Pumpkin Milkshake
by Sommer Collier — last updated on May 28, 2025 
This easy-to-make Pumpkin Pie Milkshake recipe has pumpkin, spices, and gingersnaps blended in, making it the perfect treat for fall!
Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Milkshake Recipe
October brings a whirlwind of crisp, cool air, leaves, Halloween, and, of course, pumpkin! I know I am not the only one who is obsessed with all things pumpkin spice this time of year, right?
Not only am I pumpkin spice crazy, but I am also milkshake crazy. Milkshakes are so easy to make and such a delicious treat! They are perfect any time of year, too. In the summer, I love my Pineapple Milkshake recipe and my Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake recipe!
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
To make the easiest fall-inspired treat, you can make a simple Pumpkin Shake! It is basically like a slice of pumpkin pie without the pie crust, and therefore, without all the work.
But when it comes to fall, a pumpkin shake is the way to go. This Pumpkin Pie Milkshake recipe was a treat I served to our Halloween party guests several years back, and it’s become a seasonal favorite in my house ever since.
You Should Make This Recipe Because…
- Easy to Make – Whip up milkshakes in less than 5 minutes!
- Few Ingredients – You only need a handful of staple ingredients.
- Big Flavor – This recipe is sensational! Creamy, cozy, and loaded with baking spices!
Ingredients For Pumpkin Milkshakes
This Pumpkin Spice Shake recipe utilizes simple ingredients to craft the ultimate fall-inspired treat. If you have extra pumpkin puree from a previous recipe, that is perfect to use here! The gingersnaps add a little extra flavor and thicken this shake-up. After you blend it up, don’t forget to top it off with some whipped cream!
- Pumpkin Puree – make sure to use canned pumpkin that is 100% pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling!
- Brown Sugar – for a caramel flavored sweetness
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – to make it taste like real pumpkin pie!
- Vanilla Ice Cream – don’t be shy with the scoops of ice cream!
- Gingersnap Cookies – break them up into small pieces so they blend more easily
- Milk – to add some creaminess
How to Make This Pumpkin Milkshake Recipe
Pumpkin milkshakes are SO easy to make! Simply puree all of the ingredients together in a blender until smooth.
Garnish with extra cookie pieces, whipped cream, a dash of cinnamon, some pepitas (pumpkin seeds), and a drizzle of caramel sauce!
Find the full recipe with ingredient proportions and tips in the printable form at the bottom of the post.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make a healthy pumpkin shake, simply replace the ice cream with plain yogurt and the cookies with a banana! You can skip the brown sugar, but I recommend adding a little bit for that hint of sweetness. However, we have a FABULOUS Pumpkin Protein Shake Recipe as well!
Absolutely! Make a vegan pumpkin pie milkshake by using non-dairy milk, plant-based vanilla ice cream, and vegan gingersnap cookies!
Definitely. If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice on hand, you can combine 1 teaspoon each of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon! Mix it well and use 1 tablespoon of the mixture in this milkshake and keep the rest for other pumpkin recipes!
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Pumpkin Milkshake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream (LARGE scoops)
- 6-8 broken gingersnap cookies
- 1/4-1/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Measure and combine all ingredients in a blender jar. Puree the ingredients in the blender until smooth.
- Garnish with extra cookies pieces or pepitas (pumpkin seeds).
I love your milk-shakes. My son would love them too.
Great recipes! I have to try some of them…I found you through MBC…Thanks for sharing.
Jo
http://joshealthcorner.blogspot.com
I love this milkshake:) it sounds really good. I love this post. Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous milkshakes! I particularly like the Java-squash one… I wish our houses in Switzerland would be decorated like that!
Cheers,
Rosa
This is just what I ♥ about October! Fab ideas!!
Wow! You really make Halloween a BIG treat. I love these shake ideas. They all sound yummy to me! I think the most we do is carve a few pumpkins and make some tasty festive food. I can't even imagine giving away that many peices of candy,can you ask for tricks instead?
How fun to live in a neighborhood like that, I couldn't imagine passing out that much candy…that is insane! I love the decorations, I bet it is such a sight on Halloween night:) All these milkshakes sound yummy, I have to try them all!
I love the milkshakes! Yumm!
The decorations are adorable!
You had me at "pumpkin," but when I saw "java-squash," you sealed the deal.
Cheers!
The shakes look great! What a fun fall treat :)
The milkshakes look so good! And the neighborhood really fun!!
These shakes are spooky!! Great way to get into the festivities. I LOVE your neighborhood. I wish everyone could grow up in a fun neighborhood like that – where trick or treating hasn't lost its cool.