17 Best Ever Homemade Milkshake Recipes!
Love milkshakes, and want to try making your own at home? I’ve got you covered with this roundup of 17 easy, creamy, indulgent milkshake recipes that you can make in your own kitchen with just a handful of ingredients!
Using a ratio of 2 parts milk to 1 part ice cream creates the perfect consistency that’s thick enough to be a real treat, without being so thick that you struggle to suck it up through a straw. We then add in some flavorings like fresh fruits, chocolate sauce, or crushed cookies, and top with whipped cream and a garnish to create Instagram-worthy drinks that kids and adults will both love. These recipes are so simple, but so delicious!
I recommend using full-fat ice cream for the ultimate creaminess, and you can use any kind of milk that you already have in your fridge, though I recommend whole milk for the best results. Let’s jump straight in…
1. Classic Strawberry Milkshake
This classic is sweet, refreshing, and packed with real strawberry flavor.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- Whipped cream and a strawberry for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend milk, ice cream, and strawberries until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry.
2. Best Ever Chocolate Milkshake
Rich, creamy, and every chocoholic’s dream come true.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chocolate ice cream
- 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
- Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend milk, ice cream, and chocolate syrup until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
3. Banana Milkshake
Creamy, naturally sweet, and oh-so-satisfying.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 ripe banana
- A sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend milk, ice cream, and banana until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and sprinkle with cinnamon.
4. Vanilla Milkshake
Simple, timeless, and anything but boring.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream and sprinkles for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend milk, ice cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and sprinkles.
5. Oreo Milkshake
Cookies and cream in milkshake form—need I say more?
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 6 Oreo cookies, crushed
- Whipped cream and crushed Oreos for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend milk, ice cream, and 4 crushed Oreos until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and remaining crushed Oreos.
6. Raspberry Cheesecake Milkshake
Tangy, sweet, and perfect for berry lovers.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- Whipped cream and raspberries for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend milk, ice cream, raspberries, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and raspberries.
7. Brownie Batter Milkshake
Chocolate lovers, this one’s for you. Note with this one that you need to use edible brownie batter that’s safe to eat raw!
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chocolate ice cream
- 1/4 cup edible brownie batter
- Whipped cream and brownie pieces for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend milk, ice cream, and brownie batter until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and brownie pieces.
8. Caramel Apple Milkshake
Sweet caramel meets tart apples in this fall-inspired treat.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup diced apples
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce
- Whipped cream and a caramel drizzle for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend milk, ice cream, apples, and caramel sauce until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
9. Peanut Butter Milkshake
Rich, nutty, and oh-so-delicious.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- Whipped cream and crushed peanuts for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend milk, ice cream, and peanut butter until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and crushed peanuts.
10. Red Velvet Milkshake
This milkshake is as pretty as it is delicious.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp red food coloring
- Whipped cream and red sprinkles for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend milk, ice cream, cocoa powder, and food coloring until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and red sprinkles.
11. Coconut Milkshake
Tropical and creamy, this coconut milkshake will transport you straight to paradise.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup coconut ice cream
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- Whipped cream and toasted coconut for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend milk, ice cream, and shredded coconut until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and toasted coconut.
12. Pineapple Milkshake
Bright and refreshing, this shake is a tropical vacation in a glass.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- Whipped cream and a pineapple wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend milk, ice cream, and pineapple until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and a pineapple wedge.
13. Twix Milkshake
Candy bar lovers will rejoice at this caramel-chocolate delight.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chocolate ice cream
- 2 Twix bars, chopped
- Whipped cream and caramel drizzle for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend milk, ice cream, and 1 chopped Twix bar until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and remaining Twix pieces.
14. Peach Milkshake
Sweet, summery, and oh-so-satisfying.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup fresh peach slices
- Whipped cream, a peach slice, and a sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend milk, ice cream, and peach slices until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream, a peach slice, and cinnamon.
15. Birthday Cake Milkshake
Celebrate any day with this fun and festive milkshake!
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend milk and ice cream until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and sprinkles.
16. S’mores Milkshake
This milkshake combines marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers for the ultimate campfire-inspired treat.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chocolate ice cream
- 1/4 cup marshmallow fluff
- 2 graham crackers, crushed
- Chocolate sauce
- Mini marshmallows
Instructions:
- Blend milk, ice cream, and marshmallow fluff until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, chocolate sauce, and mini marshmallows.
17. Biscoff Milkshake
Sweet, spiced, and luxurious, this shake is made with the iconic Biscoff cookies.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 4 Biscoff cookies, crushed
- Whipped cream and extra Biscoff crumbs for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend milk, ice cream, and cookies until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and Biscoff crumbs.
From fruity classics like the Strawberry Milkshake to indulgent creations like the Twix Milkshake, this roundup of 17 milkshake recipes has something for everyone. They’re easy, fun, and guaranteed to be a big hit with a crowd. Which one will you be making first?
