Creamy pumpkin, bananas, and plenty of fall spices come together in this creamy pumpkin spice milkshake. Only a few ingredients required and 10 minutes to make!
Ice cream is definitely not just a summer dessert and these shakes are combining the best of both worlds! Not only do we have all the pumpkin spice goodness coming into play here today but bananas are also making an appearance.
The end result? A shake that is more than worthy for any fall occasion. Just make sure you have that fuzzy blanket handy!
These shakes are so dang easy you can practically make them in your sleep! Only a few basic ingredients and a blender stand between you and this creamy fall goodness which is almost a problem in and of itself.
Cause wow, I could knock back one of these every dang day.
This Milkshake features…
- A thick and creamy texture
- Sweet pumpkin spice flavor and bananas
- Ready in minutes with only a handful of ingredients
Making the Milkshake
(scroll down to the bottom of post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Vanilla ice cream
- Bananas
- Pumpkin puree
- Brown sugar
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Vanilla extract
- 2% or skim milk
- Whipped cream
- Crushed gingersnaps
Tips for Perfect Shakes
- Use a good blender – a high quality blender will break down the ingredients quickly and give the shake an incredible texture.
- Freeze bananas – frozen diced bananas help contribute to the creamy texture.
- Thin shake with milk – start with 1/2 cup milk and work your way up depending on how thick you like your shake.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on these shakes.
- Skip the banana – add an extra scoop of vanilla ice cream if you’re not a fan of banana flavor.
- Use another sweetener – try maple syrup or honey in place of the brown sugar.
- Blend cookies into shake – blend a handful of gingersnaps or graham crackers into the shake.
Serving Suggestions
I recommend serving shakes with whipped cream on top, a few banana slices, and crushed gingersnap cookies. For best results, serve shakes immediately after blending for the best texture!
The pumpkin spice flavor pairs just dreamily with the sweet banana and boy, you better be piling ’em with ALL the whipped cream you can fit on top.
These shakes are proof that pumpkin doesn’t just belong in baked goods! You’ll be hard-pressed to find a easier fall-themed dessert than these beauties right here.
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Banana Pumpkin Spice Milkshakes
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Ingredients
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 2 medium bananas, cut into 1/2-inch chunks and frozen
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup 2% or skim milk
- Whipped cream, banana slices, and crushed gingersnap cookies for garnish
Instructions
- Place ice cream, bananas, pumpkin, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup milk in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and thin with additional milk until milkshake is your desired consistency.
- Divide shake between 4 glasses and top with whipped cream, banana slices, and crushed gingersnap cookies. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 9/9/25.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
This looks like an amazing way to use pumpkin. I am loving all the pumpkin recipes around at the moment.
Sarah says
Thanks, Dannii! Pumpkin is the best isn’t it?! 🙂
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
These milkshakes look so delicious! I love the fact that they have no ice cream in them. Super nutritious and tasty.
Sarah says
Thanks Jen! It’s a beautiful thing when nutritious combines with something unbelievably-tasty! LOL. 😉
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
Mmmm…pumpkin milkshakes! Sounds good to me! Love that they are healthy, too!
Sarah says
Thank Kelly! It’s a lucky thing they’re healthy because they’re also sooo addicting. 😉
Cheryl says
Yum! I’m totally with you on these – they SOUND amazing, besides just looking amazing and being healthy! Every smoothie/milkshake pretty much needs bananas anyway, and I’ve got to try these!
Sarah says
Aw thanks, Cheryl! And totally agree–bananas are SO under appreciated in most smoothies and milkshakes!
Annie @Maebells says
I love that you added bananas, I am not sure I would have thought of that! These look great because it is still pretty warm here!
Sarah says
Haha! I keep forgetting that a lot of people still have 90 degree weather! In that case, these shakes are the PERFECT way to beat the heat! LOL.
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
LOL! I read your opening line and then scrolled up thinking, “did I miss something?” But no, I didn’t! I just thought your milkshake sounds Ah-mazing and was confused that anyone else would think otherwise. I probably doesn’t hurt that I posed a pumpkin banana bread, sooo clearly we are on the same flavor page! Pinned!
Sarah says
Hahaha! Well thank you, Lindsey! I’m off to check off your awesome-sounding bread—Thanks for pinning girl!
Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says
Yummmy… pumpkin milkshakes! Sounds delicious my dear friend!!! What a cool looking milkshakes!
Sarah says
Thanks, Olivia! 🙂
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
These sound so great! Good idea using yogurt. Yummy milkshakes without the guilt. Sounds deeeelish Sarah!
Sarah says
Totally indulgent but TOTALLY no guilt. WIN. 😀 Thanks Natalie!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love the looks of this shake, Sarah! What a fun and creative flavor! Your pictures are gorgeous, too.Makes me want to grab one right now! 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks for the sweet photography compliments, Gayle!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
Skip the Starbucks Lattes, I want one of these babies!! 🙂
Sarah says
Gahh YES. Who needs a pumpkin spice latte when you can have MILKSHAKES?! 😉
Rachael | Spache the Spatula says
I actually LOVE pumpkin and banana together, so this sounds fantastic! For Thanksgiving one year, I made a pumpkin banana cream pie and it was so yummy!
Sarah says
Oh my goodness. Your pie sounds freaking fab! NEED. You MUST post the recipe on your blog sometime this fall, Rachael!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
These milkshakes sound wonderful! It never occurred to me to combine bananas and pumpkin.
Sarah says
It’s such an awesome combo, Christin! You’ll love it. 😉
Danielle says
These milkshakes look amazing! I’ve been buying cans of pumpkin like they’re going out of style and we always have bananas on hand, I need to try this out! Love the topping and spices on these, such a gorgeous touch 🙂
Sarah says
Hahaha! You and me both, Danielle! See, this is why we’re friends and fellow pumpkin-hoarders. 😀
Isadora says
Frozen bananas pureed are pretty much magic! I would never think to combine bananas and pumpkin, but it does sound like it would be so good and you can never go wrong with a milkshake!
Sarah says
It’s totally magic! That’s why I love it so much. LOL. Thank you Izzy!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
I love that you used pumpkin and banana together in these milkshakes! So creamy and dreamy and skinny too? Mmm, they sound deeelicious and totally worth melting haha I mean freezing for 😉 In fact I wish I could grab one of these right now – they look ah-mazing!
Sarah says
Haha YES. They’re worth freezing for for sure. 🙂 Depending on your weather, I suppose. LOL Thanks, Kelly!
Allison says
Oh my gosh! These are the thickest, creamiest milkshakes I’ve ever seen. Pumpkin everything! I can’t even get enough. Drinkable pie at last! Love the perfect whip cream swirl you got on top too–that makes all the difference!
Sarah says
“Drinkable pie”. Um, LOVE THAT. And pumpkin everything, indeed! Thanks Allison! 😀