This Caramel Apple Milkshake is the perfect treat as we head into fall! Creamy, delicious, and swirled with cinnamon, it’s like sticking a straw into a caramel apple and slurping up all those yummy fall flavors!
The other day I got this crazy craving for a caramel apple. I haven’t had one in ages. I think the last time I had one was around Halloween a few years ago, and I’m pretty sure it was coated in chocolate chips, too. Wow, that sounds insanely good now that I think of it!
I started doing that thing where you open the fridge, and open the freezer, stare around, trying to find something to eat, even though you already know there’s not really anything in there you want. Well, after opening my freezer again for the second time, I noticed the vanilla ice cream just sitting there, looking delicious. Hmmm, I thought. Maybe I should make a milkshake. My son would absolutely LOVE that! So then I opened up the fridge again and spotted some apple juice. Now my wheels were really turning. Okay, okay, I thought. I’m going to see what I can do about this caramel apple craving after all!
I pulled out some caramel syrup, and then decided some cinnamon would really make those flavors pop. I played around with the amounts until I got the perfect, slurpable, caramel apple-tasting, milkshake ever! Oh y’all, this is some good stuff!
Top it off with some whipped cream and you’ve got a little taste of fall at the end of your straw. I love it for right now when it’s still kind of warm out, but you’re feeling ready for that cooler fall weather. I like to think of it as a summer/fall transitional treat. But, by golly, I’ll probably still be drinking this little gem when Easter rolls around. 😉
Caramel Apple Milkshake
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 2 Tablespoons caramel syrup, (the kind you top ice cream with)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- whipped cream for topping,, optional
Instructions
- Place ice cream, apple juice, caramel syrup, and cinnamon into blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and top with whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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Leigh Anne says
Yuuuum! I could eat this all day everyday! Thanks for sharing at Think and Make Thursday 🙂
Ashlyn says
ME TOO, girl!! 🙂
Angela says
Great post!!!! Congrats on being featured this past week on The Wednesday Roundup Link Party!!! We love having you!!! Besides being featured we’ve also pinned this one to our Link Party Features Pinterest Board! Come on by and check it out {http://www.pinterest.com/anglemoine/the-wednesday-roundup-features/}! Angela @ LeMoine Family Kitchen
Ashlyn says
Thank you so much for the awesome feature and for sharing my post, Angela! You ladies always have a great party! 🙂
Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says
Oh my, that looks so yummy! Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!
Ashlyn says
Thank you for hosting such a great party, Laura! About to head that way. 🙂
Emily Marie says
Great idea! I am already imagining the flavour and cannot wait to pick up some ice cream and really try it out. I never would have though to grab apple JUICE but that really makes the most sense after reading.
Ashlyn says
Yes, the apple juice seems a little surprising at first, but it really works out perfectly! It gives that delicious apple flavor to the shake while helping to smooth it out and give the right consistency, too. I hope you enjoy it, girl!
Natasha in Oz says
Thanks for sharing your post at the Say G’Day Saturday Linky Party. I’ve just tweeted about it and will be featuring you at my Friday Favorites post!
Best wishes and hope to see you again this weekend.
Natasha in Oz
Ashlyn says
Thank you so much for sharing and for the wonderful feature, Natasha! I always love linking up to your lovely party each week!
Bonnie @ The Pin Junkie says
I love caramel apples and this shake looks delicious! Your caramel apple milkshake has been pinned and is being featured on The Pin Junkie!
Ashlyn says
Thank you so much, Bonnie!! I’m so excited to be featured, I appreciate it so much!
Cathy says
Ashlyn, this looks beyond amazing! Love, love the flavor combination! Hope that you are doing great!
Cathy
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Cathy! This is one of my favorite flavor combinations, too! We are doing great and I hope you are, too. 🙂
Molly Young says
Looks soooooo good! Can’t wait to make it!
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Molly! You will love it!! 🙂
Miz Helen says
What a great milkshake! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a fantastic day and come back real soon!
Miz Helen
Ashlyn says
Thank you so much, Miz Helen!
Charlee Anne says
How creative! I love milkshakes and caramel apples, so the two of them combined sounds heavenly! Definitely pinning!
Ashlyn says
It really does taste amazing together! Thank you so much for visiting and pinning, Charlee Anne!
Diana says
Sounds wonderful.
Diana
http://doodlesndreams48.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/a-rail-journey.htmla
Ashlyn says
Thanks Diana!
Antionette Blake says
Thanks for sharing and linking back to the #WWDParty.
Ashlyn says
Of course, Antionette! Love y’alls party! 🙂
Barbs LeCupcake says
i looove milkshakes and smoothies and this one sounds delicious! thank you for sharing 😉
Barbs
Ashlyn says
Thank you so much, Barb! 🙂
Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says
YUM!! This concoction sounds absolutely amazing! I never thought to make a caramel apple milkshake! I have to try this. Pinning! Visiting from Weekend Wind down party 🙂
Ashlyn says
It is such a delicious milkshake, girl! You would love it! I’m so glad you popped in to visit!
elizabeth @LocalSavour says
Great combo ~YUM!
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Elizabeth!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
Ashlyn, that looks so wonderful! And your photography is amazing! Pinning! Thanks for linking it up with us…I always love seeing what you will have for us next!
Ashlyn says
Thank you so much, Michelle! Your comment just made my night. 🙂
Kimberlee says
This sounds wonderful! I like how it is made with the apple juice instead of milk. I use juice in my smoothies a lot instead of milk. Thanks for the recipe.
Ashlyn says
I agree, Kimberlee! It’s always nice to switch things up a bit. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment!
Jill says
What a fantastic idea… looks and sounds so good. Pinned!
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Jill!
Jessie says
OH.MY.GOSH. Stop right now, this looks so amazing that I am totally hating myself for not having any apple juice on hand right now! I will be making this ASAP!
Thank you for linking up with us at The Wednesday Roundup!
Ashlyn says
Haha Jessie! I don’t have anymore apple juice or ice cream right now either and I’m sad, too!! Thank you so much for always hosting a great party! Love linking up with y’all!
Giovanna @ Love, Thyme and Honey says
Such a delicious milkshake idea! Perfect fall flavors to enjoy while still having the nice warm weather! Love it! 🙂
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Giovanna!
Erin {Delightful E Made} says
Hi Ashlyn! Love this milkshake, its the perfect fall treat, especially when its still to hot out for hot drinks. Love it, have pinned! Would love if you would come link this up and share some of your other creations at our Create and Share DIY and Recipe party at http://delightfulemade.com/2014/09/16/create-share-diy-recipe-party-23/ Looking forward to seeing you there, Ashlyn! ~Erin
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Erin! I totally love it for this time of year also when it’s still pretty warm out. And I will pop over to your party, thanks for the invite!
Katie Goldsworthy says
Looks delicious! Pinning to the Monday Funday board! Thanks for linking!
Ashlyn says
Yay Katie! Thank you for pinning!
Leslie says
Drooling! This looks so good. I’d love to have one for breakfast, I bet it would keep me full all day. Thanks for sharing. Your photo’s look amazing too.
Ashlyn says
Thank you so much, Leslie!
Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says
Oh my goodness! this drink would be like fall in a frosty glass!
I’d love for you to share this project at my Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party {we are live now}!
~ Ashley
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Ashley! I will definitely stop by. Thanks for the invite!
Matt Robinson says
This looks INCREDIBLE, love the flavors!!!
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Matt! Caramel and apple is one of my faves. 🙂