Milkshakes are one of those treats that never really go out of style, whether it is a classic vanilla base or something built around a favorite candy bar or fast food copycat. This roundup pulls together 35 milkshake recipes covering everything from cozy seasonal flavors to boozy adult versions.
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- What makes these recipes special?
- Top Tips
- Orange Milkshake (No Ice Cream Needed)
- Reese's Coffee Milkshake
- Easy Homemade Strawberry Milkshake with Ice Cream
- Jack in the Box Eggnog Milkshake Recipe (Copycat)
- Pumpkin Milkshake
- Eggnog Milkshake (McDonald's Copycat)
- Carrot Milkshake (Vegan) • Simple Sumptuous Cooking
- Cheesecake Milkshake
- Extreme Mudslide Milkshake
- Coffee Milkshake â€" Tasty Oven
- Vegan Milkshake
- Strawberry Valentine Milkshake Recipe
- Healthy Banana Milkshake (Without Ice Cream)
- Creamy and Delicious Oreo Milkshake
- Peanut Butter Milkshake + Ninja Creami Peanut Butter Milkshake
- Burger King Lucky Charms Milkshake Recipe
- Mudslide Drink Recipe (Frozen Mudslide Cocktail)
- Mocha Caramel Latte Oreo Malted Milkshake
- French Vanilla Cappuccino Milkshake
- Oreo Milkshake without Ice Cream
- Nutella Milkshake Recipe (3 Ingredients)
- Vegan Milkshake Without Ice Cream
- Blueberry Milkshake
- Chick-fil-A Peach Milkshake Easy Copycat Recipe
- Easy and Refreshing Key Lime Pie Milkshake
- Strawberry Banana Milkshake
- Indulgent Creamy Coconut Milkshake
- Oreo Milkshake
- Caramel Stroopwafel Milkshake
- Orange Creamsicle Milkshake
- S'mores Coffee Milkshake
- Frozen Berry Milkshake for Grown-Ups
- Fatburger Banana Milkshake (Copycat Recipe)
- Caramel Macchiato Milkshake
- Pumpkin Spice White Russian
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What makes a good milkshake come down to more than just blending ice cream and milk, since flavor mix-ins and toppings change the whole experience. Some recipes lean on real ice cream while others skip it entirely for a lighter, thinner shake.
There's plenty of range here, including the Extreme Mudslide Milkshake for something more indulgent, the Healthy Banana Milkshake (Without Ice Cream) for a lighter option, and the Jack in the Box Eggnog Milkshake Recipe (Copycat) for anyone missing a seasonal drive-thru favorite. A handful of vegan and dairy-light versions are mixed in too.
What makes the recipes in this roundup special?
- The recipes were created by a real person—not generated by AI.
- The photos show the actual recipe, made and photographed in real life.
- The blog is run by a human being—not an AI avatar or bot-run site.
- The recipe is original and created by the blogger—not purchased or republished content.
- All recipes in this roundup have earned a star rating of 4 stars or higher from readers or reviewers.
Top Tips
- Chill your glass first. Popping the serving glass in the freezer for a few minutes keeps the milkshake from melting as fast once it's poured.
- Use frozen fruit or ice cream straight from the freezer. Softened ice cream makes a thinner shake, so work quickly and keep ingredients cold throughout blending.
- Add liquid gradually. Start with less milk than you think you need and add more only if the blender is struggling, since a thick shake is easier to thin out than to thicken back up.
- Blend mix-ins separately from garnishes. Crushed cookies or candy blended in give an even flavor, while pieces saved for the topping add texture and a nicer presentation.
- Serve immediately. Milkshakes separate and lose their texture quickly, so pour and serve right after blending rather than letting one sit.
Orange Milkshake (No Ice Cream Needed)
This milkshake skips ice cream entirely and still turns out thick and orange flavored. A simpler ingredient list for anyone caught without a carton in the freezer.
Photo credit: The Salted Pepper
Reese's Coffee Milkshake
A coffee base carries Reese's flavor through every sip of this shake. Dessert and an afternoon pick-me-up in one glass.
Photo credit: Simply Stacie
Easy Homemade Strawberry Milkshake with Ice Cream
This homemade shake keeps strawberry flavor and real ice cream in the same easy recipe. Nothing complicated, just a classic done well.
Photo credit: Combine Good Flavors
Jack in the Box Eggnog Milkshake Recipe (Copycat)
This copycat recipe brings the Jack in the Box eggnog shake home without a drive-thru trip. A seasonal favorite made ahead of the holiday rush.
Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes
Pumpkin Milkshake
This shake leans into pumpkin flavor no matter what season it actually is. A simple way to get that familiar taste in a glass.
Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian
Eggnog Milkshake (McDonald's Copycat)
A McDonald's favorite gets recreated at home in this eggnog shake copycat. No drive-thru line required this time.
Photo credit: It Is A Keeper
Carrot Milkshake (Vegan)
This vegan shake swaps in carrot for a less expected milkshake flavor. Proof that plant-based versions can still taste like a treat.
Photo credit: Mr Ishtanna
Cheesecake Milkshake
This milkshake blends cheesecake flavor straight into the glass instead of serving it on the side. Dessert in a glass instead of on a plate.
Photo credit: My Mini Chefs
Extreme Mudslide Milkshake
Extreme is right there in the name, and this mudslide shake does not hold back on flavor. A rich, indulgent option for anyone who wants more than a basic shake.
