No dairy? No problem! This cookies & cream milkshake has a cashewmilk froze dessert base that’s so ridiculously creamy that you’d never guess it was dairy-free and vegan. The perfect summer treat, with a little boost of nutrition and a chocolate option too!
Is a milkshake still a milkshake if it doesn’t technically contain any milk? 🤔
Google tells me that dairy-free milkshakes are indeed a thing, so despite not giving me a straight up yes/no answer, I’m going to use my amazing powers of deduction to say that, yes, a milk-less milkshake is still a milkshake.
And it’s flippin’ delicious…
Say hello to the first official milkshake (read: not smoothie) posted here on Spoons courtesy of the fab people over at So Delicious!!
Oh man. This takes me back, but I still remember having to Google the difference between a milkshake and a smoothie before posting my first one waaaaaaay forever ago because I wasn’t entirely sure what to call it. It was thick like a milkshake (you guys know how I like ’em), but it wasn’t made with ice cream or syrup… which is apparently what a milkshake needs.
I ended up going with “smoothie,” but to this day I’m not 100% sure what I’m supposed to call my smoothies that have a base of oats… That’s a question for another day, though, because today’s dairy-free cookies & cream milkshake is unarguably 100% milkshake thanks to a deliciously creamy cashewmilk frozen dessert base…
I’m swooning. Are you swooning?
And moreover, are you ready to run out and pick up a pint (or two) of your own and be amazed at how rich and creamy a dairy-free frozen dessert can be? Because in addition to the taste and texture being on point, I love that all the flavours are non-GMO, vegan, soy free, gluten free, AND made without any artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners. Uhm… heck yes?!?
I really, really recommend the Salted Caramel Cluster if you just want to enjoy it on its own, and the Creamy Cashew or Very Vanilla if you want to make this smoothie milkshake… which you should most definitely treat yourself to this summer. It’s got cookies, and “cream,” and even an option to go the double chocolate route if ya like…
… but (and I can’t believe I’m saying this), I think I prefer the non-chocolate version.
I know. I’m normally all about that chocolate life and I wanted to include the option just in case you reeeeeeally needed to satisfy a cocoa craving, but I feel like the original version lets the cookies shine through a little better… which is pretty darn delicious, if you ask me.
For the “cookie” part of the equation, I just used the wafers from some GF cream filled chocolate cookies… which I was surprised to learn don’t actually contain much sugar. It’s all in the cream filling, which you could probably include in your milkshake too, but I feel like the cashewmilk frozen dessert more than covers the “cream” part.
I also included half a scoop of plant-based protein powder juuuuuust to sneak a little extra nutrition in there… which I know might sound a little strange at first glance, BUT! I made this for myself after a couple of really hard trail rides, and it felt like a pretty perfect way to top off the ol’ tank. That and I’ve found that protein powder always helps “fluff” up smoothies and shakes and give them the nicest texture.
Either way! It’s sweet, it’s creamy, and it’s absolutely perfect for summer. Enjoy!
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Dairy-Free Cookies & Cream Milkshake
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 milkshake 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) SoDelicious Creamy Cashewmilk Frozen Dessert
- 1/2 scoop (~15 g) vanilla plant-based protein powder
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened non-dairy milk of choice
- 1/2 cup (~60g) ice
- (optional) 2 Tbsp (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder*
- 2 cream filled chocolate cookies, cream removed**
Instructions
- Add the frozen dessert, protein powder, non-dairy milk, and ice to the bowl of a blender and process until the shake becomes smooth and creamy. Transfer it to a glass and set aside.
- Remove the filling from the 2 cookies and place the wafers into a ziplock bag. Use a rolling pin or something flat and heavy to crush the cookies into crumbs before emptying the bag into the glass, leaving a little bit to sprinkle on the top
- Gently stir the cookie crumbs into the shake, sprinkle with the remain crumbs, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
* The cocoa is for the chocolate version of the shake. Just leave it out if you want a more traditional cookies & cream flavour. * You only need the cookie wafer part for this milkshake, so scrape out the filling of 2 cookies until you’re left with 4 wafers. And if you need this to be gluten-free, be sure to use gluten-free cookies.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
Keywords: cashewmilk, cookies & cream milkshake, dairy-free, gluten-free, milkshake, protein, So Delicious
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I love how literally not one comment was from someone that had already made the recipe…. super helpful.
Love the dairy free recipe, lactose is my enemy.
This looks sinful. And I’d might even walk your route and go for the non-chocolate version. Who am I? Now give me cashewmilk….
I happen to have some in my fridge if you want to come over 😉
Amanda. You. just. killed. me. Literally, I saw this right before we went to the store, and I immedietly out three ingredients on the list! And *bonus*: it has protein in it, so theoretically, I could have this for breakfast, right?? 😄 I already am a HUGE fan of SoDelicious’s Cashew Milk ice cream…I’m allergic to dairy, soy and almonds, and don’t really care for the fake coconut-ty taste that a lot of coconut ice cream seem to have IMO, so most dairy free ice creams are a little disappointing to me or I can’t have it. I’ve been all over the idea of using cashews for ice cream and I wish more ice cream shops/companies would make cashew ice cream. So when SoDelicius came out with it, I was hooked! It’s so creamy and I want to try all the flavors!! I cannot WAIT to try this recipe!! My sister and I both are drooling over it, so we are going to make it both ways and share. 😉
We’ll get there! Dairy-free ice creams have come so far in the past couple of years, and they’ll only keep getting better 😀 I hope you and your sister like them, Hannah!
