10 Delicious And Healthy Milkshake Recipes For Kids

Even non-fruit and milk lovers will start relishing these easy recipes.

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Milkshakes are an all-time favorite beverage among kids. The USDA’s food guidance system, MyPlate Plan, advises that children between the ages of two and eight should have a daily intake of 2 to 2 ½ cups of milk. Experimenting with different milkshake recipes for kids can greatly assist you in avoiding their pickiness when it comes to consuming milk.

Milkshakes might be a good way to include important nutrients in your child’s diet. By adding different fruits to their milkshakes, you can make this beverage a nutrient-packed drink containing calories, protein, and various vitamins that support growth and development. Thus, milkshakes are a tasty and nutritious option for children, including picky eaters.

Children may often ask you to take them to ice cream parlors or restaurants to get their favorite milkshakes, but now you can easily make them at home. In this post, we provide some easy-to-make milkshake recipes of different flavors for a delicious and healthy addition to your child’s diet. We are sure your child will keep asking for more.

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10 Milkshake Recipes For Kids

1. Yummy Strawberry Milkshake:

Yummy strawberry milkshake recipes for kids

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You Will Need:

  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 5 scoops of vanilla ice cream
  • 6 strawberries, chopped
  • 10 ice cubes
  • 1/4th cup of sugar
  • 6 ounces of strawberry crush

How To:

  1. Add water, milk, sugar, and strawberry crush to the blender jar. Blend for a minute.
  2. Now add vanilla ice cream, ice cubes and strawberries. Blend again and serve the yummy strawberry milkshake recipe for kids.

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Replacing sugar with honey and vanilla ice cream with unsweetened vanilla-flavored yogurt can create a healthier version of this recipe.

2. Chocolate Flake Shake:

Chocolate flake milkshake recipes for kids

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You Will Need:

  • Caramel ice cream sauce
  • 2 cups of milk
  • 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream
  • 1 banana, mashed
  • 3 chocolate flake bars

How To:

  1. Blend milk, banana, caramel sauce and ice cream in a blender.
  2. Pour the milkshake into a tall glass and garnish with grated chocolate.

3. Peanut Butter And Chocolate Shake:

Peanut butter and chocolate milkshake recipes for kids

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You Will Need:

  • ½ cup of milk
  • ¾th cup of sugar
  • 2 ounces of baking chocolate, grated
  • 1 Tbsp of vanilla essence
  • 2 cups of ice cubes
  • ½ cup of peanut butter

How To:

  1. Put all the ingredients into a blender jar and churn until smooth.
  2. Garnish with grated chocolate and serve a delicious chocolate milkshake recipe for kids.

4. Strawberry And Banana Milkshake:

Strawberry and banana milkshake recipes for kids

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You Will Need:

  • 2 cups of cold milk
  • 1 cup of strawberries, chopped
  • 4 Tbsp of sugar
  • 4 ice cubes
  • 2 bananas, chopped

How To:

  1. Add the milk, bananas, strawberries, ice cubes, and sugar into a blender jar. Churn well until smooth.
  2. Garnish with some whipped cream and sprinkles. Pour into a glass and serve the milkshake mix immediately.
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Replace sugar with date pulp and add some chopped nuts and seeds to make this milkshake recipe tastier and healthier.

5. Corn Cereal Milkshake:

Corn cereal milkshake recipes for kids

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You Will Need:

  • 1 ½ cup of corn cereal
  • 1 ½ cup of milk
  • 1 cup of vanilla ice cream

How To:

  1. Soak the cereals in the hot milk for 30 minutes.
  2. Strain and then freeze in an ice cube tray.
  3. Blend the milk cubes with the vanilla ice cream. Serve immediately.

6. Lemon Milkshake:

Lemon milkshake recipes for kids

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You Will Need:

  • 1 cup of milk
  • 2 Tbsp of sugar
  • 1 medium sized banana
  • 3 Tbsp of lemon concentrate
  • ½ cup of vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup of ice cubes

How To:

  1. Put all the ingredients into a blender jar. Churn until smooth.
  2. Serve chilled with a colorful straw.

7. Oreo Cookie Milkshake:

Oreo cookie milkshake recipes for kids

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You Will Need:

  • A packet of Oreo biscuits
  • 3 cups of vanilla ice cream
  • ½ cup of milk
  • ¼th cup of chocolate syrup

How To:

  1. Crush the Oreo biscuits coarsely.
  2. In a blender jar add all the ingredients. Churn until smooth.

8. Cinnamon Milkshake:

Cinnamon milkshake recipes for kids

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You Will Need:

  • ½ Tbsp of vanilla extract
  • 1 cup of cold milk
  • ¼th Tbsp of cinnamon powder
  • Nutmeg powder, to taste
  • 2 cups of vanilla ice cream

How To:

  1. Put all the ingredients, except the nutmeg powder in a blender jar. Churn until smooth.
  2. Pour the shake into a tall glass and garnish with nutmeg powder.

