12 Simple Milkshake Recipes for Kids to Enjoy Anytime

When it comes to having healthy food items, kids are always the first to crinkle their noses or run out of the room. Especially in cases of milk and fruits, most kids seem not to like either of them or both, maybe due to a lack of a strong taste, the texture or any other reason that seems valid to them. However, you can get their interest back into the game by opting to combine both items and come up with some great milkshake recipes, which will be pretty hard to resist. A simple and tasty milkshake recipe for kids can turn their dislike into excitement while keeping things nutritious and fun.

Top 12 Milkshake Recipes for Children

1. Vanilla Milkshake with Cherries

Start it off light with a simple milkshake and a fruit whose flavour will complement it nicely.

What You Will Need

• Milk
• Vanilla ice cream
• Cherries, frozen and pitted
• Vanilla extract
• Almonds, crushed

How to Prepare 

1. Take a large jar and put together all the ingredients. Place it on a blender and run it till the mixture is consistent and smooth.
2. Use slim and tall glasses to pour them in and chill them well before serving.

2. Orange Milkshake

Not exactly a flavoured milkshake, but this can help your child get the benefits of the fruit along with it happily (1).

What You Will Need

• Milk
• Yoghurt
• Concentrated orange juice
• Flax seeds, ground

How to Prepare 

1. Mix all of the ingredients into a large blender jar. Place it on the blender and run it till the entire mixture is properly smoothed and consistent.
2. Use jar-shaped glasses for added style and pour the tasty milkshake in it. Complement with cut orange pieces if needed.

3. Milkshake with Cinnamon

This combination of the milkshake’s coolness and the wonderful taste of cinnamon can be quite a winner for your child.

What You Will Need 

• Milk
• Cinnamon powder
• Vanilla ice cream
• Nutmeg powder
• Vanilla extract

How to Prepare 

1. Take the blender jar and add milk, vanilla ice cream, nutmeg powder, cinnamon powder and vanilla extract to it. Close the jar, place it on the blender and run it till the mixture is smooth.
2. Pour it in a glass and garnish with some nutmeg powder sprinkled atop it.

4. Milkshake With Oreo Cookies

The irresistible combination of them all, this milkshake will truly have your kids begging for more.

What You Will Need

• Milk
• A pack of oreo biscuits
• Vanilla ice cream
• Chocolate syrup

How to Prepare 

1. Take all the oreo biscuits together in a bowl. Crush them roughly but don’t make tiny pieces of them.
2. Put together the crushed biscuits, along with milk, ice cream and chocolate syrup in a blender. Run the blender and let it become consistent.
3. Line the glass with some chocolate syrup if needed. Pour the milkshake and place an oreo cookie on top for added effect.

5. Lemon Flavoured Milkshake

It might sound strange when you read this first, but the taste that it provides is no less than beautiful.

What You Will Need 

• Milk
• Lemon concentrate
• Vanilla ice cream
• Ice cubes
• Banana
• Sugar

How to Prepare 

1. Add all the ingredients together into a blender jar. Place it on the blender and run it for a few minutes so that all ingredients are mixed properly.
2. Once it is smooth, refrigerate it and then serve a chilled variation of a vanilla milkshake.

6. Milkshake with Corn Cereal

A smart and strategic way to ensure a healthy breakfast for your child, which he may not have normally (2).

What You Will Need 

• Milk
• Corn cereal
• Vanilla ice cream

How to Prepare

To prepare the cereal, heat the milk in a bowl. Then, pour the cereals into the bowl of hot milk. Let them soak in it for half an hour or so.

1. Once soaked, strain the milk. Pour the mixture into an icecube tray and place it in the freezer to form milkshake icecubes.
2. Once prepared, put these cubes and vanilla ice cream in a blender and run the blender to make it smooth. Serve right away.

7. Banana and Strawberry Milkshake

Taking the nutrition of two great fruits and putting them together to create a wonderfully flavoured drink (3).

What You Will Need 

• Milk
• Chopped strawberries
• Chopped bananas
• Ice cubes
• Sugar

How to Prepare 

1. Add all the ingredients together into a blender and run the blender for as long as needed until the mixture is completely smooth.
2. Once done, pour it right into large glasses and serve a great banana milkshake recipe for kids.

