Strawberry Milkshake

Jul 2, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Vanilla: Extract Easy

A creamy strawberry milkshake made with vanilla ice cream, whole milk, and real strawberry purée, blended to thick and smooth perfection.

Prep 5 min

Cook —

Total 5 min

Servings 1

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

2.0 cups (480.0 ml)vanilla ice cream
4.0 fl oz (120.0 ml)whole milk
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
1.0 oz (30.0 ml)strawberry purée

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Instructions

Add vanilla ice cream, whole milk, and 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and strawberry purée to a blender.
Blend on high for 20–30 seconds until thick and smooth; add 1–2 tablespoons of milk only if needed to adjust consistency.
Pour into a chilled glass and serve immediately.

Tips

Use fresh or frozen strawberries blended into purée if strawberry purée is unavailable. Chill the glass ahead to keep the shake colder longer.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make strawberry milkshake?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make strawberry 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 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). 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 creamy strawberry milkshake made with vanilla ice cream, whole milk, and real strawberry purée, blended to thick and smooth perfection.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

638 Calories / serving

33.2g Fat

72.0g Carbs

13.4g Protein

63.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~638 cal · 33g fat · 72g carbs · 13g protein · 64g sugar

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

Per serving · 638 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 121 min·7.1 mi·~14150 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 86 min·4.3 mi·~8600 steps
Moderate cycling 65 min·13.0 mi
Swimming laps 89 min
Jogging 62 min·5.2 mi·~9900 steps
Stair climbing 59 min·~5300 steps
Dancing 104 min
Bodyweight circuit training 65 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 148 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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