How to Make the Perfect Apple Pie Milkshake
American · Easy · 5 min · 2 servings
This Apple Pie Milkshake combines cinnamon-spiced apple flavors with vanilla ice cream and a graham cracker crust rim for a cozy fall-inspired dessert drink. A warming and easy homemade milkshake recipe that captures everything you love about classic apple pie.
Why this recipe works
This Apple Pie Milkshake recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 5 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 505 calories with 8g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 3 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 sheets graham crackers crushed
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Blend the shake
Add vanilla ice cream, applesauce, milk, and ground cinnamon to a blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Prepare the glasses
Coat the rims of the glasses with crushed graham crackers and drizzle a little caramel sauce inside each glass for extra flavor.
Step 3: Serve and garnish
Pour the shake into the prepared glasses, top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and remaining graham cracker crumbs.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- unsweetened applesauce → apple butter for a richer more concentrated apple flavor
- ground cinnamon → apple pie spice blend for additional warm spice depth
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using sweetened applesauce which makes the shake overly sweet and cloying
- Skipping the graham cracker rim which is key to the apple pie presentation and flavor experience
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 505 calories, 8g protein, 70g carbs, 22g fat, 2g fiber.
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