Skip to Content

Easy Vanilla Milkshake Recipe

Introducing the Easy Vanilla Milkshake: The Ultimate Simple Treat

Craving a Refreshing Vanilla Milkshake?

If you’re on the hunt for a quick, delicious, and incredibly easy vanilla milkshake, you’ve come to the right place! Our Easy Vanilla Milkshake recipe is designed to delight your taste buds with minimal effort. Perfect for any occasion, this milkshake is a creamy, dreamy treat that everyone will love.

Creamy easy vanilla milkshake

Why You’ll Love This Easy Vanilla Milkshake

  • Fast and Effortless: In just 5 minutes, you can whip up this delightful milkshake. Ideal for those spontaneous cravings or busy days.
  • Creamy Perfection: With a blend of high-quality vanilla ice cream, milk, and vanilla extract, this milkshake achieves the perfect balance of smoothness and sweetness.
  • Customizable Delight: Add your favorite extras like chocolate chips, caramel sauce, or a sprinkle of cinnamon to make it uniquely yours.
  • Family-Friendly: This milkshake is a hit with all ages, making it a great treat for everyone from toddlers to grandparents.
  • Versatile Treat: Whether it’s a hot summer day, a movie night, or a cozy dessert, this milkshake fits any occasion.

Two easy vanilla milkshakes with whipped cream, colorful sprinkles, and straws in rimmed glasses

Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Servings: 2 large milkshakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 quart Vanilla Ice Cream
  • 1 cup Half & Half (or whole milk, almond milk works too)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Blender: Ensure your blender is clean and ready for use.
  2. Scoop the Ice Cream: Softly scoop 1 quart of vanilla ice cream into the blender.
  3. Add the Milk: Pour 1 cup of half-and-half (or milk alternative) into the blender.
  4. Add Vanilla Extract: Measure and add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
  5. Blend Until Smooth: Blend on medium-high speed until creamy. Stop to scrape down the sides if needed.
  6. Adjust Consistency: Add more milk if you prefer a thinner milkshake.
  7. Serve: Pour into tall glasses. Optional: Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, caramel, or a cherry.

Easy vanilla milkshake with a straw and garnished with a fresh vanilla bean for a classic touch

Expert Tips:

  • Chill Ingredients: For a colder shake, chill your milk and ice cream before blending.
  • Adjust Sweetness: Taste and add sweeteners like sugar or honey if needed.
  • Try Mix-ins: Experiment with chocolate chips, fruit, or other fun additions.

 

Easy vanilla milkshake drizzled with smooth chocolate syrup, perfect for a delicious treat

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Can I use a different type of ice cream?
    • Absolutely! Feel free to swap vanilla for other flavors like chocolate or strawberry.
  2. What if I need a dairy-free option?
    • Use almond milk or another dairy-free milk alternative and dairy-free ice cream.
  3. Can I prepare this ahead of time?
    • It’s best enjoyed immediately, but leftovers can be frozen. Thaw slightly or re-blend before serving.
  4. How can I make it thicker or thinner?
    • Adjust the ice cream-to-milk ratio to reach your desired consistency.
  5. Can I add mix-ins?
    • Yes! Chocolate chips, fruit, or nuts are great additions.

Easy vanilla milkshake with chocolate syrup and an Oreo cookie on top, perfect for a treat

Make Your Milkshake Unique

Feel free to get creative with your vanilla milkshake! Add chocolate syrup for a richer flavor, or incorporate fresh fruits for a fruity twist. The possibilities are endless.

You know we love our milkshake recipes, from donut milkshakes to toasted marshmallow milkshakes and everything in between, like our bacon milkshake; we always make time and feed the craving when it comes to delicious milkshakes.

Scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream perfect for making an easy vanilla milkshake

 

Fun Vanilla Milkshake Facts

  • Classic Appeal: Vanilla milkshakes are a worldwide favorite, loved for their creamy and subtly sweet flavor.
  • Historical Roots: Originating in the late 19th century, milkshakes have evolved from frothy alcoholic drinks to a beloved non-alcoholic treat.
  • Versatility: Vanilla serves as an excellent base for countless custom flavors and add-ins.

Enjoy the simplicity and deliciousness of our Easy Vanilla Milkshake. It’s a treat that brings joy with every sip!

 

 

 

 

 

Creamy easy vanilla milkshake

Easy Vanilla Milkshake Recipe

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Looking for an Easy Vanilla Milkshake Recipe for that craving or delicious dessert? This milkshake recipe is a keeper. It's so easy,

Ingredients

  • 1 quart Vanilla Ice Cream
  • 1 cup Half & Half (or whole milk, almond milk works too)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Blender: Ensure your blender is clean and ready for use.
  2. Scoop the Ice Cream: Softly scoop 1 quart of vanilla ice cream into the blender.
  3. Add the Milk: Pour 1 cup of half-and-half (or milk alternative) into the blender.
  4. Add Vanilla Extract: Measure and add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
  5. Blend Until Smooth: Blend on medium-high speed until creamy. Stop to scrape down the sides if needed.
  6. Adjust Consistency: Add more milk if you prefer a thinner milkshake.
  7. Serve: Pour into tall glasses. Optional: Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a cherry.

Notes

  • Chill Ingredients: For a colder shake, chill your milk and ice cream before blending.
  • Adjust Sweetness: Taste and add sweeteners like sugar or honey if needed.
  • Try Mix-ins: Experiment with chocolate chips, fruit, or other fun additions.
  • Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 388Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 169mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 1gSugar: 34gProtein: 8g

    Nutritional information may not be accurate

    Did you make this recipe?

    Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram

    About Julee: Julee Morrison is an experienced author with 35 years of expertise in parenting and recipes. She is the author of four cookbooks: The Instant Pot College Cookbook, The How-To Cookbook for Teens, The Complete Cookbook for Teens, and The Complete College Cookbook. Julee is passionate about baking, crystals, reading, and family. Her writing has appeared in The LA Times (Bon Jovi Obsession Goes Global), Disney's Family Fun Magazine (August 2010, July 2009, September 2008), and My Family Gave Up Television (page 92, Disney Family Fun August 2010). Her great ideas have been featured in Disney's Family Fun (Page 80, September 2008) and the Write for Charity book From the Heart (May 2010). Julee's work has also been published in Weight Watchers Magazine, All You Magazine (Jan. 2011, February 2011, June 2013), Scholastic Parent and Child Magazine (Oct. 2011), Red River Family Magazine (Jan. 2011), BonAppetit.com, and more. Notably, her article "My Toddler Stood on Elvis' Grave and Scaled Over Boulders to Get to a Dinosaur" made AP News, and "The Sly Way I Cured My Child's Lying Habit" was featured on PopSugar. When she's not writing, Julee enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new baking recipes.
    Skip to Recipe
    error: Content is protected !!