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    Banana Milkshake

    Published: Aug 18, 2022 by Sarah Brooks

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    This homemade banana milkshake with ice cream is easy and delicious. Make it with fresh or frozen banana for a creamy frosty treat that's ready in a flash.

    Two milkshakes with a straw in jars, with fresh bananas and jar of straws in background.
    Homemade banana milkshake.
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    There's nothing like a creamy, frosty milkshake on a hot day. This easy banana shake is simple to make and is full of banana flavor. Keep things classic with just banana or mix things up with your favorite flavor combinations, yum!

    Looking for more mouthwatering banana recipes? Why not try making my banana split, chunkey monkey ice cream or caramelized bananas. Delicious!

    Recipe tips and frequently asked questions

    Banana milkshake combinations

    Want to mix things up? Try one of these delicious flavor combinations:

    • Strawberry banana - add ½ cup of fresh or frozen strawberries
    • Peanut butter - add 2 tablespoons of smooth or crunchy peanut butter
    • Chocolate - add ½ tablespoon of cocoa powder or Nutella
    • Oreo - add three or four chopped-up Oreos
    • Coffee - add a shot of cooled expresso coffee

    Can I make this without a blender?

    You can but it will be harder to get a smooth consistency. If you don't have a blender you can use another machine such as a stick/immersion blender or food processor.

    If you don't have any of these machines try mashing the banana and ice cream in a bowl with a potato masher as much as you can, then add all the ingredients to a large jar or cocktails shaker (with the lid tightly on!) and shake until it's as smooth as possible. If using frozen bananas you will need to let them soften for several minutes first as they will be very hard to get smooth without a blender.

    Two milkshakes in mason jars with straws, whipped cream, banana chip crumbs and a cherry on top, with fresh bananas in the background.
    Simple banana milkshake.

    Can I make a healthy version?

    To make a healthy banana shake try replacing the milk with a low-fat alternative and the ice cream with greek yogurt. You may need to add some natural sweetener such as honey and I recommend a dash of vanilla essence to make it taste better.

    Can I make this vegan?

    Yes you can. To make a vegan version of this you can replace the milk and ice cream with your favorite plant-based milk and plant-based ice cream or yogurt.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients: milk, vanilla ice cream, fresh banana, ground nutmeg.

    Bananas: I used one fresh ripe banana in this milkshake, but you could also use frozen. The riper your banana is the sweeter your milkshake will be. Perfect for using up that one lonely overripe banana sitting in the fruit bowl!

    Vanilla ice cream: keep the flavors clean with store-bought or homemade vanilla ice cream, or mix things up with different ice cream flavors.

    Milk: I use full-fat milk for maximum flavor, but you could use your milk of choice.

    Nutmeg: banana and nutmeg is a classic flavor combination. You could replace it with cinnamon or leave it out if you prefer.

    Optional decorations:

    Whipped cream:  some whipped cream adds extra yum. Make your own or use ready-made.

    Maraschino cherry: are preserved, sweetened cherries. Available from supermarkets and specialty shops.

    Banana chips: a few ground banana chips add some fun and extra banana flavor to this milkshake. They are available from supermarkets and health food stores.

    How to make a banana milkshake

    See the full recipe card at the end of the post for ingredient amounts and instructions.

    Hot tip: put the glass in the freezer to chill first for about thirty minutes. This will help keep your milkshake frosty cold for longer, especially on a hot day!

    Optional: peel and slice the banana into coins. Put on a baking tray lined with baking paper and freeze for thirty minutes or until frozen. This will help give a lovely thick, creamy milkshake.

    Process shots: peeling and slicing banana into coins, putting sliced banana onto a try ot freeze, adding banana, adding ice cream.

    If using homemade whip cream, whip the cream until firm peaks form and transfer to a piping bag. Finely chop or blend the banana chips until they resemble coarse bread crumbs.

    Add the banana, ice cream, nutmeg and milk to a tall jug you can use an immersion/stick blender in. Blend until smooth and well mixed.

    Process shots: adding nutmeg, adding milk, blending until smooth.

    Pour into a chilled glass. Add a swirl of whipped cream on top, dust with banana chip crumbs and add the cherry on top. Finally add a straw and you're done!

    How to serve

    Two milkshakes in milkshake glasses, with straws, whipped cream, banana chip crumbs and a cherry on top, with fresh bananas in the background.
    Fresh banana milkshakes.

    Serve immediately with a straw to slurp up all that deliciousness!

    How to store

    This milkshake is best served immediately after making.  The bananas will turn brown over time.  Still tastes delicious, just looks a bit less pretty.

    Have you made this recipe? Tell me how it went in the comments below and tag me on instagram so I can see your delicious creations! @keep_calm_and_eat_icecream

    Looking for more yummy dessert recipes?

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    • Ice Cream Sundae
    • Banana Split
    • Banana Ice Cream
    • Caramelized Bananas
    • Easy Vanilla Ice Cream

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    Milkshake in a mason jar with a straw, whipped cream, banana chip crumbs and a cherry on top.

    Banana Milkshake

    Author: Sarah Brooks
    This homemade banana milkshake with ice cream is easy and delicious. Make it with fresh or frozen banana for a creamy frosty treat that's ready in a flash.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Dessert, Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 large serves (about 400mls each)
    Calories 466 kcal

    Equipment

    • Stick/immersion blender, blender or food processor.

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium bananas
    • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
    • 2 cups milk
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg or cinnamon

    Optional deccorations

    • ½ cup whipped cream
    • 5 or 6 banana chips
    • 2 maraschino cherries

    Instructions
     

    • Optional: peel and slice the bananas into coins. Put on a baking tray lined with baking paper and freeze for thirty minutes or until frozen. Put the glass in the freezer to chill.
    • If using homemade whip cream, whip the cream until firm peaks form and transfer to a piping bag. Finely chop or blend the chips until they resemble coarse bread crumbs.
    • Add the banana, ice cream, nutmeg and milk to a tall jug you can use an immerson/stick blender in.
    • Blend until smooth and well mixed.
    • Pour into chilled glasses. Top with whipped cream, banana chip crumbs and a cherries. Add straws and you're done!

    Notes

    I recommend pre-chilling your milkshake glasses to help it stay frosty for longer.
    Slicing the bananas into coins and freezing for about thirty minutes will help give you a colder, thicker, creamier milkshake.   

    Nutrition

    Calories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 12gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 974mgFiber: 4gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 859IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 410mgIron: 0.5mg

    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Nutritional information is an estimate based on an online database. The nutritional content of ingredients may vary by brand. If you require accurate nutritional information, you should calculate this based on the specific brands and products you are using.

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