Vegan Oreo Milkshake
This vegan Oreo milkshake is super rich, chocolatey and indulgent! Top it off with some dairy-free whipped cream for a delicious summer treat!
Summer is finally here in Scotland (at least for this week) and I’ve been loving it!
When the weather’s nice, I love nothing more than making all sorts of smoothies, ice creams, and milkshakes.
It’s been super hot in my city for the last few days so I created this delicious cookies and cream milkshake to help cool me down!
It’s a basic mix of Oreo cookies, dairy-free vanilla ice cream, cocoa powder and plant-based milk.
I’ve made this recipe a lot over this past week and I honestly can’t get enough of it. It’s really refreshing but also rich and chocolatey.
It tastes like a dessert in liquid form which, in my opinion, is a dream come true.
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How To Make A Vegan Oreo Milkshake
Step 1:
The first step is to select which dairy-free milk you want to use. There are tonnes of plant-based options out there such as almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, cashew milk… the list is endless.
I personally find that the creamier, “thicker” types of plant-based milk works best for milkshakes.
My two favourites are soy milk and oat milk but the milkshake will definitely still taste amazing with whichever kind you choose!
And if you want to go a step further, you could try using a chocolate flavoured dairy-free milk for a double chocolate hit.
Step 2:
The second ingredient for your milkshake is the cookies. I love to use Oreos in mine but as I said, you can try blending up any kind of cookie that you like.
I’ve found 10 Oreo cookies to be the perfect amount of cookie but feel free to personalise this milkshake to YOUR taste.
If you want to add the whole damn pack of cookies, you do that. I won’t judge you.
Step 3:
Next is the ice cream.
Luckily for us, there are TONNES of dairy-free ice creams available in the supermarkets now.
I used vanilla for my shake but I think chocolate ice cream would taste great too. Here are my favourite vegan ice creams:
- Vanilla Swedish Glace (this is the one I used for this recipe)
- Alpro vanilla
Step 4:
Next, add some unsweetened cocoa powder to the mix and you’re done!
Place all of the ingredients together into a high-speed blender (I used the Ninja) and blend until smooth.
Step 5:
Lastly, the chocolate sauce.
This step is optional and not completely necessary but I swirled some homemade chocolate sauce onto the inside of my glass for decoration.
If you want to do this too, just mix 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder with 2 tablespoons of a liquid sweetener such as maple syrup or agave nectar.
You can use any leftover sauce on top of your milkshake.
Pour the milkshake into your glass and enjoy! You can also add in a few ice cubes if you want it extra cold.
Crush an Oreo up and sprinkle the crumbs on top of the cream, add a nice, thick straw and sit in the sun to relax with your shake!
I’m not kidding when I say it tastes like HEAVEN on a really hot day.
Take your milkshake to the next level
- Add ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract for a mint chocolate milkshake.
- Experiment with your favourite cookies- you don’t have to just stick with Oreos! I once made this milkshake with chocolate bourbon cookies instead of Oreos and it was amazing.
- Remove the cocoa powder and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for a vanilla and chocolate milkshake.
- Top with your favourite chocolate sauce, sprinkles or vegan marshmallows. And don’t be afraid to combine flavours- anything goes when it comes to this recipe!
- You could also add a few ice cubes for a texture that’s similar to an iced Frappuccino.
FAQ:
I recommend making this milkshake just before you plan to drink it, i.e. it’s best if you serve it immediately.
It will last a few hours if you keep it covered and in the fridge but any longer than that and it won’t taste quite as good.
I finished off my Oreo milkshake with some delicious spray cream by Food Heaven, which I discovered a few months ago in Asda. It tastes EXACTLY like the dairy whipped cream that I used to eat straight from the can when I was a child, and I’ve been obsessed with it lately. It made the perfect topping for this milkshake.
If you can’t get your hands on that one, The Vegan Kind Supermarket sells one by Soyatoo which looks quite similar.
If you don’t mind using a heavier cream, you can whip up something like Elmlea double plant cream or make your own coconut whipped cream.
I hope you get the chance to try this milkshake for yourself. If you give it a go, please leave a comment or a review below to let me know how it went!
xo
Vegan Oreo Milkshake
A dairy-free cookies and cream milkshake that will hit the sweet spot and cool you down on a hot day!
Ingredients
For the cookies and cream milkshake:
- 250 ml Soy milk (1 cup)
- 10 Oreo cookies (or similar cookies)
- 3 scoops Vegan vanilla ice cream
- 1 Tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
- A few Ice cubes, if desired
For the chocolate sauce decoration (optional):
- 1 Tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 Tablespoons Maple syrup or agave nectar
To top (optional):
- Dairy-free squirty or whipped cream (I used Food Heaven)
- 1 Oreo cookie, crushed into crumbs
Instructions
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Place all of the milkshake ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
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Mix the cocoa powder and maple syrup together to make the chocolate sauce. Swirl some around the inside of two drinking glasses. You can save the leftovers to use as a topping.
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Pour the milkshake into the glasses and top with vegan cream. Crush some Oreo crumbs on top of the cream or add more chocolate sauce if desired.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- This recipe makes 1 very indulgent shake or 2 small portions. To add more volume, simply double the quantity of milk.
- Consume immediately or store (covered) in the fridge for up to 12 hours.
