So, I have a very picky eater. He’s not adventurous, doesn’t care that he doesn’t like things and can’t even be bribed to try new foods, except sweets. There was a time when I could bribe. One day last year, he comes home from school and announces he likes pumpkin pie. Probably the one thing I’m not all that fond of. So, to capitalize on this new found like I’ve been trying new recipes and ideas that use pumpkin. Some were hits, some were misses.
Then it hit me! Try a milkshake. A pumpkin spice milkshake. So I did and in true picky child form he announced, “Well, it isn’t terrible” and then proceeded to drink the whole milkshake. For this milkshake I added a bit of my homemade pumpkin pie spice blend because I feel canned pumpkin can use a little dressing up. I started with a minimum knowing my son’s tastes. Taste this milkshake as you go along making it. Add more, or less, for your tastes of both pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin.
A big thank you to Terri from Love and Confections for hosting #PumpkinWeek again this year.
Pumpkin Spice Milkshake
Favorite flavors in a milkshake.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups vanilla ice cream
- ¼ cup pumpkin
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ to ½ cup milk
- Whipped cream, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender. Whip until thick and creamy. Serve in a milkshake glass topped with whipped cream.
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Gabi says
I like the ideas of a cold piece of pumpkin pie in a glass. Thank you for sharing this awesome fall inspired milk shake.
Chef Markus Mueller says
Yum! Would it be wrong to drink this for breakfast!!?? Haha I love milk shakes, and adding pumpkin just makes it so much better!
Vicky says
Who doesn’t love a milkshake? This time of year I’m about everything pumpkin, so you can bet I will be trying this one.I bet it tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass.
Tara says
I have a very picky eater, too. Anything to get them to try something new!
Lucy says
My daughter just decided she likes pumpkin spice too – and she will LOVE this! Such a great recipe for Fall.
Allison says
My kids will go crazy for this! It’s still warm here in Arizona, so this is the perfect way to get our pumpkin fix.
laura says
SO much better than a 5 dollar frappucino! Pinned it–thanks for linking up!
Carolyn Ingram says
This sounds perfect!
Liren | Kitchen Confidante says
What a perfect treat for fall!
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
This looks so good! What a great way to meet in the middle with your son since you aren’t fond of pie!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Looks divine!!!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
So excited for pumpkin spice season!
Debra C. says
What a delicious treat, I bet your son loved it!
Laura says
My kids love milk shakes and pumpkin pie, so I know they’d love this, too!
Carlee says
What a perfect way to enjoy pumpkin when you are wanting fall flavors but it still feels like summer out!
Wendy Klik says
The weather here was in the 80″s yesterday….these milkshakes would be the perfect way to enjoy pumpkin in this October heatwave.
Barrie says
This is so simple but so perfect- I always forget how much I love milkshakes- this would be yummy!
Caroline says
I can see this winning over picky eaters as it did with yours!
Sues says
Yum!! I would love this. And a milkshake is just perfect for this crazy warm October weather we’re currently experiencing! Happy Friday 🙂
Tara says
Yum! I will have to try this with my picky eater. So perfect for the season!
Sandhya Hariharan says
Omg .. so so autumn-ly recipe. Love it.. Addition of pumpkin actually brings out the flavours well.
Cliona Keane says
I am SO pleased that it’s Pumpkin Spice season again! Love the look of this milkshake, it’s the perfect combination of summer and autumn if you ask me 🙂
Kristen Chidsey says
Goodbye Latte–hello milkshake!! This is perfect for the heat wave we are having here in the south!