8. Chocolate and Peanut Butter Milkshake

If your kid loves peanut butter sandwiches, bring his favourite ingredients together with milk to make it a great chocolate milkshake for kids.

What You Will Need

• Milk
• Peanut butter
• Grated baking chocolate
• Ice cubes
• Vanilla essence
• Sugar

How to Prepare

1. Add all the ingredients in the blender and mix it properly by running the blender until they all are finely mixed and consistently smooth.
2. Pour them into the glass and sprinkle some more grated chocolate on the surface before serving.

9. Milkshake with Chocolate Flakes

Once you prepare this, your children will have a hard time believing this was made at home, given how professional and delicious it tastes.

What You Will Need

• Milk
• Bars of chocolate flakes
• Mashed bananas
• Vanilla ice cream
• Caramel ice cream sauce

How to Prepare 

1. Add the bananas, caramel sauce, milk and ice cream in the blender and run it till they are mixed properly.
2. Pour in a tall glass, add a dollop of ice cream and garnish with chocolate flakes.

10. Plain Strawberry Milkshake

The ultimate classic strawberry milkshake for kids that rarely disappoints (4).

What You Will Need 

• Milk
• Chopped strawberries
• Strawberry crush
• Sugar
• Ice cubes
• Vanilla ice cream
• Water

How to Prepare 

1. Add together milk, water, sugar, and strawberry crush to a blender and run it for a couple of minutes.
2. Follow it up with ice cream, ice cubes and strawberries and blend them till they are smooth.

11. Mango Coconut Milkshake

A tropical twist that combines the sweetness of mangoes with the creaminess of coconut for a refreshing treat (5).

What You Will Need

• Milk
• Ripe mango chunks (fresh or frozen)
• Coconut milk
• Vanilla ice cream
• Honey (optional)

How to Prepare

1. Blend mango chunks, milk, coconut milk, and vanilla ice cream until smooth.
2. Adjust sweetness with honey if needed.
3. Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with shredded coconut or a mango slice.

12. Avocado Honey Milkshake

A creamy, nutrient-packed shake that’s subtly sweet and perfect for picky eaters (6).

What You Will Need

• Milk
• Ripe avocado
• Honey
• Vanilla ice cream
• Cinnamon (for garnish)

How to Prepare

1. Blend avocado, milk, honey, and ice cream until velvety.
2. Pour into glasses and sprinkle with cinnamon.
3. Serve immediately for the best texture.

FAQs

1. How can I naturally sweeten a milkshake if my child is sensitive to sugar?

Opt for naturally sweet ingredients like ripe bananas, dates, or unsweetened applesauce instead of refined sugar. Dates milkshake for kids, is a hit and is packed with energy and hidden nutrition. A dash of cinnamon or vanilla extract can also enhance sweetness without added sugar. For a low-glycemic option, try a small amount of monk fruit or stevia, but test these first as some kids may detect a slight aftertaste.

2. Are there dairy-free thickening alternatives for creamy milkshakes?

Absolutely! Avocado, chia seeds (soaked first), or a spoonful of nut butter (like almond or cashew) add richness without dairy. Frozen bananas or oats also work well—they create a thick, smooth texture while boosting fibre. For a protein kick, silken tofu blends seamlessly and keeps the shake creamy.

Making wonderful, thick, and yummy milkshakes is the best way to get kids back to the dining table and ensure they get the necessary nutrition they deserve. Mix this with a few activities of theirs, turning it into a treat that they can get when they exhibit good behaviour.

Also Read : 

Healthy Drinks for Kids
Lunch Box Ideas for Children
Healthy Snacks for Children
Healthy Baking Recipes for Kids

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Sources References

1. Children’s Hospital of Orange County – Citrus Super Stars

2. Johns Hopkins Medicine – Health Benefits of Corn

3. Cleveland Clinic – Peel It Back: Let’s Look at the Health Benefits of Bananas

4. Cleveland Clinic – All the Reasons You Should Eat Strawberries

5. National Library of Medicine – Mango Consumption Is Associated with Improved Nutrient Intakes, Diet Quality, and Weight-Related Health Outcomes

6. Harvard Health Publishing – Avocado nutrition: Health benefits and easy recipes