Peanut Butter Milkshake

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A 3-minute milkshake that’s nutty, creamy, and full of flavor. See how to make a peanut butter milkshake with just 4 ingredients, plus tips for making the perfect drink.

Homemade Peanut Butter Milkshake

A peanut butter milkshake is a blended drink made with ice cream. The main ingredient is peanut butter, which adds nuttiness and creaminess.

This recipes uses the best proportion of ingredients to achieve a thick but drinkable texture. After many tests, I’ve found the perfect formula for a milkshake to be 2 ½ cups of ice cream for every ¾ cup of milk.

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Recipe Highlights

A super simple recipe, this peanut butter milkshake takes just 3 minutes to make in a blender.
Made with just 4 ingredients consisting of milk, vanilla extract, peanut butter, and vanilla ice cream.
The recipes makes 16 ounces, or 2 cups, of peanut butter milkshake.

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Ingredient Notes

Ingredients to make a peanut butter milkshake.

Vanilla ice cream: Any vanilla ice cream or gelato will work for this recipe.
Peanut butter: Since peanut butter is the main flavoring ingredient of the drink, use a high-quality product with little to no added ingredients.
Milk: You can use any type of milk but whole milk makes the creamiest milkshake.
Vanilla extract: Vanilla extract will add depth of flavor to the milkshake. Be sure to use pure vanilla extract for the best taste.

For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Variations

Cocoa powder: Chocolate and peanut butter are so good together. Try adding 1 or 2 tablespoons of high-quality cocoa powder to this recipe.

Whipped cream: For an extra rich drink, top it off with whipped cream. You can easily make whipped cream at home by combining ¼ cup heavy cream and heavy cream and 2 teaspoons of sugar with a handheld milk frother.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Pour the milk and vanilla extract into the blender.

Adding the liquids first will ensure a smooth and even blend.

Ingredients for a peanut butter milkshake in a blender.

Step 2: Add the peanut butter and vanilla ice cream.

Step 3: Blend the ingredients, starting on low speed. Quickly increase to high speed until smooth.

Pouring a peanut butter milkshake in a glass.

Step 4: Pour the milkshake into a cup. Drink immediately.

Expert Tips

Ice cream is very hard right out of the freezer, so let it sit for a few minutes at room temperature. It will be easier to scoop and blend.
To ensure an efficient blend, always put the liquid ingredients in the blender first. Finish the heaviest and hardest ingredients.
You can thin your milkshake by adding a splash of milk and blending for 10 seconds.
For a thicker milkshake, add more ice cream.

Questions You May Have

How do you make a peanut butter milkshake?

To make a classic peanut butter milkshake, combine milk, vanilla extract, peanut butter, and vanilla ice cream in a blender.

Can I add ice to thicken the milkshake?

If you want a thicker milkshake, use extra ice cream instead of ice, which will water down the flavor.

Can you use other nut butters in a milkshake?

Feel free to use other nut butters, like cashew or almond butter, if you don’t have peanut butter. It will have a similar flavor profile and texture.

Peanut butter milkshake with whipped cream in a glass.

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