WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ORANGE CREAMSICLE DRINK

• Tastes exactly like a classic orange creamsicle
  
• No ice cream needed (yes, really)
  
• Thick, milkshake-style texture in minutes
  
• Perfect balance of tangy and sweet
  
• Kid-approved, adult-loved, nostalgia-loaded

Orange Creamsicle Milkshake Recipe

Talk about sunshine in a glass!! Imagine your favorite childhood treat transformed into a creamy, dreamy orange cream shake.

And these always disappear in my house. Disappear. I’ll make them “for the kids” and somehow end up with an empty glass and whipped cream on my nose. Every time.

They’re cold. They’re creamy. They taste like riding bikes until the streetlights came on.

And I love that they don’t require ice cream or a million ingredients. Just a blender, frozen juice cubes, and boom. Summer magic.

If you hear the blender and don’t move fast, you will miss out. Ask me how I know…

If you love this orange creamsicle drink, try my mandarin cheesecake salad next. All that Creamsicle magic in a fluffy dessert!

And I’ve also got a delicious rice pudding recipe that’s a great way to use up the leftover creamer from this one.

Having a party? Check out these scrumptious boozy Creamsicle Jello shots, or a sweet cocktail that puts a raspberry-orange twist on your childhood push pops.

And don’t miss our other milkshakes like our red, white, and blue Patriotic Freakshake or the ultimate indulgent Applebee’s Oreo Milkshake Copycat!

INGREDIENT NOTES

• Frozen Orange Juice Cubes: These replace ice and flavor… key for thick texture without watering it down.
  
  Stick with store-bought for this orange creamsicle milkshake recipe. You’ll get a more consistent flavor, and you’re guaranteed to have the right amount!
  
• Vanilla Coffee Creamer: Adds fat, sweetness, and vanilla all in one pour.
  
  I use International Delight French Vanilla creamer (the liquid kind from the refrigerated section), but any brand will work… even dairy-free ones!
  
• Whipped Cream: Optional, but also… not optional. It adds richness and visual fun. A spray can or a tub of Cool Whip will work, or whip up a quick batch from scratch.
  
• Orange Slices: Totally decorative, but they make it feel fancy and intentional.

VARIATIONS

Fruit Swap: Switch the OJ with pineapple or mango juice. A tropical blend would be yummy too!

Berries & Cream: Use frozen strawberries instead of orange juice ice cubes.

Creamer Flavor: Try a Sweet & Creamy version or seasonal options like Sugar Cookie.

Bright Color Boost: Add 2 or 3 drops of orange food coloring before blending.

Float Style: Pour over a splash of lemon-lime soda for a creamsicle float vibe.

Make It Boozy: Add 1 ounce of vanilla or whipped cream-flavored vodka to the blender.

Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free vanilla creamer and coconut whipped topping.

Creamsicle Orange Popsicles: Pour the blended mixture into ice pop molds (skip the whipped cream) and freeze until solid.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Top each orange milkshake with fresh fruit slices and extra whipped cream.
  
• Add some sparkle with sanding sugar or celebrate a birthday with colorful sprinkles.
  
• Serve with a maraschino cherry and paper straws for a true diner experience.
  
• Pair creamsicle orange shakes with fudgy orange brownies or crisp pizzelle cookies.

CREAMSICLE ORANGE FAQ

This orange creamsicle milkshake recipe works because it respects frozen science. Those frozen orange juice cubes aren’t just cold… they’re loaded with sugar and citrus solids.

Sugar lowers the freezing point, which means when they blend, they don’t shatter into sharp ice crystals. Instead, they break down into a smooth, creamy micro-slush that feels like ice cream.

The creamer brings fat and emulsifiers into the mix, which coat those tiny ice particles and keep them from clumping back together. That’s why the shake stays thick and velvety instead of icy and crunchy.

Blend hard, serve fast, and enjoy that perfect window where everything is cold, stable, and ridiculously smooth.

TOOLS NEEDED

• Ice Cube Tray: For freezing the orange juice.
  
• High-Powered Blender: You need serious blending to break down frozen cubes smoothly.
  
• Tamper or Spatula: Helps move stubborn frozen bits toward the blades.
  
• Measuring Cup: Keeps the balance right between creamy and icy.
  
• 8-Ounce Glasses: Perfect size for a thick orange milkshake.
  
• Spoon: For swirling layers and sneaking tastes.

Enjoy!

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Orange Creamsicle Milkshake Recipe + Video

This Orange Creamsicle Milkshake Recipe tastes like a creamsicle in a cup! A refreshing, nostalgic treat made with just 3 ingredients.

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Blender

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 3 -4 milkshakes (8 ounces each)

Calories 127cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 1 cup International Delight French Vanilla Creamer liquid
• 2 cups frozen orange juice cubes made from store bought orange juice
• Whipped cream homemade or store bought
• Fresh orange slices optional

Instructions

• BLEND: Add 1 cup International Delight French Vanilla Creamer and 2 cups frozen orange juice cubes to a high-powered blender. Blend on high, using the tamper or stopping to scrape down the sides, until smooth, thick, and milkshake-like. If needed, add 2 to 4 tablespoons additional creamer or milk to thin slightly.
• LAYER: Pour about 3 ounces of the milkshake into the bottom of an 8-ounce glass. Add a dollop of Whipped cream. Pour in another 3 ounces of milkshake, add another dollop of whipped cream, then gently swirl with a spoon.
• FINISH: Top with the remaining milkshake, another dollop of whipped cream, and Fresh orange slices if using. Repeat with remaining glasses.
• SERVE: Serve immediately while cold and creamy.

Video

Notes

Make-Ahead: This milkshake is best served right after blending. For quick prep, freeze the orange juice cubes up to 1 month ahead.

Storage: Not recommended. The texture changes as it melts.

Freezing: You can freeze leftovers in popsicle molds for a creamy orange popsicle treat.

Color Tip: For a brighter orange color, add 2 to 3 drops orange food coloring before blending.

