I don’t know about you, but I think that a chocolate milkshake is one of the very best things in the world! The mug in the photo should probably say, “I love the little things in life … shoes, handbags, jewelry, and chocolate milkshakes.”
![This luscious Chocolate Milkshake will give a Wendy's Frosty a run for its money! But this recipe is guten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, and vegan, so it can be enjoyed by pretty much everyone! [from GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Chocolate-Milkshake-Gluten-Free-Easily.jpg "This luscious Chocolate Milkshake will give a Wendy's Frosty a run for its money! But this recipe is guten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, and vegan, so it can be enjoyed by pretty much everyone! [from GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
This gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan milkshake was the result of throwing together very ripe bananas and some leftover coconut milk (both of which I wanted to use right away) plus a few more ingredients that just “felt right.” The results are just thick enough, creamy enough, and chocolaty enough—for an overall delicious Chocolate “Milkshake.”
In fact, this milkshake is so delicious, so satisfying, that you’ll be willing your bananas to over ripen so you can make your own! It tastes like a Wendy’s Frosty—with much healthier ingredients. Gotta love that!
By the way, if you want to change things up a bit and you are a cherry lover, you’ll want to check out my Chocolate Cherry Milkshake as well! (I think that chocolate and cherries are a match made in heaven.)
![This luscious Chocolate Milkshake will give a Wendy's Frosty a run for its money! But this recipe is guten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, and vegan, so it can be enjoyed by pretty much everyone! [from GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Chocolate-Milkshake-GFE.jpg "This luscious Chocolate Milkshake will give a Wendy's Frosty a run for its money! But this recipe is guten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, and vegan, so it can be enjoyed by pretty much everyone! [from GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Chocolate Milkshake (Dairy Free, Vegan) Recipe
Chocolate Milkshake (Dairy Free, Vegan)
This Chocolate Milkshake is so delicious, so satisfying, that you’ll be willing your bananas to over ripen so you can make your own! It tastes like a Wendy's Frosty---with much healthier ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas (frozen bananas will create more of a true shake effect, but room temp bananas will work)
- 1 ¼ cup, full-fat canned coconut milk, chilled
- 3 Medjool dates; fresh, soft, and pitted (soak if necessary, see notes)
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 cup very cold filtered water (can add ice if needed)
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder] (or [cocoa powder), or more to taste
Instructions
- Add all to high-speed blender (I used my Vitamix) and start out on low speed increasing slowly to high speed until smooth.
- Makes about four 8-ounce servings.
Notes
For additional thickness and optimum temperature, feel free to add a few ice cubes, if needed. If soaking dates, soak them in boiling water a few minutes. Drain. (Reserve water in jar in refrigerator for smoothie later.)
Johnna says
I made this just as soon as I saw the post. It’s delicious! It reminds me of Wendy’s Frosty, only with ingredients I feel good about eating.
Shirley says
Wow, Johnna! I think you WIN for the fastest gfe recipe review ever! And you’re right … this milkshake does remind me of a Wendy’s Frosty! 😉 I’m so glad that you enjoyed this milkshake as much as I did. 🙂
Shirley
Shirley says
Johnna–I love your review, as well as the photo you sent me. 🙂 It IS like a Frosty! 😉
Shirley
V says
For your readers who can’t have bananas, I’ve had pretty good luck with ripe pears.
Shirley says
Hi V–Welcome to gfe and thanks so much for the tip! 🙂 I know a lot of gfe readers can’t eat bananas so that info is very helpful. I’d suggest that a tad more almond butter might help with the creaminess factor if needed. 😉
Shirley
Ricki says
Holy moly, that looks INCREDIBLE. I used to love chocolate milkshakes in my teens. . . haven’t had one in ages. This might be the one! 😀 Have a great weekend, Shirley, and thanks for linking to WW! 🙂
Shirley says
Hey Ricki–I know we’ve been chatting a bunch about this recipe on Twitter and Google+. Thanks for all the sharing love! 🙂 I hope you can make a tasty version that works for ACD. 😉 I love linking to WW whenever I can! You always amaze me with your intro there and everyone else amazes me with their recipes, too. 😉
Happy Sunday!
