This low carb ghost milkshake is a creamy, vanilla Halloween milkshake served in a glass with a spooky ghost face! It takes five minutes to make, it's sugar free and keto friendly, and kids and grown-ups both go wild for it.
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It's time to get crafty with this spooky ghost milkshake! I cut out shapes of black Contact paper to make the ghost face, and it's super quick and easy. Look at a few pictures online if you need inspiration for face shapes. The contact paper peels right off after you've finished the drink, so it won't damage your glass at all. You could also use a black glass marker instead!
The milkshake itself is simple: almond milk and heavy cream blended with ice, vanilla and a sugar-free sweetener until it's thick, cold and frothy. It tastes like a classic vanilla shake, without the sugar crash. In the recipe I've made it a single serving, but it's easy to make a whole collection of these ghost drinks for a Halloween party. If you try it, please send me a photo!
Key Ingredients & Substitutions
- Unsweetened almond milk. This keeps the shake light and low in carbs. I used the vanilla flavor, but plain works too. A shelf-stable carton like Silk unsweetened almond milk is handy to keep in the pantry. Unsweetened cashew milk or coconut milk beverage are good swaps.
- Heavy cream. This is what makes it taste like a real milkshake. It adds richness and body with very few carbs. Don't swap in regular milk, which is much higher in sugar.
- Sugar-free sweetener. A liquid sweetener blends in best. Use my homemade low carb simple syrup, or try the sugar-free maple syrup from Lakanto. You could also use liquid stevia, but only add a few drops at a time until it's as sweet as you like.
- Vanilla extract. Use pure vanilla extract rather than imitation for the best flavor. A tiny pinch of cinnamon is a nice extra in the fall.
- Ice cubes. Three large ice cubes make the shake thick and frosty. Add more if you like it extra thick.
- Whipped cream. Spray cream from a can is fine for a treat, but check the label for sugar. Homemade whipped cream sweetened with a little monk fruit or stevia is the lowest carb option.
How to Make a Low Carb Ghost Milkshake
Prepare the glass in advance by cutting two eyes and an open mouth out of black Contact paper, then pressing them onto the outside of a clean, dry glass. A mason jar mug with a handle makes a perfect ghost shape.
In a blender, mix together the unsweetened almond milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, ice cubes and your liquid sweetener. Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth and frothy, then taste and add a little more sweetener if needed.
Pour the milkshake into the prepared glass, and add extra ice if you like.
Garnish with whipped cream (the stuff out of a can is fine, or you can make your own) and serve with a black paper straw.
Helpful Tips
Decorate the glass first. Contact paper sticks best to a dry, room-temperature glass. If you pour the cold shake in first, condensation forms and the eyes and mouth will slide around or peel off.
Chill everything. Cold almond milk and cream straight from the fridge give you a thicker shake that stays frosty longer. For an extra-thick Halloween milkshake, freeze some almond milk in an ice cube tray and use those instead of regular ice.
Don't over-blend. Blend just until the ice is fully crushed. Blending too long warms the shake up and can start to turn the heavy cream into butter.
Sweeten to taste. Sugar-free sweeteners vary a lot in strength. Start with a little less than the recipe says, taste, then add more. That way the shake never ends up with a bitter aftertaste.
Making a batch for a party? Blend one or two servings at a time so the blender isn't overfilled, and keep the decorated glasses lined up and ready to go.
Variations
- Dairy-free ghost milkshake. Swap the heavy cream for full-fat canned coconut milk (or coconut cream for an even richer shake), and top it with dairy-free coconut whipped cream. It's still creamy, with a gentle coconut flavor.
- Spiked ghost milkshake for adults. Add 1 to 1.5 ounces of vodka, white rum or bourbon to the blender. Plain spirits have no carbs, but skip the sweetened flavored vodkas and cream liqueurs, which are loaded with sugar. Keep the kids' glasses and the grown-up glasses clearly marked!
- Chocolate ghost shake. Blend in 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder and a little extra sweetener. If you love chocolate shakes, try my low carb chocolate peanut butter shake too.
- Pumpkin spice ghost. Add 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree and ¼ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice for a fall twist. The carbs go up slightly, so count them in.
- Protein shake. Add a scoop of low carb vanilla protein powder to turn it into a more filling snack.
Serving Ideas
This drink isn't just for kids, adults will love it too! Serve the ghost milkshakes at a Halloween party alongside a keto Halloween snack tray and some creepy Halloween witch fingers.
For a sweet treat after trick-or-treating, pair them with low carb Halloween cupcakes. Want more ideas for the blender? My roundup of low carb shakes and smoothies has plenty of flavors to try all year.
Storing & Freezing
This milkshake is best served right after blending, while it's cold and frothy. If you have some left over, cover it and keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. It will separate and thin out as the ice melts, so give it a quick blend with a couple of fresh ice cubes before serving. You can also decorate the glasses a day or two ahead of your party.
I don't recommend freezing the finished shake in the glass, since it freezes rock solid. Instead, pour any leftovers into an ice cube tray and freeze for up to a month. Blend those milkshake cubes with a splash of almond milk for a quick, thick shake another day.
More Low Carb Halloween Drinks
If you loved this spooky shake, here are a few more drinks for your Halloween party:
- Glitter Halloween Cocktail
- Low Carb Pumpkin Moscow Mule
- Low Carb Gin Apple Cocktail
- Low Carb Cake Batter Shake
- Low Carb Halloween Recipes
📖 Recipe
Low Carb Ghost Milkshake
Ingredients
Equipment
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the glass in advance: cut two eyes and an open mouth out of black Contact paper and press them onto the outside of a clean, dry glass (or draw the face with a black glass marker).
- Add the almond milk, heavy cream, sweetener, vanilla extract and ice cubes to a blender.
- Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds, until smooth and frothy. Taste and add a little more sweetener if needed.
- Pour into the prepared glass and add extra ice if desired.
- Top with whipped cream and serve right away with a black straw.
Nutrition
Notes
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Let us know how it was!Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.
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