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    Home » Dessert » Ice Cream » Blueberry Milkshake

    Blueberry Milkshake

    Published: May 24, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    Whip up a classic Blueberry Milkshake with fresh, flavorful blueberries and vanilla ice cream for a delicious taste of summer!

    A blueberry milkshake with a blue striped straw.

    Are you craving a classic milkshake? There’s no need to go to an ice cream shop or drive-thru. We love using this homemade blueberry milkshake recipe to make diner-worthy shakes in our own kitchen in minutes!

    Table of contents

    • Ingredients You’ll Need
    • How To Make A Blueberry Milkshake
    • Other Ways To Make It
      • Blueberry Crumble Milkshake
      • Blueberry Cheesecake Milkshake
    • Others Want To Know
    • More Blueberry Recipes
    Five ingredients on a white surface.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    • Milk: We use whole milk for a creamier milkshake. Although you can use skim or low-fat milk, the milkshake will be thinner.
    • Ice Cream: Since there are only a few ingredients in this recipe, we suggest using high-quality ice cream. We chose vanilla ice cream, but you can use any flavor of ice cream you want.
    • Blueberries: The more flavorful your blueberries, the more flavorful your milkshake will be! If blueberries aren’t in season, you can use frozen blueberries that have been allowed to thaw slightly instead.
    • Blueberry Flavoring: You can add blueberry sauce, flavoring, extract, or syrup to make the shake even more flavorful.
    • Garnish: We topped our blueberry shakes with whipped cream and a few plump blueberries.
    Close up of a blueberry milkshake in a blue cup.

    How To Make A Blueberry Milkshake

    You can make classic shakes at home in minutes! All you need to do is put everything in the blender and blend until smooth. Super easy and so delicious.

    Adding blueberry flavoring.

    Put the milk in the blender first, then add the ice cream, followed by the blueberries. Finally, add some blueberry flavoring if desired.

    Shake mixing in blender.

    Blend until the shake is smooth, and pour it into chilled glasses. Top each blueberry milkshake with whipped cream and a few fresh blueberries for garnish.

    Whipped cream on top with fresh blueberries.

    Other Ways To Make It

    Blueberry Crumble Milkshake

    A blueberry crumble is a blueberry pie without the pie crust. Instead, it has a streusel on top, so you’ll need to make some streusel to add to the shake. 

    • Mix together 1/3 cup of flour, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons of butter with a pastry knife until crumbly.
    • Spread on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat. Bake 350˚F for 10 minutes.
    • Allow it to cool for 2-3 minutes, and then break it into pieces occasionally as it continues to cool.
    • Add some of the cooled streusel topping pieces to the shake and put some on the top as a garnish.

    Blueberry Cheesecake Milkshake

    Add the flavor of cheesecake to your milkshake by adding four ounces of softened cream cheese and a sheet of graham crackers. Then, garnish it with some graham cracker crumbles.

    A blueberry milkshake in a blue cup.

    Others Want To Know

    Does a blueberry milkshake have real blueberries in it?

    Yes! It is made with fresh blueberries.

    How do you make a blueberry milkshake without ice cream?

    You can use frozen bananas instead of ice cream to make a shake. Blend 1 1/2 cups of whole milk, 1 cup of frozen banana slices, 3/4 cup of fresh blueberries, 4 ice cubes, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

    What are some toppings ideas?

    Top with whipped cream, fresh blueberries, cookie crumbles, blueberry syrup, or sprinkles.

    A hand holding a blueberry milkshake.

    More Blueberry Recipes

    • Blueberry Cheesecake Dessert – Layers of cheesecake and blueberry pie filling.
    • Blueberry Cobbler – Made with a buttery Bisquick topping.
    • Blueberry Pretzel Salad – Cool, creamy, and dotted with blueberries.
    • Blueberry Muffins – Perfect for breakfast with a cup of coffee.
    A blueberry milkshake in a blue metal glass.

    Blueberry Milkshake

    Whip up a classic Blueberry Milkshake with fresh, flavorful blueberries and vanilla ice cream for a delicious taste of summer!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
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    Equipment

    Blendtec Blender
    Blue Aluminum Cup
    Blue Flavoring

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup whole milk
    • 1 pint vanilla ice cream slightly softened
    • 3/4 cup fresh blueberries reserve a few for a garnish
    • 1 teaspoon blueberry flavoring optional
    • ½ cup whipped cream

    Instructions

    • Put the whole milk, vanilla ice cream, blueberries (reserve a few for a garnish), and blueberry flavoring, if using, into the blender.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Pour into two chilled glasses.
    • Top with whipped cream and fresh blueberries.

    Video

    Notes

    • Add slightly less milk (about 1/4 cup) for a thicker milkshake or slightly more (about 1/2 cup) for a thinner milkshake.
    • To make a malted version, add three tablespoons of malted milk powder to the ingredients in the blender.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 1228IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 397mg | Iron: 0.4mg
    Course: Ice Cream
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Tonia Larson and Brian LarsonHi, We are Brian and Tonia Larson! We hope you enjoy our family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and tasty desserts!
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