A good Oreo milkshake is one of my favorite treats of all time. But the problem is that too many places don’t make a good Oreo milkshake! I mean, how hard is it to blend up ice cream, Oreo cookies, and milk into a delicious treat? The answer: not hard. Alas, too often I’m left disappointed that the shakes I order from a burger place or restaurant only taste like vanilla without the iconic Oreo flavor and just a few sad Oreo crumbs sparsely scattered throughout. Or it’s either a runny shake that is way too thin or basically a blizzard from DQ that is so thick you can’t suck it through a straw. They each have their place, I suppose, but c’mon! I have a pretty specific notion of what a thick milkshake with a creamy texture ought to be and usually what I get isn’t even close. Until now. Grab your blender and be prepared to enjoy the best Oreo milkshake of your life! These are perfect for a hot day or movie nights with the family!
What You’ll Need
Scroll down to the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
Vanilla ice cream – Use your favorite vanilla ice cream. French vanilla, old-fashioned vanilla, whatever you like best. My favorite by a landslide is the Kirkland brand vanilla ice cream from Costco for it’s perfectly balanced vanilla flavor with a creamy, dense texture. Oreos – We use regular Oreo cookies for this easy Oreo milkshake recipe but double stuff Oreos will work just as well or you could do gluten-free Oreos for a gluten-free shake. Milk – Whole milk is my favorite for a milk shake but it’s not going to make a huge difference besides thinning out your milkshake just how you like it, so if all you have is 2% or even skim milk, don’t sweat it.
How to Make an Oreo Milkshake in a Blender
Tips for Success
Use high quality ingredients. I always recommend high quality ingredients for any recipe but especially for one like this where there are such simple ingredients. A really good vanilla ice cream will result in a superior shake to one made with the cheap imitation stuff. Don’t burn out your motor. Please, please listen to your blender. If the motor is struggling, then your shake is probably too thick and you should adjust the amount of milk by adding a little bit more or turn the blender off and push the ice cream down into the blades so it mixes properly. Add even more cookies if you feel like it. If you want chunks of cookie in your delicious Oreo milkshakes, crush a few additional Oreos with a rolling pin (affiliate link) and stir them in by hand before pouring the milkshake into glasses. Have fun with flavor variations! Try adding a generous spoonful of peanut butter for a peanut butter Oreo milkshake. Or use strawberry ice cream for a strawberry Oreo milkshake instead!
What to Serve With a Milkshake
You can enjoy an Oreo milkshake on any occasion but they are especially perfect with a few of our favorite foods.
All-American Hamburger with Crispy Onion Strings & Burger Sauce Homemade French Fries Crispy Chicken Sandwich
More Cookies & Cream Recipes
Easy Oreo Dip Easy Oreo Cupcakes with Cookies & Cream Oreo Frosting Slutty Brownies [Brownie Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars] Peppermint Oreo Cookies Oreo Balls (aka Oreo Truffles)
Oreo Cookies & Cream Cake
Cookies and Cream Macarons
Oreo Cream Pie
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