Shirley
IrishHeart says
This looks YUMMY! and since I have all those ingredients on hand, and it is good for me, so there is “no guilt” LOL …I see one in my very near future! Thanks, Shirley!!
Shirley says
Hi Irish Heart–Good to see you again! Thanks for the props on this milkshake. Hope you love it as much as everyone else! 🙂 Now I need to get some more almond butter! 😉
Shirley
Lynne says
Just yesterday, my husband mentioned that he wondered if Wendy’s still had their vanilla Frosty. (He can’t have chocolate, due to a heart condition.) I will surprise him with this recipe using carob powder….and because it’s dairy free, I can have it too! Yeah!!!
Shirley says
Hi Lynne–It’s so good to see you here again! 🙂 I love your idea of making this shake with carob and the fact that you can both enjoy it. 🙂 I’m also thinking of a vanilla version now, too. 😉
Shirley
Kathy P says
Looks wonderful.. it’s been ages since I had a milk shake will do this weekend.. just need to get bananas and ready to go… Healthy all the way…
Shirley says
Hi Kathy–It looks like you’re new to gfe–welcome! 🙂 I hope you make this milkshake and LOVE it! 😉
Shirley
Linda says
I love the ingredients in this Shirley. Can’t wait to give it a try!
Shirley says
Hey Linda–Thanks! 🙂 I hope you enjoy it. I’m contemplating making one right now. 😉 I won’t because Mr. GFE has gone to bed and my Vitamix is too loud, but it is on mind for sure. Maybe I’ll have one for breakfast tomorrow …
Shirley
Vicky says
Bananas and chocolate, yum! I love the way you’ve added in almond butter as well and the creaminess of the coconut milk! This must taste absolutely fantastic! I love the way you’ve just used dates to sweeten it further – in all a very healthy drink! Just wonderful! 🙂
Shirley says
Thanks, Vicky! The combination of ingredients was just perfect … if I do say so myself. 😉
Shirley
Amber says
I’m so impressed with this recipe, Shirley!! Just beautiful. I’ve made a similar version and love it. And..I love that mug you have there. Ha ha, so true.
Signing off for the weekend. Off to work on Sat & Sun. Nice change of pace after being home with the kiddos all week.
Maybe I’ll make your milkshake for myself on Saturday after work (but I might use a seed butter or cashew butter, as almonds don’t like me too much). At any rate, this would be a nice after-work treat. It’s going to get HOT here over the weekend.
Have a restful, peaceful weekend.
xo,
–Am
Shirley says
Hi Amber–When you’re focusing on healthy dairy-free, sugar-free ingredients, I guess it’s not surprising that we’d come up with a similar recipe. 😉 Yes, I couldn’t resist that mug! Hope you enjoy your modified version when you make it! 🙂
Hope you had a good weekend, dear! xo,
Shirley
Cassidy @ Cassidy's Craveable Creations says
Looks awesome!!! My husband has been rebelling and letting my son have dairy (NNOOOO!!) so I’m trying to come up with awesome dairy free recipes. A chocolate milkshake was on my list to make, thanks so much!!!!
Hugs,
Cassidy
Shirley says
Cassidy–Uh oh … that can sure be challenging! Having awesome dairy-free recipes is definitely a good plan. 🙂 Hope this one makes the grade for you all! 😉
Hugs,
Shirley
Claire says
Oh, this sounds delicious! I’ll be making this for my friend when next she comes to visit!
Shirley says
Hello, Claire–It looks like this is your first time commenting on gfe–welcome! 🙂 What a good friend you are to make this shake for your friend! Hope both of you love it. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. 😉
Shirley
Kelli says
OMG this is delish! & tastes just like a chocolate shake! I reduced ingredients to make for 1 & it was perfect!
Shirley says
Hi Kelli–Welcome and thank you so much for this really terrific review! 🙂 I love that you made it a single serving. That’s a safer approach than making the whole batch when one is alone, and then trying to exercise restraint. 😉
Shirley
Heather @Gluten-Free Cat says
A treat that’s good for you! Love it! I’m a sucker for all things chocolate, and this sounds just perfect. Thanks so much for linking it up at Raw Foods Thursdays too!
Hugs!
