If you love carrot cake but don’t want to bake (or just need an excuse to drink your dessert), this Carrot Cake Milkshake is for you! It’s creamy, spiced, and tastes like a slice of cake in a glass. Plus, it’s ready in minutes!
This cinnamon roll milkshake is a must make too if you love this carrot cake milkshake!
I love making this Carrot Cake Milkshake for my family because it’s delicious and I love sneaking veggies into all of kid's foods, like this mango kale smoothie too!
This milkshake has all the warm, cozy flavors of a homemade carrot cake like cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and a hint of sweetness, but without the time and effort of baking. Plus, it’s a sneaky way to get a little bit of veggies into a treat for my kids!
The shredded carrots blend up smoothly, adding sweetness and color, and no one even notices they’re there. It’s one of those recipes that feels special and it always brings smiles when I hand over a glass topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Whether it’s a weekend treat, an after-school surprise, or a fun no bake dessert after dinner, this milkshake is one of those little joys I love making for my family.
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Ingredients to Make Carrot Cake Milkshake
- Vanilla ice cream. It's the base to most of my milkshake recipes. Use your favorite brand of vanilla ice cream. Frozen yogurt would work too!
- Milk. Whole milk will give you a really creamy recipe, but you could use 2% or skim milk if that is what you have on hand. Nondairy milk would be great too!
- Shredded carrots. In your local grocery store you can usually find pre-shredded carrots or you can shred your own carrots with a box grater.
- Crushed pineapple. For a little sweetness.
- Spices. We'll be using both cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Cream cheese. The cream cheese acts as the flavor like a cream cheese frosting would on your normal carrot cake recipe.
Be sure to check out the printable recipe card for full recipe information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Swap the ice cream for coconut or oat-based vanilla ice cream and use almond or oat milk instead of dairy milk.
- Want a protein boost? Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- For an adult version, add a splash of spiced rum or bourbon. Just make sure you make a big batch for the kids too!
How To Make Carrot Cake Milkshake
Step 1
Add the ice cream to the blender.
Step 2
Pour all the spices into the blender.
Step 3
Shred in the carrots and add the crushed pineapple to the blender.
Step 4
Add the cream cheese and milk to the blender. Blend for 1 minute or until the milkshake is thick and creamy. Pour it into a glass and top with homemade whipped cream!
Storage Instructions
You can make this in advance too! Blend everything except the ice cream and store the mixture in the fridge for up to 24 hours. When ready, add ice cream and blend!
You can also freeze this milkshake. Freeze it in an airtight container and re-blend with a little milk when you’re ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Use frozen bananas or Greek yogurt instead. It won’t be as rich, but it’ll still be tasty.
Use a fine grater or a food processor. The smaller the shreds, the smoother the shake.
Nope! They blend up super smooth, and their natural sweetness makes this shake amazing.
More No Bake Desserts Recipes
Carrot Cake Milkshake
Equipment
- High Speed Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups Vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup Whole Milk
- ½ cup Carrots Shredded
- ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 tablespoon Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoon Crushed Pineapple
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender. Blend for 1-2 minutes on high. Pour into a glass and top with homemade whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
- This recipe makes two smaller milkshakes or one large milkshake. You can easily double or triple this recipe to feed a crowd.
- You can freeze this milkshake too! Simple make it and then freeze it in small portions. When you are ready to enjoy it, place it in a blender with a little milk to blend it up.
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