Name: The BEST 5-Minute Peanut Butter Milkshake
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: milkshake
Ingredients: 2 cups vanilla ice cream; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup natural peanut butter; 1 tablespoon agave nectar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; whipped cream, peanut butter, chocolate syrup and chopped peanuts for topping (optional)

This is an overhead side view of a glass with a milkshake in it. The milkshake is topped with whipped cream and drizzled with peanut butter and chocolate. An antique spoon is on the top of the glass. More drizzles and chopped peanuts are around the glass. — Peanut butter for dessert? It’s a yes from me! This easy peanut butter milkshake is SUCH a treat. It’s a deliciously simple mashup of smooth natural peanut butter, milk, and vanilla ice cream. It’s thick, creamy, and takes 5 minutes to make. Take it over the top with a dollop of whipped cream, and enjoy!

Peanut butter milkshake has been my go-to dessert for years.

When I was little we used to go to Friendly’s restaurant after swim meets and my favorite thing to get was their Reese’s sundae/milkshake situation.

If I’m being honest I really don’t remember what exactly I would get but what I do remember, is it was a vanilla ice cream base with peanut butter swirls and chocolate peanut butter cups mixed somewhere in between.

This peanut butter shake is a dead ringer for my childhood favorite. It’s such a simple milkshake recipe with vanilla ice cream and I’m giving you tons of ideas for how to make it your own, dress it up to make it fancy, or add some extra flavors!

I love making recipes with peanut butter. If you’re looking for a delicious peanut butter dessert idea, try these Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pretzels with Flakey Salt and these Salted Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats. This chocolate peanut butter smoothie is a great snack, too!

Ingredients and substitutions for peanut butter milkshake

Vanilla Ice Cream. Good ol’ vanilla ice cream! I love a milkshake recipe with vanilla ice cream as the base. Sure, you could try chocolate ice cream too! What is the best ice cream for milkshakes? I love using an extra creamy, slow churned vanilla bean ice cream because it gives it such a decadent, rich consistency and flavor. I’m not partial to any brand in particular, grab your favorite vanilla!

Milk. I used whole milk but you can use any kind of milk here that you have!

Peanut Butter. I use natural peanut butter but any peanut butter works! A creamy no-stir peanut butter works just as well!

Agave. I like my milkshakes extra sweet so I add just a tablespoon extra of sweetness. If you prefer, you can use honey or maple syrup.

Vanilla Extract. Just a splash! I find adding a little bit extra of vanilla to milkshakes really adds to the deliciousness and makes them super rich and indulgent. Give it a try!

This is an overhead image of a glass with a peanut butter milkshake. The milkshake is topped with whipped cream and a peanut butter and chocolate drizzle. The milkshake is topped with peanuts and more peanuts are on the white counter around the glass.

This is a side view of a glass with a peanut butter milkshake in it. The milkshake it topped with whipped cream and a peanut butter and chocolate drizzle. Peanuts are on top of the whipped cream and around the glass on the white counter.

Can I make this dairy free?

Absolutely! This easy peanut butter dessert can be made dairy free by using dairy free ice cream and dairy free milk! I love using oat milk because it’s super creamy but you can sub in whatever you have on hand!

How to Make a Milkshake with Ice Cream

This peanut butter shake is so simple! All you need to do is pop everything into a blender and turn it on! Depending on your blender, you may need to use a wand to tamper the milkshake to get everything moving and incorporated.

Then, pour it into your glass and dress it up however you like! Want a step by step melty chocolate tutorial to drizzle on top? Check out my post How to Melt Chocolate Chips!

What else can I add to this?

Peanut butter is straight joy in its purest form. But, sometimes you want to add a bit extra flavor to switch it up from time to time. Here are some fun ideas to try!

Banana. Have a spotty banana you’re not sure what to do with or a stash of frozen bananas in the back of your freezer? Pop a half or whole banana into the blender and blend it up with your milkshake!

Jelly or Berries. What is more iconic than peanut butter & jelly?! Add some frozen or fresh berries into the blender or a tablespoon or two of your favorite jelly!

Chocolate. I will always and forever be obsessed with chocolate and peanut butter. Use chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla and blend it up! Or, add some of your favorite chocolate chips, chocolate bar, or even a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the blender to blend it up with your peanut butter milkshake.

Apples. I love dipping apple slices in peanut butter so I feel like this is next level dessert of my favorite snack! Add a half or whole apple to your blender and enjoy!

Oreos. Cookies ‘n cream ice cream and milkshakes are my fave!! I feel like Oreos incorporated into a peanut butter milkshake can only be some sort of heaven!

Make it fancy!

Drizzle some peanut butter inside the glass as your turn it to create a cool drippy look on the side of the glass. Then, pour your milkshake right in!

Top your peanut butter shake with whipped cream and a peanut butter and/or chocolate drizzle. Whether you want a simple peanut butter milkshake or making it for a group of friends and want to take it to the next level, whipped cream and a peanut butter drizzle is always fun!

Sprinkle some chopped peanut butter cups, mini chocolate chips, chocolate sprinkles, or chopped peanuts on top of the milkshake.

Add a cute straw! Customize the straw to do with your theme! I love my glass straws but they have cute paper themed straws for any occasion!

This is an overhead image of a glass with a milkshake. The milkshake is topped with whipped cream and a peanut butter and chocolate drizzle. The milkshake is topped with peanuts and more peanuts are on the white counter around the glass. An antique spoon is scooping up the whipped cream and leaning on the top of the glass.

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Recipe

GF Gluten-Free VG Vegetarian