We never know what’s going to be the catalyst to spark a little inspiration! Even an event that none of us would consider at all fun, can have an edible, silver lining. After my dental surgery a few weeks ago, the doctor suggested that milkshakes would be soothing. Yeah, baby! Doctor’s orders to drink milkshakes, I’m on it! We loved the Frosty Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie so much, I decided to make this Gingersnap Pumpkin Milkshake. It’s a totally delicious, creamy pumpkin treat – no dental work required!
Gingersnap Pumpkin Milkshake
Makes 4-6 small shakes
- 12-15 small gingersnap cookies
- 1 – 1 ½ pints vanilla ice, depending on desired thickness of shake
- ½ cup cold milk
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of silk
- Optional: Whipped cream and 1 tablespoon reserved crushed gingersnaps
Place gingersnap cookies in blender and blend on high speed until pulverized into extremely fine crumbs.
Add pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, ice cream and milk. Blend on high speed until all ingredients are well combined. If too thick, add a little more milk or if too thin, add more ice cream.
Pour into small shake glasses. Garnish with whipped cream and a dusting of gingersnap crumbs. For a festive Halloween touch, add black & white striped straws.
Make a fast and easy pumpkin drink stirrer, using inexpensive plastic stirrers. Hot glue two small, orange pompoms to the top of the stirrer to form a pumpkin. A small piece of brown pipe cleaner glued to the top makes a quick little pumpkin stem. It’s a cute touch for the milkshakes and would make a great finished touch if serving at a party. They match the little pumpkin bunting I put on the Frosty Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie. Cute, right?
Another fun and tasty way to enjoy the frosty side of pumpkin! Thanks for spending a little bit of your Sunday with me and hope your day is happy.
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Looks amazing, Cindy ! Pinned ?
Linda, thank you so much!! Of course, I always appreciate your visit and the pin! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Oooo what a fun drink, Cindy! Pinning this one!
Julie, thanks so much for your visit and the pin! Hope you had a happy weekend!
Oh yum! That looks delicious!
Hi Vanessa – thank you so much! Hope you had a wonderful weekend and enjoy the week ahead!
This looks delicious! I have to try one!
Hi Brynne! Thank you so much – this is pretty delicious and super easy to whip up! So nice of you to visit! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Wow these look delicious! Pinning it! I want one for breakfast!
Hi Shamene! I like the way you think! ? Thank you so much for your kind visit and the pin! Hope you had a wonderful weekend and have a great week!
Cindy these look and sound delicious! That is my kind of milkshake right there!! I love it! Pinning, of course, and sharing too. xo
Claire, thank you! You know I appreciate your visit, pin and share so much! Hope today was a good day? Hugs! xoxo
What a fun shake, Cindy! I can’t ever not get or make an Oreo shake though, it’s been my steady for years! Pinned!
Thanks, Paula! An Oreo shake definitely sounds delicious! I usually am a chocolate or vanilla shake girl, but this one was pretty darn good and perfect for the season! Thanks so much for your visit and pin – I always appreciate it. Hope you had a great weekend!
Cindy,
This looks so scrumptious. Pinned it. I would definitely want the whipped cream, yum!
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
Hi Wanda Ann! I want the whipped cream, too! ? Thank you so much for your visit, of course and the pin! Hope you had a wonderful weekend and enjoy the week ahead!
Wow – this looks great – refreshing! Great seasonal drink – pinned!
Can I just say… It is WAY to early in the morning for me to be craving this… but now I will be until I make it… let’s just go do it now so I can concentrate on the rest of my day shall we ?
Cindy, I like that prescription for milk shakes! What a great idea for an Autumn shake…gotta pin this!
Hi Joan! I can handle a milk shake prescription any day, lol! Thank you so much for your kind visit and for the pin – I appreciate is so much! Hope you are having a wonderful week!
Adorable photos, awesome milkshakes!!! LOVE this post!!!
Hi Heather! Thank you SO much for your visit and sweet comment – I appreciate it so, so much! It was fun to make and drink, too! ? Hope you are having a fantastic week!
That’s a beautiful drink!!
Kelly
Thanks, Kelly! Hope you have a wonderful Thursday!
Oh that looks sooo good! Know what? I’ve never made my Son a milkshake. Is that bad?? I’m going to have to Pin this now and the ingredients are going on my shopping list! Thanks Cindy!
? You are too funny – no, of course it’s not bad that you’ve never made your son a milkshake! I’m sure you’ve made him zillions of other delicious things! Thanks for the smile, visit and pin!
This sounds super yummy and perfect for Fall! Thanks for linking up to All My Bloggy Friends this week ? Pinned this and shared this on my FB page, Cindy!
Jamie, thank you so much for the pin, the party and the share – and of course, your kind visit, which I appreciate so much! Have a happy Thursday, my friend!
I should have gotten here sooner Cindy!! These would have perfect this week after my own round of dental work. I’m starting to think it’s a dentist conspiracy to make more money before the holidays! ? They look delicious!
Lisa, I know, I can’t believe we have both been having dental horrors – not the kind of Halloween horror we want! ? Make yourself a milkshake, too, orders of Dr. Cindy!
Mmmmmm…. I love ginger snaps with pumpkin! This milkshake is right up my alley! ?
Hi Carrie – it’s a good combination, isn’t it? Thank you so much for visiting and hope you have a great Friday!
Oh my gosh Cindy! This look delicious! I love that you mixed pumpkin through yummy gingersnaps to add a little texture to the shake. Pinning and sharing! Hope you have a great friday my friend!
Krista (of the beautiful new pic!) thank you so much! So kind of you to pin and share, thank you!!! Of course, the best part is your visit! ? Hope you have a fabulous weekend!
You always have the best recipes, Cindy! This looks so, so good! Pinned it.
Hi Jazmin, you are too kind, thank you! I appreciate the pin and your visit even more! ? Have a happy and wonderful weekend!
OMG!! These look so yummy & are super cute! I think I have to make these for our Halloween Party or Thanksgiving for dessert! Pinning to my Thanksgiving Dessert Board! ?
~ Jenn @ We Do FUN Here
Hi Jenn! Oh, thank you so much for your sweet visit and comment and of course, for the pin! I appreciate it so much! Hope you have a fantastic Saturday and weekend!
My family will LOVE this!
Mine loved it, too! Thank you so much for visiting and have a happy weekend!
Wow, these milkshakes look delicious!!! Shared on our FB page and also on Pinterest ?
Shauna @ The Best Blog Recipes
Shauna, thank you SO much, you are so kind! I appreciate the pin and share and of course, your visit! Have a happy Saturday!
These look absolutely FANTASTIC!! YUM!
? Kristi, thank you, they were a big hit with my pumpkin lovers at home!
I was so excited to come see these when I saw them on Best of the Weekend, and I didn’t know they were yours! I should have known you would come up with something so cool and delicious ? Great recipe, Cindy! I hope you will come share it at Saturday Night Fever tomorrow too. Have a great weekend!
Andi, you are so sweet – thank you so much! I will definitely bring some shakes to the party tonight! Hope you have a happy Saturday and see you soon!
Looks so good Cindy!!! Must try!!! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Diane! Thank you so much much – I appreciate your sweet visit! Hope you have a happy Saturday!
This looks really yummy! Love the flavor combo! Your accompanying story is really funny – I have TMJ and after any dental work I treat myself to a milkshake. It’s soothing and filling, so you don’t need to chew a meal!
Scarlett, you are so right, a milkshake is perfect after dental work! Oh, TMJ is not fun, I’m sure. I am definitely not a fan of going to the dentist but now I’ll concentrate on the milkshake treat after. ? Thanks so much for your visit!