Simple Pumpkin Milkshake
The perfect sweet treat for fall. This is quick to make and has flavor and texture everyone will love!
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 quart vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, use 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- milk, the amount will depend on consistency you like for your shake
- whipped cream optional, but really good on top!
Instructions
- Add vanilla ice cream to the blender. I used almost the whole container of my ice cream, but this will depend on how big your blender is.
- Now, add in the pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and maple syrup, and start with a ½ cup of milk to start. Blend and add more milk and maple syrup as needed. I don't think it needs much more sweetener with the maple syrup, but you may want more.
- Now, you can use big steins like we did, or normal-sized cups. If you use the big steins, you will get 3 from this batch, smaller cups will get you 6 milkshakes.
- If you want to go all out, top with whipped cream and even a drizzle of caramel sauce. I left that out this time.
Notes
If you are buying the pumpkin, make sure you get the canned Pumpkin Puree and not the pie mix. The cans do look pretty similar, so just be sure it says 100% pumpkin.
Do a quick check of the ingredient label. There should be one ingredient: Pumpkin. There are several brands to choose from, but I always go with Libby's. It is easy to find and it's flavorful.
These milkshakes are best served right after making. I do not advise these are made ahead of time.