Ingredient Swap: If you do not have French Vanilla Creamer, use 1 cup half and half, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract. Blend until fully smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 127cal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 2mg | Sugar: 19g | Fiber: 0.3g | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Originally published March 2015, updated and republished December 2025

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If I could make and have delicious Oreo milkshakes every day, I would. In fact, it’s safe to say that my whole family would actually love enjoying this delicious treat daily.

There’s just nothing like an Oreo shake on a hot day. 

The best part is that I can create this sweet treat anytime that I want, even if it’s not daily. No need to head to the ice cream shop when I can whip up this creamy Oreo milkshake right at home. 

The recipe card below shows the simple ingredients needed to make this easy Oreo milkshake. Oreo fans and chocolate lovers rejoice! 

Oreo Milkshake

I used to obsess over Applebee’s Oreo Cookie Shake. Seriously… sometimes I would order one to-go to take along with me on errands. 

It was so creamy and tasty and downright addictive. I’ve never met a cookies and cream anything I didn’t like.

Now that they don’t have it anymore (cry) I’ve started experimenting in the kitchen in the hopes of creating my own. 

Well, I’ve found the perfect proportions and am finally ready to present my Oreo milkshake recipe to you!

It’s thick, creamy, and absolutely bursting with Oreo flavor!! It’s certainly indulgent tasting, but what I love most about it is how simple the ingredients list is. 

All you need is ice cream, cookies, milk, and some garnishes — and you’re in business!

That means that you can make this milkshake recipe with Oreo cookies whenever the craving hits. Fellow cookies and cream lovers, rejoice!!

Can’t get enough Oreos? Try my no bake Oreo cheesecake, Oreo dump cake, Oreo fudge, and Oreo cupcakes too!

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• Vanilla Ice Cream – The base of any good milkshake recipe — ice cream! I like vanilla (and it’s what they use at Applebee’s), but you could really get creative here.

I love the idea of turning this into a mint Oreo milkshake with some peppermint ice cream, or you could use chocolate ice cream for double the chocolate flavor! 

• Whole Milk – With its higher fat content, whole milk will give you a thick and creamy texture plus an overall more indulgent flavor. 

You can use your favorite, but keep in mind that the consistency may vary!

• Oreo Cookies – Grab a pack! You’ll need at least 8 cookies — some for the milkshake itself and a few more as a garnish. 
  
  You can use the rest in one of my other Oreo recipes! You can use regular Oreos, or any flavor of the classic cookie to make this thick Oreo milkshake recipe. 
  
• Whipped Cream – Add a big dollop of whipped cream on top! Make your own from scratch or pick up some from the grocery store.
  
• Chocolate Sauce – Also a topping! Choose your favorite: hot fudge, chocolate syrup, or store-bought chocolate sauce would all taste great. 

How to Make an Oreo Milkshake: Tips and Tricks

• Play around with the consistency.

One of the best parts about making copycat recipes is that you have full control over what you put into them and how they come out! 

If you like yours on the thicker side, feel free to add some more ice cream or decrease the amount of milk. Do the opposite if you want yours to be looser.

Say goodbye to watery or too-thick milkshakes, and hello to perfectly blended-to-your-liking results!

• Use a milkshake machine if you have one.

I created this recipe with my blender, but I know some of you lucky ducks have a milkshake machine at home! 

If you do, simply add the ice cream, milk, and cookies to the machine and blend until it reaches your desired thickness.

Something to note here: milkshake machines will often yield a much creamier texture, which will give your Oreo milkshake recipe that classic, diner-style look and feel. Yum!

• Customization is encouraged!

Remember this is why we like making things from scratch! 

Feel free to add more Oreo cookies for a richer and bolder cookie flavor, or add a splash of vanilla extract to pick up on the vanilla notes in the ice cream. 

You could even add some chocolate sauce directly into your blender for a stronger chocolate flavor too.

I love to add Oreo cookie crumbles on top and even some fresh strawberries when it’s strawberry season. If you’re a maraschino cherry fan, add a few for flavor. What makes this one of the best milkshakes is that you can customize it in any delicious way that you want. 

Prep Ahead

• Place milkshake glasses in the fridge to chill
• Crush the Oreos

Kitchen Tools You Will Need

Milkshake Glasses – For the perfect presentation!

Blender – A high-power blender is a must in every kitchen.

Serving Suggestions 

Serve your Oreo milkshake fresh from the blender with whipped cream and chocolate sauce on top. 

Add some crushed cookies as well as one whole Oreo on top of the whole thing. 

You could make these really decadent and add some extra chocolate chips or chocolate shavings on top too. Don’t be afraid to be indulgent!

If you’re hosting a party, or your kids are having friends over for a sleepover, you can create a fun make-your-own milkshake bar. 

I’ve also got recipes for creamsicle milkshakes and sugar cookie milkshakes… or this Chocolate Caramel Milkshake Cocktail for your 21+ guests!

Storing Leftover Milkshakes

I recommend making only the number of shakes that you plan to serve. 

This milkshake recipe with Oreo cookies yields 2 servings — you can easily double or triple it to fit your needs.

That said, if you do have some left in the blender, don’t throw it away. Pour it into an airtight, freezer-safe container, then use it in your next batch of milkshakes! 

Let it thaw a bit and then give it a good stir before using. Leftover Oreo milkshake will keep in the freezer for about 1-2 weeks. 

Oreo Milkshake Recipe FAQ

Enjoy!

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Easy Applebee’s Oreo Milkshake Copycat Recipe

My Oreo Milkshake copycat recipe is creamy, rich, and so tasty!! Cold, creamy, and chocolaty, it’s so easy!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Method Mixed

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 513cal

Author Donna Elick

Equipment

• blender

Ingredients

• 2 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 6 Oreo cookies crumbled
• whipped cream for garnish
• 2 whole Oreo cookies for garnish
• chocolate sauce for garnish

Instructions

• In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, whole milk, and crumbled Oreo cookies. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
• Pour the milkshake into two large glasses.
• Generously top each milkshake with whipped cream.
• Drizzle chocolate sauce over the whipped cream for an extra touch of sweetness.
• Garnish each milkshake with a whole Oreo cookie on the side of the glass or on top of the whipped cream.
• Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Oreo Milkshake!

