Island Fruit Milkshake

Jun 22, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A tropical milkshake blending fresh guava and papaya with creamy vanilla ice cream and a hint of pure vanilla extract.

Prep 8 min

Cook —

Total 8 min

Servings 1

Diet —

Ingredients

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½ cup (120.0 g)ripe guava, peeled and chopped
½ cup (120.0 g)ripe papaya, peeled and chopped
2.0 cups (480.0 ml)vanilla ice cream
½ cup (120.0 ml)whole milk
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whipped cream

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Instructions

Add 1/2 cup chopped guava and 1/2 cup chopped papaya to a blender.
Add 1/2 cup whole milk and 2 cups vanilla ice cream to the blender.
Add 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract.
Blend on low for 10 seconds, then on medium-high for 20–30 seconds until thick and smooth. Avoid overblending.
Check consistency. Add 1 tablespoon milk at a time if too thick, or 1/4 cup additional ice cream if too thin.
Pour into a chilled 16-ounce glass and top with 2 tbsp whipped cream.
Serve immediately with a wide straw and long spoon.

Tips

Use ripe, fresh guava and papaya for the best tropical flavor. Frozen fruit can be used but may thicken the shake more.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make island fruit milkshake?

Plan on 8 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make island fruit milkshake ahead?

Best enjoyed right away. Freeze leftovers in ice-pop molds, or blend them again with a splash of milk.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.

A tropical milkshake blending fresh guava and papaya with creamy vanilla ice cream and a hint of pure vanilla extract.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

781 Calories / serving

36.3g Fat

100.5g Carbs

17.2g Protein

82.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~781 cal · 36g fat · 101g carbs · 17g protein · 83g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 781 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 148 min·8.6 mi·~17300 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 106 min·5.3 mi·~10600 steps
Moderate cycling 79 min·15.8 mi
Swimming laps 109 min
Jogging 76 min·6.3 mi·~12150 steps
Stair climbing 72 min·~6500 steps
Dancing 127 min
Bodyweight circuit training 79 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 181 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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