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Easy Coconut Milkshake Recipe

Modified: Apr 21, 2025 · Published: Jun 12, 2020 by Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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This easy coconut milkshake was inspired by our favourite Thai restaurant. It's made with just three simple ingredients -coconut milk, ice, and condensed milk. It's easy to make and so good!

Easy 3 ingredient coconut milkshake recipe.
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  • Why We Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Can I Substitute Light Coconut Milk?
  • Pantry Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Do I Need A Blender?
  • Adult Cocktail Version
  • More Options
  • Expert Tip:
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Drink Inspiration
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Why We Love This Recipe

  • It's quick and easy to make.
  • There's only 3 ingredients.
  • It's just like a restaurant version, but way cheaper.
  • Make it as sweet as you like.

These coconut milkshakes are a real family favourite around here.  They're really simple to make with just three ingredients.  You'll love them.

We love to go out for Thai food.  It's a favourite of all of ours.  We love curry, we love the spring rolls, we love the cashew chicken.  But my girls and my husband especially love the milkshakes.  

Two Thai inspired coconut shakes with paper straws.

One day we were eating in the restaurant, instead of taking out like we often do, and we ordered coconut milkshakes.  Just beside us in the small restaurant at the little front bar the lady made our coconut milkshakes and I was very surprised at what she put in them...and what she didn't put in them.  Only three simple ingredients were used.  She added coconut milk, ice, and sweetened condensed milk to a blender.  That's it.  

Quick and easy coconut milkshake with just 3 ingredients.

So when we got home, we had to give them a try.  We didn't know the exact quantities of ingredients, so it took us a little experimenting to come up with our own recipe that was as good as theirs.  And we got it!

If you love coconut too, you should also try our 3-ingredient coconut ice cream, and cashew coconut brittle.

Ingredients

See the exact measurements in the recipe card below.

Coconut milkshake ingredients on a wood table.
  • Coconut Milk: We use regular full-fat coconut milk in our milkshakes.  The fat content helps create a wonderful creamy thick milkshake.  Make sure you give the can a bit of shake to mix it up before removing your can lid, so that the coconut cream is all mixed in.  This gives an amazing creamy texture to the milkshake.

Can I Substitute Light Coconut Milk?

We recommend using the full fat coconut milk for this recipe.  It helps add a rich texture and helps to create a very creamy coconut shake.  You can substitute a light canned coconut milk for a lighter version, it just won't have the thick texture that full fat coconut milk gives to this coconut shake recipe.

  • Sweetened Condensed Milk: You can adjust the amount to your personal preference and sweet tooth.  It also adds a bit of a caramel note to the milkshake and adds to the creaminess, and thickness of the finished coconut milkshake.

Pantry Ingredients

One of the things I love about this great recipe is that the ingredient list is all things you can have on hand.  Keep a can of coconut milk and a can of evaporated milk in your pantry.  If you have ice cubes in your freezer you can make this recipe that the whole family will love any time you want.  

No need for coconut ice cream, fresh coconut flesh, homemade coconut milk, frozen banana, or coconut extract like other complicated milkshake recipes.  

Just three simple ingredients that you usually have on hand, make this the best, easiest coconut shake recipe ever.

Instructions

Easy coconut milkshake ingredients of coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and ice cubes in a blender ready to be combined.
  1. Step 1: To make the milkshake, combine all of the ingredients in a blender.
Coconut milkshake that's been fully combined in a blender.
  1. Step 2: Add the lid and blend until completely combined.

Do I Need A Blender?

You will need a blender to make this recipe.  One of the main ingredients is ice and the best way to turn it into a milkshake is to use a high-speed blender.  Any regular blender should work well.  Be sure to add the coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk to the blender jar first, and the ice on top for the best results.

Easy to make coconut milkshake made with just 3 ingredients.

Adult Cocktail Version

For a special adult version, try adding a shot of rum.  Yum.  Make it as above and leave a little room in your glass to stir in a shot of rum as a very yummy alcoholic version.  This is one of my favourite great options for a party.

More Options

Want to turn this into a yummy protein shake?  Just add your favorite protein powder in with the rest of the ingredients into your high speed blender.  Try vanilla protein powder for a vanilla coconut milkshake.  You could also make it into a coconut chocolate shake with chocolate protein powder, or cacao powder.  

Try other variations like a coconut mango milkshake or strawberry coconut milkshake or coconut banana shake with the addition of different fruits.

Expert Tip:

Is your milkshake coming out icy? You need to blend it longer to get rid of any tiny bits of ice.

Thai inspired easy coconut shake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this coconut shake vegan?

This recipe is not vegan because it uses sweetened condensed milk that is made from milk. You can substitute regular sugar instead of the sweated condensed milk to make a vegan version.

Are coconut milkshakes healthy?

This milkshake recipe uses sweetened condensed milk and full fat coconut milk which adds calories and sugar. You can lighten it up by using light coconut milk, although it won't be as creamy and a sugar substitute if you prefer.

Can I make it sweeter?

If you prefer it sweeter, or less sweet, just adjust the amount of sweetened condensed milk that you add.

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Recipe

Easy 3 ingredient coconut milkshake recipe.

Coconut Milkshake

Easy 3 ingredient sweet, cold coconut milkshakes.
4.17 from 6 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Asian
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 468kcal
Author: Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist

Ingredients

  • 4 ½ cups ice cubes
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • To make the milkshake, combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth.

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Notes

Be sure to shake and stir up the coconut milk.  The fat rises to the top in the can and needs to be remixed before using.
If your milkshake is icey, you need to blend it a little longer in the blender to break up those little pieces of ice.
Like your milkshakes on the sweeter side?  Just add some more sweetened condensed milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 132mg | Sugar: 42g
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Comments

  1. Dannyelle says

    November 12, 2024 at 8:03 am

    5 stars
    This is so easy to make and perfect for any coconut lover!

  2. Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse says

    June 16, 2020 at 11:45 am

    This looks so tasty!!

  3. Jenn says

    June 13, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    We love Thai food too! I'll have to give these a try next time we order!

  4. Norma says

    June 13, 2020 at 2:53 pm

    You had me at coconut!! My kids and I have been on a coconut craze lately and can't wait to try this milkshake!

  5. Cassie Bustamante says

    June 12, 2020 at 7:23 am

    this looks amazing! i love coconut anything!

  6. Danielle says

    June 12, 2020 at 6:58 am

    This looks so refreshing for a hot summer's day!

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