Notes

For a thicker milkshake, you can add more ice cream or decrease the amount of milk. Adjust according to your preferred consistency.

If using a milkshake machine instead of a blender, follow the same steps for adding the ingredients. Start the machine and blend until the mixture reaches your desired thickness. Milkshake machines often yield a creamier texture, perfect for achieving that classic diner-style milkshake.

Feel free to customize your milkshake by adding more Oreo cookies for a richer cookie flavor or a splash of vanilla extract for enhanced vanilla notes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 513cal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 292mg | Sugar: 49g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 327mg | Iron: 4mg

Originally published June 2024, updated and republished May 2025

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Kick start your diet in an incredibly healthy and delicious way!! This tasty detoxifying drink will knock your socks off. 

What I love about this pomegranate smoothie recipe is that it’s one of those healthy recipes that doesn’t “taste” healthy.

Simple ingredients give it a tart flavor, but adding in the strawberries is a great way to add a pop of natural sweetness. 

Smoothie recipes like this are also super simple to change up and taste differently.

You can have a blueberry pomegranate smoothie by adding fresh blueberries, are change up the healthy smoothie recipe by using a frozen banana, chia seeds, frozen berries, and more. 

There are so many fun and new favorite ways that you can create this the next time you make it, but for the first time, follow the simple steps on the printable recipe card below.

I promise you that the flavor of this pomegranate berry smoothie is one that your taste buds will love – and the added ingredients and fresh fruits add a lot of great health benefits, too. 

It’s always the perfect time of year to make this healthy smoothie or healthy breakfast recipe, so why wait? You’ll love the flavor and creamy texture! 

Pomegranate Smoothie Skinny Shake 

My skinny shake recipe makes a scrumptious pomegranate smoothie, to enjoy once a day, mid-morning. If you’re looking for the easiest way to kickstart your day, this is it! It’s a perfect frosty smoothie, loaded with flavor! 

If you love smoothies, you’ll flip for the strawberry and pomegranate flavors here. They are fruity, bright and insanely delicious!!

If you love fruit flavored drinks but you don’t need anything particularly healthy, make a strawberry banana smoothie instead!

Other drink recipes that are sure to become family favorites are blueberry banana smoothies and banana orange smoothies.

What’s a Skinny Shake?

So, a few years ago on the Dr. Oz show, a 7-Day crash diet was featured that really piqued my interest.  Dr. Joel Fuhrman was the guest.

He discussed many ways to kick start fat burning in your body, and who doesn’t want that?! 

One of my favorite parts of Dr. Fuhrman’s plan is this detoxifying drink, which he calls a “Skinny Shake”.

Ingredient Notes

This pomegranate smoothie doesn’t get any simpler to make. It’s just pure, healthy fresh fruit and water!

• Pomegranates are classified as a superfruit because of its antioxidant properties, and they’re full of vitamins and nutrients.
  
• Strawberries, as well as other berries, are lower in carbs, so they don’t spike blood sugar like other high sugar fruits can.
  
  (You could also add some protein powder, coconut milk, or even a little bit of plain yogurt if you wanted to change the flavor and texture a bit) 

RECIPE VIDEO

Watch the video in the recipe card at the bottom of this post to see how easy it is to make this recipe!

Needless to say, this is my favorite healthy drink. My entire family loves it, and it’s packed with flavor and it’s really refreshing. 

A skinny shake smoothie makes the perfect mid morning pick me up.

We try to balance eating healthy, and little treats like this one certainly help.

A healthy breakfast and a fat burning morning snack sure make the occasional treat a lot easier on the hips.

Tips for Making Your Pomegranate Smoothie

• Be sure to layer the ingredients in the blender.
• Scrape the sides down as often as necessary.
• Use a high powered blender for best results.
• If you have a standard blender and not a high speed model, try using 1/4 fresh strawberries and 3/4 frozen. This will help make the blending easier.
• For a super thick shake-like consistency, add a few ice cubes to the blender.

Enjoy!

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Easy Pomegranate Smoothie (Skinny Shake Recipe) + Video

Pomegranate Smoothie Skinny Shake is a delicious drink to start your day off right! The power of pomegranate may help boost fat burning too!

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Blender

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 159cal

Author Donna Elick

Equipment

• blender You can use any blender, but I absolutely love this high speed model! I use it to make ice cream, smoothies, soups, tomato sauce and drinks like this one.

Ingredients

• 4 cups frozen strawberries
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 1 cup water
• juice of 1/2 fresh lemon

Instructions

• Layer ingredients into blender in the order listed. Blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides as necessary or use food pusher to help blend.
• Serve and enjoy.

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 159cal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 20mg | Sugar: 30g | Fiber: 6g | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg

Originally published January 2014, updated and republished May 2025

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And you can make this Arbys milkshake with ingredients that you already have at home! This copycat recipe tastes like the real thing! Coffee lovers will obsess over this sweet treat! 

If you’re looking for new recipes, cold drinks with a smooth consistency are a must! This is like the perfect combination of cold coffee meets milkshake – perfect for any coffee drinker. 

The simple recipe post below gives you all the steps on how to recreate those famous jamocha shakes right at home! 

Just don’t forget to pick up some chocolate sauce from the store the next time you’re there. 

You’ll want a little bit extra to spoil your taste buds! 

And you can have the whole Arby experience if you whip up a side of curly fries to pair with this popular drink One of my favorite things to do is to dip my fries into my shake – is that just me?! 

Jamocha Shake

If you have ice cream, chocolate syrup, coffee, and milk, then you’ve already got one of these milkshakes hiding in your kitchen. You just need to blend it all together!

