Quick Look at this Pumpkin Pie Shake with Ice Cream
- Ready In: 10 minutes!
- Serves: 1
- Main Ingredients: vanilla ice cream, dairy-free sweetened condensed milk, almond milk, pumpkin pie spice, and canned or homemade pumpkin purée.
- Dietary Info: Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free
- Flavor-Profile: all the BEST Fall pumpkin pie flavor in a quick and easy shake!
- Best For: a quick & easy dessert or snack during the Halloween or Thanksgiving season.
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Top Reasons to Make a Pumpkin Shake
- So quick and easy, ready to enjoy in only 10 minutes!
- Super simple with only 7 real ingredients.
- Easily make it dairy-free with a few swaps.
- All the pumpkin pie flavor you know and love with none of the bake time!
- Make a double or triple batch to serve more than just 1 person.
Key Ingredients + Substitutions
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- Pumpkin Purée – grab some canned pumpkin purée or easily make your own homemade pumpkin purée at home.
- Vanilla Ice Cream – simply use your favorite vanilla ice cream or dairy-free vanilla ice cream.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – we have been using dairy-free sweetened condensed milk for years and it works perfectly!
- Graham Crackers + Caramel Sauce – they add a delicious rim to the glass, but are entirely optional. Gluten-free graham crackers can also be used for this.
How To Make A Pumpkin Pie Shake
Step 1 – Put all of the shake ingredients in a blender.
Step 2 – Blend until smooth and fully combined.
Step 3 – Option to add a caramel and graham cracker rim to the glass.
Step 4 – Pour the shake into the glass and enjoy!
Best Ways To Serve A Pumpkin Pie Shake
First, adding that rim of caramel sauce with crushed graham crackers is a must! Looks fancy and tastes delicious with minimal effort. Top your shake with homemade whipped cream, dairy-free whipped cream, or your favorite store-bought version.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 3-4 scoops dairy-free vanilla ice cream
- ¼ cup dairy-free sweetened condensed milk
- 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Toppings:
- caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoons graham crackers, crushed (sub gluten-free graham crackers)
- dairy-free coconut whipped cream
Instructions
- Glass Rim: Option to put some caramel sauce on a plate, turn the glass upside down and twist in the caramel sauce to put some on the rim. Then twist the glass in 2 tablespoons graham crackers (crushed) on another plate. Set the glass aside.
- Blend: In a high-powered blender, add ½ cup + 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree, 3-4 scoops dairy-free vanilla ice cream, ¼ cup dairy-free sweetened condensed milk, 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Blend until fully combined and smooth.
- Serve: Pour the shake into the rimmed glass. Top with dairy-free coconut whipped cream and enjoy!
Notes
- Make it a Malt: If you prefer a malt over a shake, simply add 3 tablespoons malted milk to the blender.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: Feel free to use regular sweetened condensed milk or keep it dairy-free with our favorite dairy-free sweetened condensed milk.
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Original post published on 10/24/16. Retested and new photos added on 9/14/26.
Bridget says
This was so easy and delicious!!