Grinch Milkshake Recipe

We love making Grinch themed desserts for Christmas. The fun green color and the red heart sprinkles are always a crowd favorite. This is an easy recipes that can be made in a variety of ways.

We love to serve in a fun milkshake glass with a festive straw. My kids look forward to this delicious holiday treat every year. They even enjoy this Chick Fil A Peppermint Milkshake Recipe.

Why Make This Milkshake

This is the perfect milkshake to make this holiday. It is the perfect milkshake to enjoy while watching your favorite Grinch movie.

Simple ingredients makes this milkshake a family favorite.

Ingredients

For the full list of ingredients and recipe, scroll to the bottom for the recipe card.

Additions and Substitutions

• Boozy Grinch Milkshakes – If you are looking for making a boozy milkshake add in Kahlua. You can still add the red grinch heart to the top of the milkshake.
• Green Smoothie – If you are looking for a healthier option, make a smoothie recipe with spinach. Load the smoothie with banana, pineapple and whole milk.
• Melted White Chocolate – Instead of using almond bark, melt white chocolate chips.
• Change Ice Cream – Make this milkshake with vanilla ice cream and dye it with green food coloring gel. Continue to add until the right green color you desire.

Step by Step Instructions

• Step 1 – Melt chocolate – Melt the almond bark based on the package instructions in a large bowl. 

• Step 2 – Dip glass – Place the rim of 1 serving cup in the almond bark. To coat the top of the rim with the melted almond bark. 

• Step 3 – Add Sprinkles – Place the green sprinkles on a plate. Then place the almond bark in the sprinkles. Use your hands to coat the almond bark with the sprinkle mixture. 

• Step 4 – Freeze Cup – Place the cup in the freezer while you prepare the shake. So that the rim mixture will set. 

• Step 5 – Blend Ingredients – Add the ice cream, milk and green food coloring to a blender.  Blend until smooth. 

• Step 6 – Pour Milkshake – Pour the milkshake into the prepared glasses.  Top with generous amount of the whipped cream, a red heart sprinkle and a cherry.  

• Step 7 – Serve and Enjoy – Serve immediately while cold and enjoy! 

Recipe Tips

• Ice – Do not add ice to the milk shake as it will water down the shake before serving.  
• Freeze Glasses – After dipping the milkshake glasses in the melted chocolate, place in the freezer. We think the milkshake taste best in a frosted mug.
• Double the Recipe – This recipe is for one serving. Feel free to make more and serve in a large pitcher.

How to Serve Grinch Milkshake

We recommend serving in fun milkshake glasses to make it more fun and festive. Make sure to get some fun and festive straws to go with the Grinch theme.