Photo credit: Cooking With Curls
Coffee Milkshake
A straightforward coffee shake without any extra add-ins competing for attention. Simple and reliable for anyone who just wants coffee flavor.
Photo credit: Tasty Oven
Vegan Milkshake
This shake keeps things entirely plant-based without naming one specific flavor. A flexible base recipe for anyone eating vegan.
Photo credit: Organically Addison
Strawberry Valentine Milkshake Recipe
This shake dresses up strawberry flavor for Valentine's Day specifically. A festive spin on a familiar favorite.
Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
Healthy Banana Milkshake (Without Ice Cream)
No ice cream is needed for this healthier banana shake, keeping things lighter overall. A better-for-you option without losing the milkshake feel.
Photo credit: Little Nomads Recipes
Creamy and Delicious Oreo Milkshake
A creamy texture is the whole point of this Oreo milkshake. Classic cookies-and-cream flavor in drinkable form.
Photo credit: Dizzy Busy And Hungry
Peanut Butter Milkshake + Ninja Creami Peanut Butter Milkshake
This recipe actually covers two versions of peanut butter shake, one traditional and one made in the Ninja Creami. Two methods, one familiar flavor.
Photo credit: Recipes From A Pantry
Burger King Lucky Charms Milkshake Recipe
Lucky Charms flavor made it onto a fast food menu, and this recipe brings that Burger King shake home. A fun mashup of breakfast cereal and dessert.
Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes
Mudslide Drink Recipe (Frozen Mudslide Cocktail)
This frozen mudslide is built as a cocktail rather than a straightforward milkshake. An adult version of a familiar flavor combination.
Photo credit: Cupcake Project
Mocha Caramel Latte Oreo Malted Milkshake
Several coffeehouse flavors stack into one shake here, from mocha and caramel to a malted Oreo finish. A layered drink for anyone who wants more than one flavor at once.
Photo credit: Chicken Fried Kitchen
French Vanilla Cappuccino Milkshake
This shake pairs a cappuccino base with French vanilla flavor for a coffeehouse-style result. Dessert and coffee break in the same glass.
Photo credit: Noshing With The Nolands
Oreo Milkshake without Ice Cream
This Oreo shake skips ice cream entirely while keeping the cookie flavor intact. A lighter version of a classic combination.
Photo credit: The Urben Life
Nutella Milkshake Recipe (3 Ingredients)
Only three ingredients go into this Nutella shake, keeping the process quick. A simple way to turn a jar of Nutella into dessert.
Photo credit: Happy Honey Kitchen
Vegan Milkshake Without Ice Cream
This version skips both dairy and ice cream while still landing on milkshake territory. A fully plant-based option from start to finish.
Photo credit: My Quiet Kitchen
Blueberry Milkshake
This shake puts blueberry front and center without any other flavor competing for attention. A fruity option for anyone who wants something other than chocolate or vanilla.
Photo credit: Noshing With The Nolands
Chick-fil-A Peach Milkshake Easy Copycat Recipe
This easy copycat recreates the Chick-fil-A peach shake without a drive-thru stop. A fruity fast food favorite made at home.
Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes
Easy and Refreshing Key Lime Pie Milkshake
This shake turns key lime pie into something easy and refreshing to drink. Tart, sweet, and simple all at once.
Photo credit: The Hearty Life
Strawberry Banana Milkshake
This shake pairs strawberry and banana in a familiar fruit combination. A classic flavor pairing that rarely misses.
Photo credit: Noshing With The Nolands
Indulgent Creamy Coconut Milkshake
This shake leans fully into coconut flavor with an especially creamy, indulgent result. A tropical option among all the classic flavors.
Photo credit: Picky Eater Blog
Oreo Milkshake
No extra flavors compete with the Oreo cookie taste in this straightforward shake. Just classic cookies and cream, nothing else added.
Photo credit: Recipes From A Pantry
Caramel Stroopwafel Milkshake
This shake works stroopwafel and caramel flavor into one drink, a less common milkshake pairing. A slightly different direction from the usual flavors.
Photo credit: The Short Order Cook
Orange Creamsicle Milkshake
This shake channels the flavor of an orange creamsicle into a full milkshake. A nostalgic frozen treat translated into drinkable form.
Photo credit: It Is A Keeper
S'mores Coffee Milkshake
This shake brings s'mores flavor into a coffee base, an unexpected but fitting pairing. Campfire dessert flavor in a coffeehouse-style drink.
Photo credit: Simply Stacie
Frozen Berry Milkshake for Grown-Ups
This frozen berry shake is built specifically for grown-ups, not the kid-friendly version. Berry flavor with an adult twist built right in.
Photo credit: Combine Good Flavors
Fatburger Banana Milkshake (Copycat Recipe)
Fatburger's banana shake gets the copycat treatment here, built for a home blender instead of a drive-thru window. A fast food classic made at home.
Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes
Caramel Macchiato Milkshake
This shake takes a caramel macchiato and turns it into milkshake form instead of a hot or iced coffee drink. Coffeehouse flavor built for a spoon instead of a cup.
Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian
Pumpkin Spice White Russian
This White Russian gets a pumpkin spice twist for a cocktail that leans into fall flavor. A boozy dessert drink rather than a straightforward milkshake.
Photo credit: It Is A Keeper
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