Hey y’all, Darian here from County Mama Cooking! As a busy mom of three constantly looking for tasty treats, I’ve whipped up a heavenly milkshake combo that makes both kids and adults swoon – Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshakes. This dynamic duo blends rich chocolate ice cream with creamy peanut butter for a drinkable dessert that’s over-the-top delicious. The kids beg me to make these for them, and I’m happy to oblige!
Chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven. Something magical happens when their flavors combine into a cold, creamy milkshake. Each satisfying sip tastes like liquid peanut butter cups! While my full recipe is over on the blog, it’s easy to blend up this classic flavor pairing. Whether enjoyed as an after school snack or a weekend indulgence, chocolate peanut butter milkshakes are a welcome treat.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake
Equipment
- 1 blender
- 4 cups
Ingredients
- 3 cups Vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup Milk
- 4 tbsp chocolate syrup
- 1 cup Peanut butter plus extra for drizzle
Instructions
- In a blender, add ice cream, milk, and chocolate syrup.
- Blend for about 1 minute.
- Open the blender and add the peanut butter.
- Close it up, and blend for another minute or two.
- Pour into cups, add some whipped topping. Top with a cherry and drizzle some peanut butter over top.
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Notes
Cooking Tips
Here are some tips for making the perfect chocolate peanut butter milkshakes:
- Let the ice cream soften slightly for easier blending.
- Use natural peanut butter for the best flavor.
- Add milk gradually until you reach the desired consistency.
- Use a blender for thick, spoon-coating shakes. A mixer works too.
- Swirl in chocolate syrup or peanut butter sauce for extra decadence.
- Top Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshakes with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, peanut butter cups – anything goes!
- For peanut butter banana shakes, add a frozen banana.
- Make it an adult shake by spiking with vodka or rum.
How to Serve Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshakes taste great on their own, but here are fun serving ideas:
- Make it a milkshake flight – Offer mini milkshakes in flavors like chocolate, peanut butter, vanilla, and salted caramel. Let guests sample the different flavors. Adults might enjoy a boozy flight with spirits.
- Milkshake bar – Set up a DIY milkshake bar with a variety of mix-ins so guests can customize their shakes. Offer things like chocolate chips, peanut butter cups, pretzels, coconut, bananas, etc. Provide long spoons for mixing right in the glass.
- Milkshake and a movie – For a fun night in, pair milkshakes with a family movie night. Top shakes with themed candies or snacks to match the movie.
- Decadent milkshake dessert – Layer crushed cookies, ice cream, peanut butter, and chocolate ganache in a glass. Top with whipped cream, drizzles of sauce, sprinkles, and a cherry.
- Adult boozy shake – Spike it up for grown-ups by adding a shot of vodka, rum, Kahlua, or other liqueur to the shake.
- Milkshake party – For a fun get-together, offer a DIY milkshake bar with lots of fun toppings and flavors. Make it a contest to see who can create the most decked-out shake.
- Milkshake happy hour – Have an adults-only evening get-together with boozy peanut butter-chocolate milkshake cocktails made with ice cream and spirits.
- Themed milkshakes – Come up with fun creations based on holidays like spooky Halloween shakes or festive Christmas shakes.
FAQs
Here are some common questions about chocolate peanut butter milkshakes:
What kind of peanut butter works best?
I prefer creamy natural peanut butter, but any kind works.
Can I use almond milk instead of dairy milk?
Yes, almond milk makes a great non-dairy substitute.
Do I need a blender or can I use a mixer?
You can use either, but a blender makes them thicker.
What if I don’t have chocolate syrup?
Use cocoa powder dissolved in water instead.
Can I add banana for a chocolate peanut butter banana shake?
Absolutely! Frozen banana makes it even thicker.
How long will they keep in the fridge?
Milkshakes are best fresh, but will keep 2-3 days refrigerated.
What ice cream tastes best?
I recommend a premium chocolate ice cream with minimal mix-ins.
In my family, these chocolate peanut butter milkshakes are always a huge hit. The kids love helping me blend them up and add all the fun toppings. My husband says they satisfy his sweet tooth better than anything else! For me, that rich chocolate peanut butter flavor brings back fond memories of enjoying milkshakes as a kid. Now I love recreating that experience for my own family. These satisfying shakes are so quick and easy to make at home. I hope your family enjoys this chocolate-peanut butter duo as much as mine does. Let me know your favorite milkshake toppings in the comments!