My copycat Arbys shake is the spitting image of one of my fast food favorites. But when you make it at home, it’s less expensive and more delicious. 

A win-win! This jamocha shake recipe makes enough for 2 servings and takes just 10 minutes to prepare.

You can easily double or triple the ingredients to make enough for all of your friends, or halve the amounts to make just enough for a lazy night in.

Did you ever think it could be so easy to get your favorite fast food dessert without having to sit in the drive thru? 

You’re about to be your friends’ and family’s favorite chef! They’re going to love the combination of coffee and sweet! 

Milkshakes are such simple desserts, and totally necessary for those months that just keep getting hotter and hotter. 

Luckily, I have tons of milkshake recipes that are quick & easy, like the ultra indulgent Applebee’s Oreo Milkshake or our patriotic freakshake!

And especially coffee inspired shakes, like this jamocha shake copycat and our chocolate Costco Mocha Freeze Copycat!

Sometimes I just crave that classic combination of milkshakes, burgers, and fries. 

Or make that creamy, dreamy cheese pasta you love from the restaurant (that you can’t get anymore) your own kitchen with our Arby’s Mac and Cheese recipe!

Making all of it right at home is an inexpensive and fun way to get the diner experience at your own kitchen table.

Jamocha Shake Recipe Ingredients

• Ice Cream – The original Arby’s jamocha shake has vanilla ice cream, so that’s what I use for a perfect copycat. 
  
  But you can be creative — use coffee ice cream for a stronger espresso flavor or chocolate ice cream to level up the mocha.
  
• Strong Coffee – Brew up a strong batch by adding more grounds or by using less water than you usually do when you make your morning cup of coffee.
  
  You can also make a small batch of coffee for this recipe using instant coffee powder, too. If you want to lower the caffeine content, you could always use decaf coffee. 
  
• Whole Milk – I find that whole milk has the perfect thickness and flavor for making milkshakes. 
  
  You can use a milk substitute, or opt for heavy cream for a super creamy Arbys shake!
  
• Chocolate Syrup – The “mocha” in our jamocha shake! You can’t go wrong with classic Hershey’s or my homemade version.
  
• Whipped Cream – Optionally, but totally recommended! What’s an Arbys milkshake without the whipped cream on top?

Arbys Milkshake Copycat Tips and Tricks

• Use chilled ingredients.

Make sure that all of the ingredients are cold before mixing. The coffee, the milk, the syrup — everything! It’s the best way to avoid a thin, melty jamocha shake.

• Use the pulse button.

Instead of blending on high right away, try pulsing the mixture bit by bit. 

Not only does this help you control the thickness, but keeping the blender running for an extended period of time will cause it to heat up and melt the shake! 

• Made your shake too thick? 

Simply add more milk, a tablespoon at a time, to thin out your Arbys shake to the perfect consistency!

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

• Blender – A high power blender is a must in every kitchen.
• Milkshake Glasses – These have extra room for every last drop. Don’t forget to get them nice and frosty in the freezer first!

Arby’s Jamocha Shake FAQ

Prep Ahead Instructions 

There’s only so much you can do to prepare this jamocha shake recipe ahead of time.

The best thing you can do is make the coffee well in advance so that it has plenty of time to cool in the fridge. 

Brewed coffee lasts for up to 4 days refrigerated, so you can make it pretty far ahead of time!

How To Store a Milkshake 

I recommend serving and drinking Arby’s shakes immediately. 

If you really want to, you could freeze and re-blend them, but the texture just won’t be the same — you’ll lose a lot of the creaminess.

And, if you do freeze your shake, then do so without the whipped cream and chocolate syrup on top.

Enjoy!

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Jamocha Shake (Arby’s Copycat 4-Ingredient Recipe)

Arby's® Jamocha Shake is a cool, sweet treat that’ll save you from the blistering heat! It's literally perfect for a hot summer day! 

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Method Blender

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 485cal

Author Donna Elick

Equipment

• blender

Ingredients

• 3 cups vanilla ice cream
• ½ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso cooled completely
• ¼ cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
• whipped cream for topping (optional)

Instructions

• Place two tall milkshake glasses in the freezer to chill while making the shakes.
• Place ice cream, cold coffee, milk, and chocolate syrup in the bowl of a blender.
• Pulse to blend together ice cream. Add up to ¼ cup additional milk as needed to thin the shake.
• Divide Jamocha shake evenly into two glasses.
• Top with whipped cream and additional chocolate syrup, if desired.
• Serve immediately.

Notes

1. Leftover shake can be placed in the freezer and re-blended, but this is best consumed immediately.
2. It’s important that all of the ingredients are very cold before making the Jamocha shake. The espresso/coffee needs to be completely cooled (it’s best to refrigerate it or even stick it in the freezer after brewing until it is cold). If the coffee is still warm, it will begin melting the ice cream and change the consistency of the finished shake into a much thinner one.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 recipe | Calories: 485cal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 186mg | Sugar: 53g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 1mg

Originally published May 2022, updated and republished May 2025

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Freakshakes are like ice-cream milkshakes with a sweet tooth on steriods! Some people also call them monster shakes or crazy milkshakes – which are totally fitting too!

The fun part about making a crazy shake like this is that you can easily customize and have a blast with it.

I loaded a mason jar full of yummy ingredients that are patriotic themed – but you can easily customize for any time of year. 

Think caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, cotton candy, a slice of cake, funnel cakes, cookie dough, lucky charms, peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, chocolate sprinkles, a shot of espresso, and literally anything else that you can fit in and around the top of the glass.

I love adding large scoops of vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream to my personal extreme milkshake because I’m an adult – and that’s part of the perk! 

To find out how to make this freak shake instead of a regular milkshake, the recipe card has all the details below. First thing – get your sweet tooth and taste buds ready.

You’re going to forget that a basic milkshake every existed and you’re going to love this freakshake trend! 

Freakshake

If you’ve been looking for the ultimate 4th of July beverage for all ages, you’ve got to make this patriotic freakshake recipe!

