Vegan Chocolate Milkshake
Try this extra chocolatey, thick vegan chocolate milkshake recipe that delivers a delicious, creamy dessert. Serve it with some coconut whipped cream and vegan chocolate syrup on top!
I’m a big fan of ice cream and everything related to it. That’s why I made this vegan chocolate ice cream and even this easy nice cream recipe too.
I look at this vegan chocolate milkshake as a combination of those two — with lots of creamy chocolate goodness in every bite, along with a few frozen bananas. It’s perfect!
Trivia
What kitchen gadget was created specifically for milkshakes? Scroll to the bottom of this post for the answer.
Dairy-Free Milkshake Ingredients
You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe:
- Plant-based milk — You can use your favorite plant-based milk or make your own such as this pecan milk.
- Cocoa powder — Use either natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder.
- Vegan ice cream — Use a store-bought vegan vanilla ice cream or homemade no-churn vegan ice cream.
- Ice cubes — We’ll add volume to this shake with a few ice cubes.
- Frozen banana — I keep frozen banana chunks in the freezer for our green smoothies. I slice bananas on a tray and place them in the freezer. Once the banana pieces are frozen I transfer them to a freezer bag. You’ll only need 1/2 cup of frozen banana chunks for this recipe.
- Favorite Toppings — Milkshakes should be fun so get creative with the toppings. You can add vegan chocolate syrup, coconut whipped cream, and more.
Why This Recipe is a Winner
- Adding vegan ice cream makes these milkshakes so rich and creamy
- Using frozen vegan bananas not only adds texture and volume to these shakes, but bananas are whole-food goodness, too
- Cocoa powder is the star ingredient, adding chocolate goodness to every bite
Marly’s Tips
You can drizzle some melted chocolate chips into the milkshake to create a “chocolate chip” effect. It not only adds flavor but the crunch is delicious!
How to Make Vegan Milkshakes
You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.
- Add the milk, cocoa powder, vegan ice cream, ice cubes, and frozen banana to a blender.
- Let that sit for a few minutes to soften.
- Blend on low speed until the ice is broken into smaller pieces.
- Blend on high until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour into a glass and top with vegan whipped topping and chocolate syrup.
- Assess your milkshake consistency. Remember, milkshakes are supposed to be thick.
Serving Milkshakes
Now that your milkshake is done, it’s time to enjoy it! I like to pour the milkshake into a couple of serving glasses and then top it with any of these:
- Dairy-Free Chocolate Syrup
- Strawberry Syrup
- Vegan Whipped Cream
- Vegan Caramel Syrup
- Chocolate-Covered Cherries
- Want a little crunch? This Dairy-Free Magic Shell is, well, magical!
Storage Tips
Transfer any leftovers to an airtight freezer container and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. Allow it to sit at room temperature for up to 10 or 15 minutes to soften before spooning it into glasses.
Vegan Frozen Desserts
If you love this vegan milkshake, here are more vegan frozen desserts to try!
Trivia Answer
The blender was created in 1922 in response to the food craze, milkshakes. That makes blenders and milkshakes both over 100 years old!
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Vegan Milkshake
Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup dairy-free ice cream
- 1 to 2 cups ice cubes
- ½ cup frozen banana
- Toppings: vegan whipped topping, vegan chocolate syrup, and more. optional, but fun!
Instructions
- In a blender add the milk, cocoa powder, vegan ice cream, ice cubes, and frozen banana. Let that sit in the blender for a few minutes to soften.
- Blend on low speed until the ice is broken up into smaller pieces.
- Then blend on high for a minute or so until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour into a glass and top with vegan whipped topping and/or chocolate syrup.
Recommended Equipment
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Notes
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
This post was originally published in 2011 and was updated to include new photos, new text, and an updated recipe in 2020.
Choc…I love it!
Lactose intolerance or not, this looks like one dreamy shake!
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