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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.
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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Stop the blender, remove the top, and pour the milkshake into two serving glasses. Enjoy!
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Easy Creamy Peanut Butter Milkshake
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
*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 used, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
Original post date 05/22/2013. Updated 04/30/2021 & 05/30/2023.
Amy Liu Dong
This is one of my favorite drinks to make. It is so delicious, creamy, and so easy!
LaKita
Thank you Amy, happy to hear you enjoyed the milkshake recipe!
Hayley
Warm weather is here and we needed something refreshing and delicious that is so easy to make. This milkshake was so good!
LaKita
Thank you Hayley, it's definitely time for cool treats 🙂
Enri Lemoine
This is so rich, creamy, and delicious that it's hard to resist. We all love the flavor! I'll give 6 stars for this deli milkshake!
LaKita
Thank you so much Enri, it is pretty hard to resist!
Dennis
You are pure evil! That milkshake was to die for. I've made it twice already and see no end in sight. It's my new favorite milkshake.
LaKita
Thank you so much Chef Dennis! I am happy to hear that you're enjoying the milkshake 🙂
Elena
I made it for breakfast this morning, and the taste was out of this world. I'm already planning on making it again tomorrow.
LaKita
Thank you Elena! This makes for an amazing breakfast in my opinion 🙂
Ann
I love making homemade milkshakes, but we haven't tried a peanut butter one yet. Excited to make this recipe!
LaKita
Thank you Ann, I hope you get a chance to give the milkshake a try soon!
Jamie
Oh my, this milkshake recipe looks amazingly delicious and very tasty! It's minimalist and color make this so enticing and tempting! An instant favorite! Loved it!
Valentina
I love milkshakes! Will def be trying out this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
LaKita
Thank you Valentina, same love milkshakes!
LaKita
Thank you so much Jamie!!
Lauren Michael Harris
I remember the first time I ever had peanut butter ice cream. It was so odd to me, but one taste and I was hooked. This milkshake reminded me of that experience . I can see myself making this one again and again!
LaKita
Thank you Lauren! The combination is odd, but works so well!!
Tammy
Oooh what a treat! I loooove peanut butter...this sounds so creamy and refreshing. Milkshakes are one of my favorite treats for the summer...yum!
LaKita
Thank you Tammy!! I agree milkshakes are a great summer treat 🙂