The first time I heard about freakshakes I knew I had to try one. Some may call them excessive or indulgent… I say, that’s exactly what I look for in a dessert!!

I love making themed food and drinks for parties. I even have a Holidays section up on the site so that you can peruse all of the options for your own celebrations!

This recipe is for sure in my Patriotic Holidays collection. 

Whether you make them for the Fourth of July or Memorial Day, my red white and blue freakshakes are sure to be a hit!

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• Vanilla Ice Cream – The base of all good milkshake recipes is, of course, some ice cream! 
  
  I’m using vanilla — remember that we’re using food coloring to create the different colored layers, so it’s important to start with a neutral-colored base like vanilla.
  
• Sweetened Condensed Milk – Also needed for the actual milkshake portion of your shake! 
  
  Sweetened condensed milk adds even more flavor and sweetness without a ton of added sugar needed.
  
• White Chocolate Creamer – My secret ingredient for super creamy results! I love the white chocolate flavoring too. It complements everything else so well.
  
• Food Coloring – Grab some red and blue food coloring to create those red and blue stripes.
  
• Cool Whip – I use this to create a barrier between the stripes so the colors don’t bleed. It also adds a nice, light, and fluffy touch to the milkshakes.
  
• Candy Melts & Sprinkles – I use these to decorate the glasses. 
  
  Melt down the candy and cover the rim of each glass, then add the sprinkles… just like when you salt the rims for margaritas!
  
• Toppings – They don’t call this a loaded milkshake for nothin’! I add marshmallows, red and blue sanding sugar, Twizzlers, and a Bomb Pop on top of each shake. 

The presentation is just incredible, plus the taste is off the chart!

Tips and Tricks to Make Perfect Freakshakes

• Freezing helps the rim decorations set.

After you’ve covered the entire rim with the melted candy melts and added your sprinkles, place it in the freezer to chill while you make the different layers.

Not only will this help the candy and sprinkles set, but it also does double duty by chilling the glass before you add the multi-colored layers to it!

• Make the red and blue portions separately.

You may be tempted to make one big batch of vanilla milkshakes, and then separate it to create the stripes. 

I suggest you make the red layer, add it to the chilled glass, return it to the freezer, then make the blue layer! You’ll have more control over the consistency for the best taste and texture! 

Plus, letting the other layers chill while you make the next one will prevent them from bleeding into each other.

• Use sanding sugar to “dye” the marshmallows.

I prefer to use sanding sugar to add color to the marshmallows instead of food dye! 

All you need to do is dip in water, roll in sugar, and add to the cake pop stick. It’s soo much easier than using food coloring, plus you’ll get even more texture with the sugar.

• Top with a sparkler for an extra patriotic look.

Grab some sparklers and add one to each loaded milkshake to celebrate the Fourth of July with some pizzazz. 

Just make sure to be careful if you plan on serving these to children. No one wants to poke an eye out or get burned!

Prep Ahead

• Divide the ice cream, condensed milk, and creamer
• Chill the glasses

What You’ll Need For This Recipe

• Blender – A high-powered blender is a must in every kitchen!
• Piping Bag and 1M Tip – To add the Cool Whip
• Cake Pop Sticks – For the marshmallows! 
• Chilled Glasses – Helps keep the freakshakes cold.
• Blue Paper Straws – For sipping in style.

Serving Suggestions 

You’ll want to serve your shake immediately! If you plan on making these for a crowd, be sure to double or triple it — as written, my recipe will give you one loaded milkshake. 

I will most definitely be featuring these at my Fourth of July party. I’ll be serving all of my favorite backyard barbecue fixings, plus this Patriotic Tri Color Pasta Salad! 

Festive summer berry icebox cake and Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad are some other options, and Triple Berry Parfait is so easy!

Homemade Red White and Blue Ice Cream and Firecracker Cake will be my other desserts, plus these Red White and Blue Jello Shots and Red White and Blue Layered Shots for my 21+ guests.

As you can see, I’ve got tons of patriotic recipes to inspire you!

Storing

I recommend that you only make as many 4th of July milkshakes as you plan on serving. 

They don’t store very well — the layers may start to bleed into themselves, and the Cool Whip will deflate when you keep them in the fridge.

If you absolutely must store leftovers, separate them layer by layer and store in airtight containers in the freezer for the best results. 

4th of July Milkshakes FAQ

Enjoy!

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Copycat Patriotic Freakshake Recipe (Extreme Shake)

Celebrate July 4th with my Freakshake recipe! Top with red, white, and blue candy decorations, and serve with a sparkler for extra pizzazz!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Method Mixed

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 1 milkshake

Calories 2533cal

Author Donna Elick

Equipment

• piping bag
• 1M Piping Tip
• Cake Pop Stick
• Chilled Glass
• Blue Paper Straws

Ingredients

Glass decoration

• ½ cup white candy melts
• Patriotic Sprinkles Mix

Milkshake

• 1 quart 6 heaping scoops vanilla ice cream, divided
• 4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk divided
• 1 cup 8 fluid ounces white chocolate creamer, divided
• red and blue food coloring
• 1 8 ounce tub cool whip

Shake Toppings

• 3 marshmallows
• red sanding sugar
• blue sanding sugar
• 3 Twizzlers
• 1 Bomb Pop

Instructions

Step by Step:

