Naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, a date shake is the perfect indulgence! I’m showing you how to make it with homemade vanilla date ice cream, or with store-bought vanilla ice cream. Both are equally delicious!
![Light brown milkshake with a whipped cream topping, date garnish, and red and white striped straw.](https://www.proportionalplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MilkshakeJul-01-202304.jpg)
Date shakes originated in the Coachella Valley in Southern California. This popular shake is said to have been created in the 1930s or 1940s, as that region has lots of date palm groves. You can get versions of this in the area still.
🌟Why you’ll love this recipe
Looking for something to layer this milkshake with? Try this amazing matcha milkshake or strawberry milkshake! My recent favorite is this diner-style blackberry milkshake.
🧾Ingredients in this recipe
![A carton of vanilla ice cream in between milk in a measuring cup and a plastic container with dates.](https://www.proportionalplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Date-Shake-Ingredients.jpg)
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
🤎 Pro Tip
When shopping for Medjool dates, look for plump, soft dates with intact skins. Remove the pit from the dates before using them.
👩🍳How to Make This Recipe
This recipe works best using an immersion blender if making just one and a high-speed blender if making more than one.
If using vanilla date ice cream, start at step 3!
![Rough chopped dates on a black cutting board next to a knife.](https://www.proportionalplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Rough-Chop-Dates-Milkshake.jpg)
![Immersion blender blending dates and a little milk in a clear container.](https://www.proportionalplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Date-Blend-Milkshakes.jpg)
Note on scoopability & amount of milk
If the ice cream is not scoopable straight out of the freezer, you’ll need to let it soften slightly before attempting to blend it. If the ice cream is super soft, you can get away with mixing the blended date mixture into the ice cream instead of having to blend it.
![Mixing ice cream and dates in a clear container with a metal handled utensil.](https://www.proportionalplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Date-Mix-Milkshakes.jpg)
![Light brown milkshake in between and green milkshake and a pink milkshake, all with red and white striped straws.](https://www.proportionalplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MilkshakeJul-01-202306.jpg)
Optional: Top with whipped cream, chocolate flakes, crushed nuts, or any other toppings you like!
![Light brown milkshake with a whipped cream topping, date garnish, and red and white striped straw.](https://www.proportionalplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MilkshakeJul-01-202304-225x300.jpg)
3-Ingredient Date Shake
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Medjool dates rough chopped & seeded
- 1/4 cup milk dairy or non-dairy, plus more if needed
- 3 scoops vanilla ice cream 1.5 cups or see notes if using vanilla date ice cream*
- 1 pinch cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Roughly chop the dates.
- Add the chopped dates and the milk to a blender and run until smooth.
- Add the ice cream to the blender, and blend until just incorporated. Do not over-blend or it will get runny. See notes.**If using vanilla date ice cream, add 3 tablespoons of milk or non-dairy milk to help blend the milkshake.
- Pour into your favorite milkshake glass and add a milkshake straw. Optional: top with whipped cream, shaved chocolate, crushed nuts
We first saw these on Tiktok then tried them for the first time on our way to Coachella and became totally obsessed. I made them for my boyfriend this week and we are so excited we could recreate these at home, so easily. The best milkshake and I also feel kind of healthy eating it 😂
Love this, Sofia! Thank you for taking the time to share. Enjoy!