Oreo Milkshake Without Ice Cream
An easy and delicious recipe for a creamy Oreo milkshake made without any ice cream, using frozen bananas and other simple ingredients for a satisfying dairy-free or healthier treat.
Equipment
- Blender
- mug or glass
Ingredients
- 1-2 ripe bananas sliced and frozen solid
- 1 cup milk of choice e.g., almond, oat, soy, dairy
- 4-6 Oreo cookies broken into pieces
- 1-2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder optional, for extra chocolate
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Sweetener to taste e.g., 1-2 tsp maple syrup, or 1-2 pitted dates - often not needed if bananas are ripe
Instructions
- Combine milk, frozen banana slices, cocoa powder (if using), vanilla, and sweetener (if using) in a blender.
- Blend on high until completely smooth and very thick.
- Add broken Oreo cookies and pulse 3-5 times until cookies are just chopped and incorporated, leaving some small chunks.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
Storage Tips:
- Like most blended drinks with frozen ingredients, this Oreo Milkshake Without Ice Cream is best enjoyed immediately.
- Storing it will cause it to melt, separate, and lose its ideal texture.
- Best practice: Make single servings as needed.
- Frozen banana is key for creaminess and thickness in this no-ice-cream version. Don't use a fresh banana unless you're also using lots of frozen milk cubes or other thickeners.
- Pulse Oreos briefly at the end if you like cookie chunks.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness and cocoa levels to your preference. The ripeness of your banana will affect the base sweetness.