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How to Make a Milkshake Without a Blender

07/04/19 | Beverages, Desserts, Frozen, Recipe for One, Recipes

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How to make a great milkshake without a blender. You’ll just need ice cream, milk, a mason jar, and a microwave…

Milkshake made without a blender in a glass.

Hey, friend, here today because you’re craving a milkshake and don’t have a blender (or don’t want to have to wash a blender)? You’re in the right place.

No Blender, No Problem

It’s actually really easy to make a great milkshake without a blender. You’ll just need ice cream, milk, a mason jar, and a microwave.

See Also: How to Make a Milkshake

And real talk, a milkshake made by hand will never be as thick and frosty as one made with a high-powered blender, but this is still going to be a fabulous shake that will absolutely satisfy all those milkshake cravings.

How to Make a Milkshake Without a Blender

Collage photo of milkshake being made without a blender.

1. Start by placing your ice cream in a large, microwave-safe jar, like a quart-size mason jar. Microwave the ice cream until it begins to melt and you can easily squish it with a spoon. (Note: The ice cream in the first photo has NOT been microwaved yet. You’ll want it more melty than that.)

2. After your ice cream is softened, you’ll add your milk and any mix-ins (scroll down for my favorite mix-in ideas).

Collage photo of milkshake being made without a blender.

3. Place a lid on the jar and shake vigorously until well-mixed. When making milkshakes with this method, you almost always end up with a couple stubborn bits of ice cream that won’t mix by shaking. Take a long spoon and stir them into the shake, mashing them against the edges of the jar to help them mix.

4. And that’s it, pour your shake into a glass, top with whipped cream, and enjoy!

Oreos for a milkshake on a plate.

The Best Milkshakes to Make Without a Blender

The best milkshakes to make without a blender are shakes using mix-ins that don’t need to be blended, like syrups or extracts, or ingredients that can be chopped or smashed by hand, like candies and cookies.

Fruit shakes with real fruit are difficult to make by hand unless you want to do some serious mashing with a potato masher.

Some good milkshakes to make without a blender:

  • Chocolate Milkshake: Add 3 tablespoons of chocolate or fudge sauce.
  • Oreo Milkshake: Smash 3 to 4 Oreo cookies in a plastic bag with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy glass and add crumbs to the shake.
  • Candy Milkshake: Finely chop about 3 tablespoons of chocolate candies and add pieces to the shake.

Milkshake with M&M pieces on top.

For more microwave dessert recipes, try Nutella Sauce and Peanut Butter Sauce.

Milkshake Made Without a Blender

How to Make a Milkshake Without a Blender

How to make a great milkshake without a blender. You'll just need ice cream, milk, a mason jar, and a microwave...
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings (Hover or Click to Change Yield): 1 milkshake
Calories: 405kcal
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

Special Equipment

  • Quart-size mason jar with a lid

Milkshake

  • 1 1/2 cups ice cream about 3 scoops, any flavor
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk any percentage
  • Whipped cream optional for topping

Chocolate Milkshake

  • 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Caramel Milkshake

  • 2 tablespoons caramel, butterscotch, or dulce de leche

Oreo Milkshake

  • 3 to 4 Oreos finely crushed

Candy Milkshake

  • 3 tablespoons chocolate candy finely chopped

Instructions

  • Place ice cream in a large, microwave-safe jar. Microwave the ice cream until it begins to melt and you can easily squish it with a spoon, 15 to 30 seconds.
  • After your ice cream is softened, add milk and any mix-ins.
  • Place lid on the jar and shake vigorously until well-mixed. Take a long spoon and stir any remaining bits of ice cream into the shake, mashing them against the edges of the jar to help them mix.
  • Pour shake into a glass, top with whipped cream, and enjoy!

Notes

Approximate nutritional information is for a milkshake made with vanilla ice cream and no mix-ins.
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Comments

  1. Luna Regina says

    July 11, 2019 at 8:28 pm

    5 stars
    Brilliant idea!! Well to be honest, I always feel kind of lazy to wash the blender after I blend something 😀 Hope you’re having a great day, Tracy, keep up the awesome work! 😀

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      July 15, 2019 at 12:06 pm

      Right!? Sometimes I make them this way just to avoid the clean up. 😉

      Reply
    • Eugenee says

      September 9, 2021 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      lol me too

      Reply
  2. freija says

    November 24, 2019 at 9:16 am

    5 stars
    I loved this recipe so much! It was so easy to follow and not expensive at all to make, I have always wanted a blender for this kind of thing and now I don’t need one and I am so happy with how it turned out, thanks x

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      November 24, 2019 at 7:34 pm

      Thank you, Freija! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  3. Evie/emile says

    August 4, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    5 stars
    10/10! I don’t have a blender and this turned out amazing!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      August 10, 2020 at 12:42 pm

      So happy to hear it!

      Reply
  4. Desiree Hillyer says

    August 11, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    Just wanted to know does it come out cold and chunky like a regular milkshake made with a blender?

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      August 18, 2020 at 11:33 am

      It will still be cold but not as thick and frosty as one made with a blender.

      Reply
  5. Rayan - Winophone says

    September 13, 2021 at 10:05 am

    Well, I didn’t even know that you can make a milkshake by hand! I always had to swing by the shop to get it, since it I don’t have a blender and thought that It’s an essential part. I’ll make sure to try it, thanks

    Reply

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