Banana Milkshake Recipe
Banana Milkshake is a creamy, refreshing drink made with ripe bananas, milk, and a few simple ingredients blended until smooth. Naturally sweet and velvety, it’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a quick homemade dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Ripe bananas
- Cold milk
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
- Honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the ripe bananas and cut them into chunks.
- Add the bananas, cold milk, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup if using to a blender.
- Add the vanilla ice cream if you prefer a richer and creamier milkshake.
- Add a handful of ice cubes for a chilled, frosty texture.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed.
- Pour the milkshake into chilled glasses.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.
- Serve immediately while cold and creamy.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the sweetest flavor.
- Frozen banana slices make the milkshake thicker and colder.
- Blend in peanut butter, cocoa powder, or fresh berries for delicious variations.
- Add Greek yogurt or vanilla protein powder for extra protein.
- Use almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours and stir or blend before serving.
- Freezing the prepared milkshake is not recommended as the texture may change.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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