• RIM THE GLASS: Start by melting down your white candy melts. Place in the microwave for one minute. Stir and repeat, until melted and smooth.
• Place the top of your glass in the melted candy. Cover the entire rim and let it set slightly. Sprinkle with patriotic sprinkles, and place your glass in the freezer to chill and let the rim set up.
• MAKE THE RED LAYER: Add half of the ice cream, two tablespoons condensed milk, half a cup of creamer to a blender.
• Blend on high until smooth. Add red food coloring (a few drops at a time) until the color you desire is achieved.
• Pour into your chilled glass and place in the freezer while you make your next layer.
• MAKE THE WHITE LAYER: Place your cool whip in a piping bag with a tip and pipe cool whip on top of your red layer, creating a barrier between the two colors. Or scoop it into the glass carefully. Place glass in the freezer while you prepare the next layer.
• MAKE THE BLUE LAYER: Repeat steps 3-5 with the blue food coloring. Pour the shake on top of the cool whip layer.
• DECORATE YOUR FREAKSHAKE: Pipe remaining cool whip on top and add additional sprinkles.
• Dip one marshmallow into water and then dip in red sanding sugar. Place on a cake pop stick. Next add a white marshmallow. Finally dip another marshmallow in water, followed by blue sanding sugar.
• Place your straws, twizzlers, bomb pop, and marshmallows on the top of your shake. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 2533cal | Carbohydrates: 315g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 125g | Saturated Fat: 81g | Cholesterol: 444mg | Sodium: 927mg | Sugar: 287g | Fiber: 7g | Calcium: 1440mg | Iron: 1mg

Originally published May 2024, updated and republished April 2025

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Strawberry Milkshake Recipe

While I’m a self-professed chocoholic, I do have a soft spot for fruity desserts — especially ones made with strawberries!

Shortcake, pie, cheesecake bars, fluff, Twinkie cake… there are so many delicious recipes to choose from!

But I wanted a new way to enjoy these gorgeous berries that was also quick and easy to make.

So, I created this milkshake with strawberry and creamer, layered with fluffy whipped cream for the dreamiest dessert.

Naturally, we had to test this strawberry milkshake recipe again and again… and again to make sure the balance of strawberries and cream was on point.  Of course.  {{grin}}

Every one of us devoured these over and over. You are going to love them! Each sip is perfectly sweet, loaded with strawberry flavor, and swirled with cream.

Already loving creamy homemade milkshakes? Try indulgent Copycat Applebee’s Oreo Milkshake and Copycat Patriotic Freakshake next!

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• Sweet Cream Creamer – This is a very specific ingredient to look for! The brand is International Delight, and it tastes like Cold Stone Sweet Cream ice cream.
  
  Feel free to use another creamer to make this strawberry milkshake recipe if you prefer (or if this one isn’t available).
  
  Try to stick with a “sweet cream” flavor, but vanilla will work in a pinch.
  
• Frozen Strawberries – Look for regular, unsweetened whole or sliced strawberries — the kind you’d use for a smoothie and not the sweetened ones for dessert toppings.
  
• Whipped Cream – It’s so easy to whip up a fresh batch, and you’ll always get the fluffiest texture that way!
  
  To save some time, you can certainly layer this strawberries and cream drink using a spray can or a tub of Cool Whip instead.

Tips and Tricks to Make a Perfect Milkshake with Strawberry

• Scrape down the sides as you blend.

Some blenders come with a plunger that greatly helps with this! If yours does not, simply stop the blender and scrape down the sides with a silicone spatula before continuing.

You want every little bit of strawberry to blend seamlessly into the shake for the smoothest results. And you can use the same spatula to drop the whipped cream into the glasses.

• Adjust the consistency.

If your shake is too thick, add a little more creamer and blend it again. But if it seems too thin, all you need to do is add more frozen berries!

• Make the colors even more vibrant.

I love the naturally pink hue from the berries, but you can amp things up with a little gel food coloring.

Start with just a drop or two and blend again, repeating until it looks just right. Deepen the pink color or make it a vibrant red, especially for holidays!

• Don’t forget to layer!

The best strawberry milkshake, in my opinion, is layered with fluffy whipped cream!

Pour a small amount of the shake into the bottom of a glass, then top it with some whipped cream.

Continue alternating the two ingredients, giving the glass a gentle swirl as you near the top. This helps the layers blend together just a bit so you get the best sip.

Finish with a healthy dollop of whipped cream on top, along with any other toppings you might like!

Prep Ahead

• Make whipped cream
• Clean strawberries for garnish

Kitchen Tools You Will Need

• Blender – A high-powered blender is a must in every kitchen!
• Stand Mixer or large mixing bowl with Hand Mixer for making the whipped cream. You’ll need the whisk attachment too.

Best Strawberry Milkshake Toppings

I love to top this strawberries and cream drink with a fresh strawberry! It ties the whole thing together so nicely and adds an extra pop of color.

Munchkin loves rainbow sprinkles on her shakes (I mean, what kid doesn’t?!), but heart-shaped sprinkles would be extra cute for a Valentine’s Day treat.

And if you really want to be fancy, add a cookie straw and a drizzle of strawberry sauce!

Homemade Strawberry Milkshake FAQ

Enjoy!

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Dreamy Cream Strawberry Milkshake Recipe

This easy Strawberry Milkshake Recipe makes a fabulously creamy dessert! Whip up 4 servings with 3 simple ingredients in just 5 minutes!

Course Dessert, Drink

Cuisine American

Method Blender

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4 8 ounce servings

Calories 72cal

Author Donna Elick

Equipment

• blender
• cutting board
• kitchen knives

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups International Delight Cold Stone Creamery Sweet Cream Creamer
• 2 cups heaping frozen strawberries unsweetened
• whipped cream
• Optional garnish: 4 fresh strawberries

Instructions

• Combine creamer and strawberries in a blender, use pusher or scrape down sides until mixture is of shake consistency. Add additional creamer or milk if you need to thin it out more. Add additional strawberries if you need to thicken it.
• Pour about 3 ounces of shake into the bottom of a 16 ounce glass. Add a dollop of whipped cream. Add about 3 ounces more of shake, and then add another dollop of whipped cream. Give shake a light stir to swirl whipped cream and shake. Add 2 ounces of shake and top off with a dollop of whipped cream and a fresh strawberry. Repeat until all glasses are filled.
• Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 72cal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 8g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

Originally published May 2014. Updated and republished February 2025

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By the time September rolls around, I am so over the summer heat and ready for all of my favorite fall recipes!

If you’re like me and just can’t wait for it to cool down enough for a warm treat like pumpkin rice pudding, this shake is calling your name!