Heather
Shirley says
Hi Heather–Thanks so much, dear! I really think you will be surprised how good this one is. So far everyone who has made it has loved it. 😉 And I am always so happy when I can link up to Raw Foods Thursday. 🙂
xo,
Shirley
Ewa "Mom Photographer" says
Oh… that sounds so milk-shaky delicious!!!
Shirley says
Hi Ewa–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 It really is “milk-shaky delicious.” 😉
Shirley
Renee says
Thanks for this amazing recipe! I was feeling kind of down this weekend when my family had frozen custard and I couldn’t join them (I’m avoiding dairy as much as possible). Then I came home and remembered this post. I whipped up this shake and it was incredible! Much better than frozen custard;) I have a nut sensitivity, so I used sunflower seed butter and it was perfect. Thanks for saving my evening!!
Shirley says
Renee–Welcome! 🙂 I’m thrilled that this milkshake pulled you out of the “I can’t have frozen custard” doldrums. I’ve been there and only recently, so subconsciously that might have inspired this recipe. 😉 I’m happy to know that sunbutter works, too. I thought it would!
Shirley
debby day says
The milkshake looks divine.
Now here is the question…how much protein is in this drink. I am looking for a substitute for ensure.Ensure has 15 grams but is expensive.
Any ideas….
Thanks, Debby
Shirley says
Hi Debby–Thanks! I don’t do nutritional analysis of my recipes. You might want to try one of the online sites like Calorie Count to do an analysis.
Shirley
InTolerant Chef says
Love the idea of using frozen tomatoes- yummo!
Shirley says
Hi InTolerant Chef–It’s always good to see you. 🙂 I think you meant bananas. LOL Wondering what savory meal that features tomatoes you’ve had on your mind? 😉 I’ve made ice cream using tomatoes though and I loved it, so it could happen with the a shake, too!
Shirley
InTolerant Chef says
Damn auto correct! How funny, but I think bananas would definitely taste better than tomatoes 🙂
Shirley says
Haha!! Have you ever read the “Damn Auto Correct” website? Oh, my … I have several friends who will read that site any time they need a good laugh! Seriously. It can be x-rated though. No kidding. I’m glad you think I made the right choice with bananas. 😉
Happy weekend, dear!
Shirley
Kim-Cook It Allergy Free says
Shirley…this looks amazing. I can just picture drinking one of these on your porch right now! I love the ingredients and love how Johnna says it reminds her of a Wendy’s Frosty, but with good ingredients… So going to make this as a treat for the boys!
XO
Shirley says
Hey there, Kim!–I do think you all will love his one! I’ve made it several times now and have been just as pleased each time. I was out of almond butter the last two times and made it using peanut butter–it was equally thick and yummy! Another reader has made this shake using sunbutter and loved that version, too. 🙂
Enjoy! Happy Memorial Day weekend! xoxo,
Shirley
Adrienne says
I will have to try this. I don’t eat bananas and will try the pear substitute mentioned. I’m not big on dates…is there something else that could be used instead? This does look good, thank you for sharing. 🙂
Shirley says
Hi Adrienne–It looks like you are new here at gfe–welcome! 🙂 FYI–There’s no taste or texture of dates here and while they do add a little to the texture and thickness, you can probably add any other sweetener (if you feel you need more sweetness; it will depend on how sweet the pears are). You can also probably add a tad more of the almond butter (or whatever nut/seed butter you’re using) for thickness, and a pinch more cacao powder if the nut/seed butter flavor is too “strong.” You can taste with each addition until you get your shake just right. 😉 Hope you create a version that works for you that you love!
Shirley
Aubree Cherie @ Living Free says
I’m always up for a milkshake style treat! Love the ingredients for this. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe at last week’s Naturally Sweet Tuesday! ~Aubree
April J Harris says
This sounds absolutely delicious, Shirley! I have such fond memories of Wendy’s Frosty’s. In fact, I worked at Wendy’s for a short time in my teens!! Pinned!
Shirley Braden says
Hi April–Thanks! I don’t make this often but I’m always blown away when I do treat myself. 😉 How fun that you worked at Wendy’s! I don’t think that many folks can say that. I think you might need to make this milkshake soon just to take a trip back in time! LOL
Shirley