Description
A rich and creamy pumpkin pie milkshake that combines the flavors of fall spices, pumpkin purée, and vanilla ice cream for a delicious seasonal treat. Perfect for enjoying as a festive beverage or dessert, this milkshake is easy to make and customizable with optional garnishes and dairy-free alternatives.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup canned pumpkin purée
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar (optional for added sweetness)
Toppings and Garnishes (Optional)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed graham crackers or gingersnaps for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients. In a blender, add the vanilla ice cream, whole milk, canned pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup or brown sugar if you want extra sweetness.
- Blend Until Smooth. Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all spices and flavors are well incorporated.
- Taste and Adjust. Taste the milkshake and adjust the sweetness or spice levels as desired by adding more maple syrup, cinnamon, or pumpkin pie spice.
- Serve. Pour the milkshake into a tall glass.
- Add Toppings. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle crushed graham crackers or gingersnaps on top if using for added texture and flavor.
- Enjoy Immediately. Serve with a straw and enjoy the milkshake right away while it’s cold and creamy.
Notes
- Use frozen pumpkin purée for an extra thick and chilled milkshake.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the vanilla ice cream with non-dairy alternatives and use almond milk, oat milk, or other plant-based milk.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more maple syrup or brown sugar to suit your taste preferences.
- Crushed cookies like gingersnaps or graham crackers enhance texture and add a festive touch.
- This milkshake is best consumed immediately to maintain its creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 milkshake (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
