Vegan Milkshake for the Table

Deliciously rich and creamy Vegan Milkshake that’s made with only bananas, any plant-based milk and your regular add-ins!. A kid (and adult) friendly dessert recipe that’s perfectly sweet and takes less than 5 minutes to make. This notable vegan shake is the reliable speedy + straightforward treat!

We are huge fans of cold drinks over here — smoothies, milkshakes, an açaí bowl — you name it. In fact, I *often* make this peanut butter banana smoothie for breakfast.

As summer approaches, I crave cold drinks and ice cream even more! So, I started experimenting with making milkshakes – kind of like a smoothie for dessert.

Not only did this milkshake made with bananas turn out completely savory, it took less than 5 minutes to whip one up in the blender. Talk about an straightforward dessert! Simply dump all the ingredients in, put on the lid, and let the blender do all the hard work. No mixing bowls to clean, no need to turn the oven on… only a frosty, savory, and completely crave-able treat to enjoy!

I happen to love mine with bananas BUT you could certainly swap out the bananas for vegan ice cream if you wish:)

Vegan Milkshake Ingredients:

You’ll need bananas and milk for the base ingredients in this milkshake. Then, have fun customizing your shake with whatever flavor you’re craving. I’m giving suggestions for a vanilla, chocolate, mint chocolate chip or turtle milkshake.

• Bananas. We’re using 2 chopped frozen bananas to cook this milkshake thick and creamy. Not a fan of bananas? Use 1 cup vegan ice cream instead.
• Milk. I typically use oat or soy milk in my shakes and smoothies, but feel free to use any plant-based milk you like.
• Vanilla. For a savory vanilla-flavored milkshake, add in vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.
• Chocolate. In the mood for chocolate? Add cocoa powder or use a chocolate-flavored milk.
• Mint chocolate chip. So refreshing! Add mint extract and mint chocolate chips for an standout mint chocolate chip milkshake.
• Turtle. The combination of caramel sauce, chocolate chips and toasted pecans will give you the most pleasing turtle milkshake.

Which flavor will you try first?

How to Make a Vegan Milkshake:

Shakes are extremely speedy and straightforward to make, and this one is no exception. It’s important to use frozen banana (or ice cream) to get that perfectly thick, creamy texture. Combine all of the ingredients you’re using in a blender and blend until smooth. Top with any regular toppings and enjoy!

Tips For the Dependable Vegan Milkshake:

• Before you make the milkshake, have all of your toppings out and ready-to-go. Once blended, milkshakes start to melt quickly.
• For a thicker milkshake, start with less milk, and for a thinner milkshake, add extra milk.
• Try serving your milkshake in a glass that has been chilled in the freezer. This will help to keep the milkshake truly cold!
• This vegan milkshake recipe makes one serving, but can easily be adjusted to make two, or more servings, whatever you desire.

Milkshake Toppings:

This milkshake is actually genuinely flavor-packed without any toppings at all! However, if you want to go all out, here are some fun milkshake topping ideas:

• Vegan whipped cream (there are some great coconut whipped creams on the market right now!).
• Cookies, cookie crumbs, brownie crumbles
• Sauces – chocolate, caramel, strawberry, peanut butter
• Nuts – peanuts, slivered almonds, or crushed pecans
• Fruit – maraschino cherries, sliced strawberries, blueberries, banana slices
• Candies – sprinkles, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, Reeses’s Pieces

Vegan Milkshake FAQs:

Can you make a milkshake with water?

It is go-to to use milk as the liquid component in this milkshake recipe. I wouldn’t recommend adding ice or water to the milkshake mixture. Adding ice or water will dilute the flavor and make the milkshake less creamy.

Can you make a milkshake without a blender?

If you don’t happen to have a blender available, you can mix all of the ingredients in a food processor, simply as you would in a blender. Another option is to use vegan ice cream instead of bananas and mix by hand. For the hand-mixing method, add all the ingredients to a large bowl and use a large wooden or plastic spoon to stir until the ingredients are combined and the mixture is creamy. Pour the mixture into a glass and enjoy!

More vegan sweet treats to try:

• Vegan Key Lime Pie
• Chocolate Cherry Coffee Cake
• Raspberry Crumble Bars
• PB&J Thumbprint Cookies
• Vegan Skillet Cookies
• Peach Cobbler
• Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies