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Creamy Vegan Chocolate Milkshake

Thick, creamy, decadent vegan chocolate milkshake. Just like the shakes at the drive-thru, but made with 7 simple, plant-based ingredients!
Author Minimalist Baker
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Close up shot of a glass of our thick and creamy vegan chocolate milkshake
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 2 (~1 cup servings)
Course Dessert
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegan
Freezer Friendly 1 Month (in ice cube trays)
Does it keep? Best when fresh

Ingredients

CHOCOLATE ICE CUBES

  • 1 (13.5-oz.) can full-fat coconut milk (use a smooth, creamy brand // we used Field Day)
  • 2 Tbsp raw cashew butter (we like Artisana)
  • 3-4 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1-2 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt (omit/reduce if using salted cashew butter)

MILKSHAKE

  • Chocolate ice cubes (from above)
  • 1/2-1 cup dairy-free milk (plain, unsweetened // we used almond)

FOR GARNISH optional

  • Whipped cream of choice (such as cashew or coconut)
  • Fresh berries
  • Shaved chocolate
  • Sprinkles*
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Instructions

  • ICE CUBES: At least 6 hours before you wish to enjoy your shakes, prepare the chocolate coconut milk ice cubes.
  • For the ice cubes, place the coconut milk, cashew butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth — about 1 minute. Taste and adjust, adding more cocoa powder or maple syrup if desired. Transfer the mixture to an ice cube tray — it should make ~14-16 standard-size ice cubes. Freeze for at least 6 hours.
  • MILKSHAKE: To a high-speed blender, add all of the coconut milk ice cubes, along with 1/2 cup (120 ml) of dairy-free milk (amount as recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Pulse or blend until all of the ice cubes have completely broken down and you have a thick, smooth consistency. You may need to stop and stir a few times to get it moving, or add more almond milk 1 Tbsp (15 ml) at a time until it mixes more easily. Use the blender’s tamper if needed, pressing down to help it mix.
  • Once you have achieved a thick and smooth consistency, serve and enjoy immediately!
  • You can freeze leftovers back into an ice cube tray for another milkshake, or into popsicle molds for a creamy, chocolaty treat!

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Notes

*Loosely adapted from our Vegan Vanilla Soft Serve.
*This shake is rich, decadent, and classic. For a lighter version, you could use canned light coconut milk.
*Some brands of sprinkles aren’t vegan friendly, so be sure to check as needed!
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amounts where ranges are provided.

Nutrition (1 of 2 servings)

Serving: 1 cup Calories: 523 Carbohydrates: 32.2 g Protein: 6.2 g Fat: 41.5 g Saturated Fat: 32.6 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 132 mg Potassium: 540 mg Fiber: 1.6 g Sugar: 22.1 g Vitamin A: 0 IU Vitamin C: 0 mg Calcium: 150 mg Iron: 2.8 mg