From refreshing and fruity to sweet and decadent, these best-loved milkshakes are sure to keep your taste buds happy!
When you’re looking for a sweet frozen treat, look no further than these top milkshake recipes we swear by. These are simple to make as long as you have a strong blender and plenty of ice. If you need a refresher on how to make them, check out our guide on how to make a milkshake.
From fruity options like strawberry and lemon, to more unique concoctions like a refreshing date milkshake, this collection has something for everybody!
1/17
Thick Strawberry Shakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Cool off with a thick and rich treat that will remind you of a malt shoppe! Nothing can beat this strawberry shake recipe. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
You’ll love this thick and rich treat that will remind you of a malt shoppe! After all, nothing says summertime more than a strawberry milkshake.
2/17
Thin Mint Milk Shake
From the Recipe Creator:
Save a sleeve of Girl Scout cookies for this creamy milkshake that's fun for kids and adults, too. —Shauna Sever, San Francisco, California
If you’ve ever tried the Girl Scout cookie, you are bound to love this summer treat too! This fun colored shake is minty, refreshing and oh-so-sweet.
3/17
Peanut Butter Milkshakes
From the Recipe Creator:
You’ve got milk, peanut butter, and probably vanilla ice cream, too. Using just a few ingredients, you can whip up this peanut butter milkshake recipe in seconds. —Joyce Turley, Slaughters, Kentucky
If you’re in a pinch, this easy milkshake can be put together with just a few ingredients you most likely already have in your cupboard. If you love peanut butter cups, we know you will love this just as much (if not more!)
4/17
Creamy Lemon Milkshakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Several different recipes inspired the combination of ingredients I use in these shakes, and I'm glad they did! They're so refreshing. —Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
With simple ingredients like lemon sorbet and vanilla ice cream, this shake is simply delicious. You will love the rich lemon flavor coming from the lemon zest, and the creamy vanilla flavor coming from the vanilla extract.
5/17
Date Shake
From the Recipe Creator:
The shake has the rich taste of dates. We recommend using Medjool dates for the most flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
With the richness and sweetness coming from the dates, this shake is equally as sweet as it is refreshing. If you are looking for a unique and easy-to-make shake, this is it. It only has four ingredients so you can sip away in no time.
6/17
Strawberry Cream Floats
From the Recipe Creator:
When it starts warming up in Colorado, my kids ask for ice-cold treats. This rosy pink cream float is one of our household favorites. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
When summertime is approaching, you simply can’t go wrong with fresh strawberries. This creamy float full of sliced strawberries offers everyone a treat to cool down with when it gets too hot.
7/17
Banana-Almond Milkshakes
From the Recipe Creator:
A few sips of this flavorful shake will curb the hungriest sweet tooth. For a lighter version, substitute a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder for the chocolate chips.—Athena M. Russell, Florence, South Carolina.
For a lighter version of this creamy milkshake, substitute a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder for the chocolate chips. Kids and adults will love this summertime favorite that will drive you bananas!
8/17
Pineapple Colada Shake
From the Recipe Creator:
This frothy, refreshing coconut and pineapple shake is sinfully delicious! Cool and creamy, it just begs to be your poolside companion. —Melissa Jelinek, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
This frothy, refreshing coconut and pineapple shake is sinfully delicious! If you aren’t going on a vacation this summer, this drink should do the trick. Take a sip of this tropical shake and you will feel like you’re in paradise.
9/17
Makeover Nutty Monkey Malts
From the Recipe Creator:
Get all the flavor of a classic diner milkshake with only a fraction of the calories and fat. Flavored with peanut butter and bananas, this is one drink the kids will go crazy for! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Get all the flavor of a classic diner milkshake with only a fraction of the calories and fat. Flavored with peanut butter and bananas, this is one drink the kids will go crazy for!
10/17
Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Shakes
From the Recipe Creator:
The winter holidays are my favorite time of year, and this spiced pumpkin drink is one reason I love the season so much. If you don't have a coffee maker, it's OK to use instant coffee—just make it stronger. —Kathie Perez, East Peoria, Illinois
If you’re a fan of the cult favorite Pumpkin Spiced Latte, then you’re going to love this one too (if not more). With the sweetness from the canned pumpkin and slight spice from the pumpkin spice, this sweet treat is bound to be a fall favorite.
11/17
Eggnog Shakes
From the Recipe Creator:
I love serving this yummy alternative to traditional eggnog. Although made with fat-free ingredients, this easy-to-fix recipe retains the thick creamy consistency of the classic Christmas beverage. —Dale Hartman, Coventry, Rhode Island
Although this shake is made with fat-free ingredients, it retains the thick creamy consistency of the classic Christmas beverage. Bottoms up!
12/17
Chocolate Strawberry Shake
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m not a big sweets person, but I’ll slurp down a milk shake from Steak ‘n Shake any day! —Sarah Cowley, Houston, Texas
Chocolate covered strawberries are indulgent, romantic and perfectly satisfying. This shake is decadent and refreshing, perfect for a summertime date night with your partner.
13/17
Copycat Wendy’s Frosty
It’s not quite a fast-food milkshake or soft serve, but a Frosty is the perfect partner for fast food fries. You can make a Wendy’s Frosty recipe at home—and I’m happy to report it’s a spot-on copycat!
14/17
Peachy Buttermilk Shakes
From the Recipe Creator:
The tang of buttermilk blended with sweet peaches prompts frequent requests for this shake from my husband and grandchildren. —Anna Mayer, Fort Branch, Indiana
The tang of buttermilk blended with sweet fresh peaches makes this shake refreshing just in time for summer. Feel free to add fresh sliced peaches and whipped cream on top for a fun touch!
15/17
S'mores Milk Shake
From the Recipe Creator:
When cabin fever hits, we whip up a beverage that tastes like s’mores. Oven-toasted marshmallows and a blender make it happen. —Sarah McKenna, Centennial, Colorado
If you’re in the mood to sit by a campfire and toast some marshmallows, all you need to do is whip up this tasty s’mores shake. With marshmallows, chocolate and crushed graham crackers, this sweet treat is perfectly indulgent.
16/17
Strawberry-Peach Milk Shakes
From the Recipe Creator:
You'll either need thick drinking straws or spoons to enjoy this refreshing shake that combines two favorite fruits—strawberries and peaches—for a thirst-quenching treat. —Karen Edwards, Sanford, Maine
When you think of summertime, peaches and strawberries are popular fruit options during the hotter months. This shake is not only refreshing, but the fresh fruit adds a wonderful light flavor without being too sweet.
17/17
Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake
The Shamrock Shake is usually available at McDonald’s in February and March, but with this recipe you can make it any time of the year. With the peppermint extract, this sippable shake is fresh and minty.
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