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    Home » Recipes » Drinks and Cocktails

    Creamy Peanut Butter Milkshake Recipe

    Published: May 30, 2023 by LaKita · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Make this easy creamy peanut butter milkshake recipe with three simple ingredients. The perfect cool treat that is thick, delicious and ready in minutes!

    Try making this recipe with some Cashew Butter instead of peanut butter. Also if you're craving more nut butter recipes, try making some Chocolate Almond Butter Crispy Rice Treats or White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.

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    With the weather warming up, you may find yourself craving a cool treat. Today I have just the recipe to help you with that and it is a Homemade Peanut Butter Milkshake. This baby is a must-try, trust me!

    It is simple to make with just a few creamy and delicious ingredients. 

    Now with milkshakes, I find that people tend to fall into one of two categories. Either they love a milkshake that is thick thick or one that is thin. I definitely prefer my homemade milkshakes THICK.

    In order to achieve this, basically, all you need to do is add less liquid and more ice or frozen items.

    For a thin and creamy milkshake, simply add more liquid and less ice or frozen items. This is just an essential tip for making milkshakes. Today our milkshake will be slightly thick and creamy, basically something everyone will enjoy.

    Let's get started!

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    • WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE A PEANUT BUTTER MILKSHAKE?
    • HOW TO MAKE A MILKSHAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER:
    • Tips & Tricks for a Delicious Peanut Butter Milkshake
    • FAQs
    • CRAVING A FEW MORE COOL TREATS? TRY THESE:
    • Recipe

    WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE A PEANUT BUTTER MILKSHAKE?

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    1. Milk - For a classic milkshake, go for whole milk. After all, this is a treat and will help your milkshake be smooth and creamy. If you are sensitive to dairy, then try substituting this ingredient with soy milk, cashew, or oat milk. My favorite dairy-free substitute is extra creamy oat milk because it is very similar to regular whole milk. 
    2. Vanilla ice cream - Opt for your favorite brand, but make sure it is plain ole vanilla ice cream for this recipe. For a dairy-free substitute, try using Oatly Vanilla Non-Dairy Dessert.
    3. Creamy peanut butter - Use your favorite nut butter in this area, just be sure that you grab the creamy peanut butter for this recipe. 

    See the recipe card below for ingredient quantities and full recipe instructions.

    HOW TO MAKE A MILKSHAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER:

    Begin the recipe by grabbing a blender and measuring out the three ingredients. When measuring out the ice cream and peanut butter, be sure to pack it in. 

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    Add the milk, vanilla ice cream, and peanut butter into the blender. Place the top on the blender. Turn on and blend on medium speed until completely blended and smooth. 

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    Stop the blender, remove the top, and pour the milkshake into two serving glasses. Enjoy!  

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    Tips & Tricks for a Delicious Peanut Butter Milkshake

    • Try using chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla in the same unit of measure to make a chocolate peanut butter milkshake. Top the finished milkshake with some whipped cream and a few chocolate chips or chocolate syrup for a little something extra.
    • For a more intense vanilla flavor, try adding ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract along with the other ingredients to the blender.
    • Be sure to use smooth peanut butter instead of chunky for best results.
    • Add a frozen banana for a banana peanut butter milkshake.

    FAQs

    Can I mix Milk and Peanut Butter?

    Yes, you certainly can! The easiest way to combine milk and peanut butter together is by adding them to a blender (including an immersion blender) or food processor and mixing until creamy and smooth.

    How to make a milkshake without ice cream?

    It is possible to make a milkshake without using ice cream, but this particular shake recipe requires the use of milk. If you cannot use whole milk, then try substituting oat milk, soy milk, or cashew milk instead.

    Can a milkshake be made ahead of time?

    For best results, enjoy the milkshake immediately after it is blended. Milkshakes do not hold up well when made ahead of time or stored in the refrigerator or freezer for an extended period of time.

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    CRAVING A FEW MORE COOL TREATS? TRY THESE:

    • No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
    • Mint Chocolate Ice Cream
    • Cashew Butter
    • White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
    • Chocolate Almond Butter Crispy Rice Treats
    • Strawberry Smoothie 
    • No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake 
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    • close up side view almond milk frappe in glass with straw with carton of almond milk in the background.
      Almond Milk Frappe

    Do you have any comments, questions, or other tasty ideas to make this Easy Creamy Peanut Butter Shake even better? Please share them in the comment section listed below!

    Recipe

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    Easy Creamy Peanut Butter Milkshake

    LaKita Anderson
    Make this easy creamy peanut butter milkshake with 3 simple ingredients. The perfect cool treat that is thick, delicious and ready in minutes!
    4.60 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 420 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ¼ cups vanilla ice cream
    • ¼ cup whole milk
    • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

    Instructions
     

    • Begin the recipe by grabbing a blender and measuring out the three ingredients. When measuring out the ice cream and peanut butter, be sure to pack it in. 
    • Add ¼ cup milk, 2 ¼ cups vanilla ice cream, and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter into the blender. Blend on medium speed until completely blended and smooth. 
    • Pour the milkshake into a serving glass for one and Enjoy!
    • Pour the milkshake into two 8-ounce glasses, add straws and serve immediately or pop the shake into the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes if you like it firmer.

    Notes

    • For a Peanut Butter Fudge Shake simply add 1 Tablespoon of chocolate fudge to the recipe after adding the peanut butter, it will taste like a peanut butter cup.
    • Try using chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla in the same unit of measure to make a chocolate peanut butter milkshake. Top the finished milkshake with some whipped cream and a few chocolate chips or chocolate syrup for a little something extra.
    • For a more intense vanilla flavor, try adding ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract along with the other ingredients to the blender.
    • Be sure to use smooth peanut butter instead of chunky for best results.
    • Add a frozen banana for a banana peanut butter milkshake.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 205mgPotassium: 438mgFiber: 2gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 673IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 1mg

    *All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

    Keyword peanut butter milkshake
    Tried this recipe?Mention @SimplyLaKita or tag #SimplyLakita

    Original post date 05/22/2013. Updated 04/30/2021 & 05/30/2023.


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