Pumpkin Milkshake

Sweet vanilla ice cream mixed with creamy pumpkin puree in a sippable shake… Just what you need to end your summer!

And with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in the mix, there’s just the right amount of seasonal spice to really get you in the mood for the fall!

It’s like frozen pumpkin pie in a glass!

And while I think desserts like this are a nice treat in moderation, I also have a guilt-free, low calorie pumpkin pie shake recipe!

Ingredients Notes and Substitutions

• Milk – Make sure the milk is chilled! Whole milk will give you the creamiest consistency, but any type of dairy milk or milk substitute is fine to use.
  
  For a thicker pumpkin shake, use a little less milk.
  
• Pumpkin Puree – If pumpkins are still in season, try making your own puree!
  
  All you need to do is remove the seeds from a pie pumpkin (those itty bitty ones), roast the flesh in the oven, and puree the insides in a blender.
  
  It’s simple and scrumptious!!
  
• Pumpkin Pie Spice – Make your own with 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of nutmeg, ½ teaspoon of ginger, and ½ teaspoon of cloves.
  
  Sure, you can use the premixed blend, but the flavor is so much better when it’s freshly made.
  
• Vanilla Ice Cream – I find it helpful to let the ice cream get a little melty at room temperature or in the fridge before blending.
  
• Graham Cracker Crumbs and Whipped Cream – The topping is almost as irresistible as the pumpkin milkshake it’s garnishing!
  
  If you’re feeling particularly seasonal, use crushed ginger snaps instead of graham crackers.

Pumpkin Shake Recipe Tips

• Want It Extra Creamy?  Swap out the milk with half and half or heavy cream for a rich, thick pumpkin pie milkshake.
  
  You can also add a banana – and then it’s basically breakfast.
  
• Like an Icier Shake?  If you’re a fan of icier milkshakes (I know there are a couple of you out there!) then freeze the pumpkin puree in an ice tray before blending.
  
  You can do the same with the milk.
  
• Extra Flavors to Try – We already know that chocolate and pumpkin is a dreamy combination – replace the vanilla ice cream with chocolate for an even more indulgent dessert.
  
  Another great trick: do you have French vanilla, hazelnut, or another tasty coffee creamer? Use that instead of milk! 

Storing and Serving

So this isn’t really a recipe you want to store for later — after all, it melts! And freezing is no good, either.

The texture gets strange if you keep it in the freezer longer than just a couple of hours. 

Keep the pumpkin milkshake in the fridge for up to an hour if you’re not going to serve it right away.

Be sure to give it a good stir to get all of the settled spices mixed in there! And wait to add the garnishes until just before serving.

Pumpkin Milkshake FAQ

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Pumpkin Milkshake

Pumpkin Milkshake is the best pumpkin dessert recipe for a cozy fall treat. With real pumpkin, ice cream and pie spice, it is oh, so nice!

Course Dessert, Drink

Cuisine American

Method Blender

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2 (16 ounce glasses)

Calories 693cal

Author Donna Elick

Equipment

• blender

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk cold
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 4 cups vanilla ice cream

Optional Garnishes

• 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
• whipped cream

Instructions

• Add the milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla ice cream (in that order) to a blender.
• Blend on high or set on the puree setting for 30 seconds, or until combined and well-blended. *If the ice cream stops blending, stop the blender and stir the mixture with a spoon or spatula, then start the blender up again.
• Divide the milkshake between two chilled 16-ounce glasses. If desired, top with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs.

Notes

Feel free to add more pumpkin puree to the mix if you’d like more pumpkin flavor, but I feel that 1/2 a cup is just right.

This is a customizable recipe! Taste as you go and add more or less of the spice, pumpkin puree, and/or milk to get the right combination for your taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 693cal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 328mg | Sugar: 66g | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 532mg | Iron: 2mg

Originally Published October 2011, updated and republished September 2022

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They’re only seasonally available at McDonald’s, but now with this easy recipe you can have one anytime. Simple and so delicious you may never have to buy one again!

We love copycat recipes! Especially frozen drinks like TGI Fridays Kahlua Mudslide, Patriotic Freakshake, and the Cafe Du Monde Frozen Cafe Au Lait (best coffee drink on the planet!)

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake

Every February for the last 20 years, Chad says: “Guess what is out?  Shamrock shakes at McDonald’s!!!”

Wearing the excited smile of a 6-year-old that just got his first bike, we head to the drive-thru and he orders the classic mint shake.

This ritual has occurred ever since I have known him. But over the last couple of years, the McDonald’s shamrock shake has not been as impressive as it used to be.

Who knows why? Maybe the formula has changed, or maybe our taste buds are changing.

Whatever the reason – I decided to make a copycat version, and I honestly think it tastes even better than the classic McDonald’s milkshake!!

Next, try my indulgent, creamy Copycat Applebee’s Oreo Milkshake made right at home!

Shamrock Shake Ingredients

With good quality ingredients, you can make a shake that will put McD’s to shame!!! 

• Vanilla ice cream – Don’t skimp on the quality! The key making to a good milkshake requires real vanilla ice cream, made with full fat dairy products.
  
  I use homemade vanilla bean ice cream to give the shamrock shake its creamy consistency.
  
• Whole milk – You can substitute 2% milk if that is all you have, but I don’t recommend using fat free.
  
• Mint extract – You want to be sure to use mint extract. Peppermint extract is pure peppermint, which has a higher menthol content.
  
  Mint extract is a combination of peppermint and spearmint, so the flavor is completely different.

This creamy and dreamy McDonald’s shamrock shake is amazingly thick and oh, so delicious!!! 

Recipe Tips

1. Food color – You can use gel food coloring (my fav) if you have it, or liquid drops will work just fine.
   
2. Add the milk slowly as you blend the milkshake. This way, you can create the exact consistency that you like!!
   
3. Use high quality ingredients. For a creamy and thick McDonald’s shamrock shake, use the richest ice cream you can buy.
   