This looks to dieee for!! I love so delicious ice cream- the snickerdoodle one is my fave!
I haven’t been able to find that one up here! But I’m down in the States in a few weeks so I’ll keep an eye out 🙂
I’m always amazed at just how the world of dairy free has expanded to such great heights, and it makes me really excited because it means that dairy free people don’t have to not enjoy ice cream or ‘Cookies n’ Cream’ milkshakes for that matter! 🙂 And I agree with Meghan. I’ll eat the cookie cream filling. 😀
It’s pretty crazy how far things have come! I do remember having some really bad “ice creams” back in the day, but this one legit feels like the real deal.
I’m a dairy lover, and I’m also a fan of cashews so I’d absolutely be willing to give this a go. Provided of course you come over and make it for me. Also, I will eat the cream out of the cookies for you. #sacrafices. 🙂
I would have shared but… I eated it *looks at feet* I’ll scrape some out just for you 😉
I’ve seen a lot of people getting into Cashew Milk. I’ve never had it myself but I’m tempted to try it because of how much people like it.
Whoa baby!! Cookies ‘n’ cream is my favorite classic ice cream flavor, so you know I’m all over this. I’ve tried Arctic Zero “ice cream,” which was interesting. I liked it, but it definitely was not ice cream.
And I’m team vanilla 🙂
I’ve actually never tried it because I”m not sure we have it up here, but it definitely seems a little too good to be true. For ice cream.
I love the So Delicious cookie dough ice cream. It would probably make this milkshake even BETTER! I prefer vanilla ice cream, but I love love love chocolate banana nice cream! Adding cocoa powder makes my bowl so much more creamy <3
I’m exactly the same way. Chocolate n’ice cream, but vanilla ice cream. All.the.WAY.
There is definitely such a thing as a dairy free milkshake and they’re actually the kind I prefer. Dairy milkshakes make me feel nautious afterwards. Blech.
This one looks incredible with those bits of cookie in it! It’s so hot here right now and now you’ve got me dreaming about drinking this. YUM.
Oooh I haven’t seen this cashew one. I love making cashew milk over almond milk so I’m sure this is delicious!
bahaha we are total twinsies today. Great minds think alike 😉 Though your pictures are 100x better, as always! And that ice cream is one of my absolute favorites so I can only imgaine how incredible this milkshake is!
Monday is a good day for cookies ‘n’ cream! Because… Monday 😆
My mouth is watering! This looks SO good! Perfect for Summer, AND it includes cookies! It doesn’t get much better than that!
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Yessss! So into this cookie studded beauty! I loooove the So Delicious Cashew Milk ice creams, especially the salted caramel one. Seriously heaven. I’m an ice cream obsessed vegan, so I’ve tried almost all the dairy free ice creams that I can get my hands on!! When I was living in the US I was overwhelmed with nondairy ice cream choices ahah, I wish I could get my hands on the cashew milk Snickerdoodle one in Canada because it’s life changing!!!
*cry* I haven’t tried that one. BUT I’ll be in the States in a few weeks so you better believe I’m going to go looking for it.
I’m all about anything with cookies and cream! This looks delicious Amanda!
Salted Caramel Cluster is my fave flavor of the cashew milk ice cream too! And hey, since there’s protein powder in it, does that mean it’s acceptable to eat this for breakfast 😉 ? Maybe if I throw in a handful of spinach?
xxMeah
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I cant have dairy so this is my jam! Cashew milk ice cream is the best ice cream around town!
Oh man, I love a good cookies & cream milkshake! Chik-fil-a and my work’s on-campus coffee shop make the BEST cookies & cream shakes, but I haven’t had one in years because they make my stomach hurt. I can eat cheese and yogurt, but for some reason milk and regular ice cream don’t sit well with me. I was literally JUST eyeing that ice cream at the grocery store yesterday too, but I didn’t buy it. Dang it!
Next time! 🙂 The caramel cluster one is CRAZY.
Cookies & cream is one of my favorite classic flavors! Love that you made it dairy free and, ya know, a little healthier. Because if it tastes as good or better, why not add a little nutrition? 🙂
I love that brand of ice cream! I had the almond milk but have been wanting to try the cashew, but vanilla is just not me, but this gives me a whole new reason to buy it now!
Get the caramel cluster! It’s seriously crazy good.
I always bring cashew milk ice cream to my parents house and everyone loves it. When I get tired of baking/cooking myself I always go for the so delicious. This looks insanely creamy and perfect!
My parents were pretty surprised that this stuff wasn’t legit ice cream too. Pretty amazing how far it’s come over the years.
girlfriend, google was spot on! and so is this shake! I LOVE LOVE so delicious and that ice cream. and of course, i neeD!
i recently tried ben & jerry’s new vegan flavors when I was at the ben & jerry’s store. it was decent!
You had me at cookies 😉 I’m not a dairy free person (nothing wrong with it, though!) but Aaron is so this is RIGHT up his ally. He often feels like he’s missing out on things because he can’t have milk and is sensitive to lactose. Guess I know what I’m buying at the store 🙂
Ohhh you’ve definitely got to get these for him! I’ve had some dairy-free frozen desserts that felt really icy, but these are nice and creamy like regular ice cream.