No ice: If you don't have ice, you can use frozen fruit, oats, chia seeds, yogurt, or nuts and nut butter to thicken your smoothie. No frozen fruit: Add a scoop of raw oats or chia seeds into the blender instead. No yogurt: You can swap yogurt with nut butter to thicken a smoothie.

Why is my milkshake so watery? ›

A thin or watery milkshake can result from a handful of factors. If the ratio of ice cream to a liquid additive like milk, coconut milk or almond milk is off, your milkshake may come out runny. Likewise, putting crushed ice in your milkshake can lead to a watery consistency as bits of ice melt.

What is America's favorite milkshake? ›

Classic Strawberry Milkshake Flavor

It might surprise you to learn the classic strawberry milkshake is the most popular milkshake flavor in ten of the 50 United States.

What was in the oldest milkshake? ›

However, at that time a milkshake was not what we enjoy as one today. What were the first milkshakes made from? Milkshakes were an alcoholic whiskey drink that was described as a “… sturdy, healthful eggnog type of drink, with eggs, whiskey, etc., served as a tonic as well as a treat.”

What is the ratio of milk to cream in ice cream? ›

You can usually get away with 2 cups of cream to 1 cup of milk without overflowing your ice cream machine. Next up: sugar. Sugar helps resist freezing, too. You'll want about half a cup to ¾ cup (I recommend the low end).

What is the proportion of milk content in ice cream? ›

About 70% of the ingredients in ice cream come from milk, although mixes often contain natural ingredients like sugar and fruit. Small quantities of stabilisers, flavours, colourings and emulsifiers may also be added to enhance flavour, texture or appearance.

How many scoops of ice cream per cup of milk? ›

Generally speaking, one scoop of ice cream is about 1/2 cup. We found ratios ranging from 1/4 cup of milk to as much as 3/4 cup milk for every three scoops (or 1-1/2 cups) of ice cream.

Is a milkshake just ice cream and milk blended? ›

A milkshake (sometimes simply called a shake) is a sweet beverage made by blending milk, ice cream, and flavorings or sweeteners such as butterscotch, caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, or fruit syrup into a thick, sweet, cold mixture.

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