   Remember, the creamier the ice cream, the creamier the shake.

Supplies for Making a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake

• Blender – You can use any blender, but I absolutely love this one! I use it for ice cream, smoothies, soups, my tomato sauce and naturally this milk shake.
  
• Green Food Coloring – Either gel or liquid.
  
• Mint Extract – Remember, peppermint is for red/pink treats – it has the flavor of candy canes.
  
  Mint is for green desserts like mint chocolate chip cookie dough dip, and drinks like mojitos.

Enjoy!
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McDonald’s Shamrock Shake + Video

Our McDonald’s Shamrock Shake copycat recipe makes a creamy mint shake with whipped cream and sprinkles. An easy green dessert in minutes!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Method Blender

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 679cal

Author Donna Elick

Equipment

• blender
• green sprinkles
• green food coloring

Ingredients

• 6 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure mint extract or to taste
• 15 drops green food coloring
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• green sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

• Put ice cream and milk in a blender with half of the green food coloring and mint extract. Blend well, then add additional flavor and color as desired. (15 drops of food coloring and 1 1/2 teaspoons mint extract was perfect for us.)
• Pour 1 cup of heavy whipping cream into a tall bowl and use an electric mixer with a whisk attachment to whip until soft peaks begin to form. Add 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
• Divide the milkshake into 4 glasses, topping each with 1/4 of the whipped cream. Garnish with sprinkles and a straw, serve and enjoy!

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 16ounces | Calories: 679cal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 209mg | Sugar: 50g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 405mg | Iron: 1mg

Originally published March 2013, updated and republished February 2020

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Sprinkle Extreme Sugar Cookie Milkshake

We are so excited to be partnering with International Delight®  to bring you another fabulous recipe. I don’t know about you, but I love my coffee so I always have creamer in the house. I have found this to be an amazing convenient ingredient in cooking and baking sweets. I love to grab the seasonal flavors as soon as they are available and I am currently obsessing over the Frosted Sugar Cookie creamer.

Every Christmas for the last 10 years I have decorate sugar cookies. Like 20 dozen or so. I am sure you have seen them on our site. Actually, it is a tradition we share with friends and family so I guess you would say that’s what I am known for during the holidays.

I just can’t get enough of those sugar cookies. That’s what I love about this Frosted Sugar Cookie Creamer, it is completely rich and creamy and tastes like you are drinking a sugar cookie with frosting. How delicious is that?

The creamer is amazing in coffee and hot cocoa! So, I started thinking. I wondered if I could turn this liquid heaven into a sugar cookie milkshake? So, I had to make one. So, I did. Obviously you know that. I am guessing you noticed the title of the recipe.

Rich and creamy, perfectly sweet. It’s like a sugar cookie dream. If you are looking for a dessert this holiday season, this one will rock your world!!!

We also have a delicious Brownie Cafe Milkshake that will blow your mind!

By now, you know how much we love their coffee creamers and have for some time (check out our 40+ International Delight recipes).

Head on over to International Delight to sign up to receive new offers, recipes and delightful surprises in your email all year long.

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen – available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

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Extreme Sprinkle Sugar Cookie Milkshake

Extreme Sprinkle Sugar Cookie Milkshake is a rich and creamy dessert that is like a taste of heaven. Perfectly sweet and utterly delicious! This simple recipe comes together with just 5 ingredients and is a must try this holiday season.

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Blender

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 709cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 3 cups vanilla bean ice cream
• 1 cup International Delight Frosted Sugar Cookie Creamer
• 3 tablespoons rainbow jimmies sprinkles
• 1 cup prepared whipped cream
• rainbow nonpareils sprinkles
• Optional: sugar cookies

Instructions

• Prepare 2 glasses by swirling the rim in a shallow plate of creamer. Then dip into a shallow plate of nonpareils.
• In a blender combine ice cream and creamer. Blend until combined. Add jimmies. Pulse until combined, about 2 or 3 times.
• Divide milkshake into the prepared glasses. Top with whipped cream and more sprinkles as desired.
• Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 709cal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 235mg | Sugar: 63g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 413mg | Iron: 1mg

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Cold coffee drinks truly get me through the summer.  I love coffee, but there is no way I am drinking hot coffee.  Iced lattes, frozen coffee drinks and now frozen iced coffee shakes!  We are so excited to be partnering with International Delight to bring you this fabulous treat.

It seems simple enough.  Brew some coffee.  Wait an hour for it to cool.  Then either freeze it or blend it with ice.  Seriously.  I don’t have the time to wait.  I was thrilled to find that scrumptious time saving product.  Iced Coffee from International Delight is already made and all you have to do is pour and serve or in my case, pour it into the blender with some ice and viola!  Frozen iced coffee.

We have an easy Starbucks copycat as well. Speaking of Starbucks, check out our Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam (Starbucks) recipe as well!!

Well as you know I can never leave well enough alone.  Just seeing the Cold Stone Creamery logo on the container makes me crave my favorite ice cream treat; sweet cream ice cream and brownies.

To satisfying my craving I decided to create my own iced coffee version of my favorite ice cream shake.  International Delight Iced Coffee in Cold Stone Sweet Cream combined with brownies makes the most scrumptious summer treat in 5 minutes!

Chad went nuts over this and I am sure you will too!

Enjoy!

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Brownies & Cream Iced Coffee Shake

Sweet Cream iced coffee creates the perfect shake reminiscent of my favorite ice cream treat. The addition of brownies really takes this dessert over the top. With just 5 minutes and 4 ingredients this is one you will be enjoying all summer long.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Method Blender

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 286cal

Author Donna Elick

Equipment

• blender

Ingredients

• 3 cups International Delight Iced Coffee Cold Stone Creamery™ Sweet Cream
• 3 cups ice cubes
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 cup brownie chopped

Instructions

• Combine first 3 ingredients in blender. Blend until mostly smooth. Add brownies. Blend until brownies are broken up into shake.
• Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 286cal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 185mg | Sugar: 35g | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 2mg

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