9. Orange Shake:

Orange milkshake recipe for kids

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You Will Need:

  • 2 cups of frozen yogurt
  • ¾th cup of non-fat milk
  • ½ cup of orange juice concentrate
  • 2 Tbsp of ground flax seeds

How To:

  1. Put all the ingredients in a blender jar. Churn until smooth.
  2. Pour into glasses and enjoy the delicious milkshake with your kids.

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Substitute frozen yogurt and milk with unsweetened coconut milk to make the lactose-free version of this recipe.

10. Vanilla And Cherry Milkshake:

Canilla and cherry milkshake recipes for kids

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You Will Need:

  • 2 cups of milk
  • 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream
  • ¼th cup of crushed almonds
  • 1 Tbsp of vanilla extract
  • 1 cup of frozen cherries, pitted

How To:

  1. In a blender jar, add all the ingredients. Churn until smooth.
  2. Pour into tall glasses and serve chilled.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can a child make a milkshake without a blender?

Milkshakes may be made without a blender in two ways. First, take all the ingredients in a tall jar with a tight lid and shake the closed container vigorously until the ingredients come together (soften the ice cream in a microwave first and mash the fruits with a spoon for better results). The second method is to take the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and use a hand-whisk tool to mix the ingredients.

2. What are some fun toppings to add to a milkshake?

Fun toppings on milkshakes may include caramel, cotton candy, chocolate fudge, mini cookies, marshmallows, and colorful fruit pieces or pulp.

3. What is the difference between a milkshake and a smoothie?

Milkshakes are usually dairy-based products containing milk, ice cream, fruits, and flavored syrups. In contrast, smoothies mostly contain fruits, seeds, and vegetables, along with dairy products such as yogurt.

4. What kitchen tools are needed to make a milkshake?

You may need a blender, scoop, measuring cups, spoons, and glasses to prepare and serve milkshakes. Additionally, you may need cutting tools to chop fruits.

If your children are picky about fruits and do not like the taste of milk, Pick up an easy-to-prepare milkshake recipe for kids that will become an instant hit. Milkshakes are packed with the nutrition of milk, fruits, and other ingredients. They are no-fuss, healthy drinks for kids to gulp in a moment. You may keep exploring the recipes and experiment with them to offer delicious and healthy milkshakes to your children.

Infographic: Make Restaurant-Style Milkshakes For Children At Home

Milkshakes offer the easiest way to incorporate fruits, cereals, nuts, seeds, and milk into a child’s diet. In addition, as they are travel-friendly, they can be had on the go when children leave for school. Scroll through the infographic below for restaurant-style milkshakes you can whip up at home.

delectable milkshakes for your child (infographic)

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Key Pointers

  • Milkshakes are an exciting way to add nutrition to a child’s beverage or drink choices.
  • Strawberries and vanilla can add more flavor and deliciousness to the milkshake.
  • Banana shakes, peanut butter, and chocolate shake are among the popular milkshake picks for children.
  • Parents can customize the milkshake recipes as per their child’s preferences.

Illustration: Healthy Milkshake Recipes For Kids

Milkshake Recipes For Kids_illustration

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Prepare a delectable assortment of 6 nutritious milkshakes for your children. These delightful fruity blends, made with fresh ingredients and no extra sugar, are perfect for young children

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Dina Totosegis
Dina TotosegisRD
Dina Totosegis is a registered dietitian specializing in pediatrics. She has graduated from McGill University with Bachelors in Physiology as well as Dietetics and Human Nutrition. She started working in wellness clinics and fitness clubs in Montreal, Canada, and Austin, US, helping individuals establish a healthy way of life through nutritious food, an active lifestyle, and a positive mindset.

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Debolina Raja
Debolina RajaMA (English)
Debolina Raja came into the writing world while she was playing around with words and participating in various literary events. She found her writing interest in various genres such as health, wellness, parenting, relationship, and brand management and gained more than five years experience in it.

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Swati Patwal
Swati PatwalM.Sc. (Food & Nutrition), MBA
Swati Patwal is a clinical nutritionist, a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and a toddler mom with more than a decade of experience in diverse fields of nutrition. She started her career as a CSR project coordinator for a healthy eating and active lifestyle project catering to school children.

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Shinta Liz Sunny
Shinta Liz SunnyM.Tech
Shinta is a biotechnologist who is highly intrigued by science and technology. She holds a master's degree in Biotechnology from Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences and a PG Diploma in cellular and molecular diagnostics from Manipal University.

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