Coffee Milkshake Recipe with Ice Cream

Coffee lovers will obsess over this Coffee Milkshake Recipe! A handful of simple ingredients are all that is needed to make this creamy milkshake. If you're looking for a cold drink, follow the simple steps on the printable recipe card below!

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There's nothing quite like the flavor of a homemade milkshake. And when you get to add iced coffee to the mix, it creates one of the best coffee milkshake flavors ever. Delicious shakes like this are perfect for a coffee lover, chocolate lover, and anyone looking for a decadent treat.

Add a few chocolate sprinkles on top of this chocolate coffee milkshake to make it a delicious treat for a hot day.

If you're a fan of shakes, be sure to try this Biscoff Milkshake and this Frosted Coffee Recipe as well. Both are so good!

close up of coffee milkshake recipe topped with whipped cream and mini chocolate chips

Ingredients

Coffee ice cream - This helps to add to the coffee flavor - but any flavor of ice cream will work just fine. Add espresso powder to our 4-ingredient Ice Cream Recipe without Cream for an easy homemade coffee ice cream.
Espresso chilled (or double-strength coffee) - The stronger the coffee, the stronger the coffee taste.
Whole milk - This is used to thin out the milkshake so that it's drinkable and not so much like ice cream in texture.
Ice cubes (optional) - Adding ice cubes keeps the drink chilled.

See recipe card for quantities.

How to make this Coffee Milkshake Recipe

This simple recipe couldn't be easier to make! It's delicious, simple - and fast! The perfect trio!

Step One: Add all the ingredients to the blender.

Step Two: Blend until smooth. Pour into your favorite mug and add a yummy garnish.

Top Tip

If you don't want to have the added caffeine of this creamy coffee milkshake, you can use decaf espresso or decaf cold brew coffee!

Substitutions

Ice cream - You can use vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream, or any flavor of ice cream to make this easy recipe.

Variations

Coconut milk - If you want to try a new flavor, coconut milk is delicious!
Add fruit - Putting a few ripe bananas into the mixture creates a really yummy coffee banana milkshake. Perfect for a hot summer afternoon.
Peanut butter - Adding a scoop of peanut butter or using peanut butter-flavored ice cream is a fun way to create a unique peanut butter milkshake.

I love making this Vanilla Iced Coffee recipe as well!

Equipment

Since the full list of ingredients is short nd simple, you don't need any type of special equipment at all to make this the perfect way. Just grab a mug or glass, pour, and enjoy.

Storage

For the best homemade coffee shake flavor, this is best made fresh and enjoyed. I don't recommend making it ahead of time. You can, however, brew coffee and use the leftover coffee in this recipe. That's a better way to prep in advance and have the cooled, brewed coffee ready to go.

coffee milkshake recipe topped with whipped cream

Common Questions

Do I need a coffee maker to make this recipe?

Actually, you don't! You can use instant coffee powder in a pinch, making this entire recipe super simple for anyone to whip up.

What toppings would go well on this milkshake?

I'm all about the toppings! You can drizzle chocolate syrup, add whipped cream, top with flavored coffee syrup, add caramel sauce, and sprinkle on brown sugar or maple syrup for a sweet flavor.

Can I use other milk to make these tasty treats?

You bet! You can use almond milk, full-fat milk, oat milk, or skim milk to make this delicious milkshake. Any of them pair well with the cooled coffee so you don't really have to worry too much about that.

Is this a dessert or a breakfast option?

Since the ice cream is added, I think of this more like a dessert. However - if you're unable to have caffeine later in the day, eat it earlier!

Part of the perks of being an adult is that you can have your ice cream, and enjoy it. If you want to have a coffee milkshake for breakfast, make it happen.

This could also be a super fun addition to brunch or even a lunch option. And if you do want to enjoy it for dessert at night, just swap out the caffeine and use decaf instead. You won't even notice a difference in the flavor or taste.

mini chocolate chips on top of whipped cream

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