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Making a banana milkshake is incredibly simple with just a few ingredients, and it's absolutely delicious. You'll be done in just a few minutes, making it an irresistible drink. The only decision left is whether or not to add milk.
Ingredients
Traditional Banana Milkshake
- 1-2 frozen bananas
- 1 cup of ice
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 2.5 teaspoons of sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
- 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract (optional)
- 4-6 crushed almonds (optional)
- Add any extra flavors you like (mango, pineapple, spinach, kale, blueberries, etc.)
Banana Milkshake without Milk
- 1-2 frozen bananas (preferably frozen)
- 1 cup of ice
- 3/4 cup of orange juice or soy milk/almond milk
- Sugar or honey (adjust to your taste)
- Optional flavors such as mango, pineapple, spinach, kale, blueberries... Oats, quinoa, almonds, and peanut butter can be added as thickeners.
Steps
Traditional Milkshake
Place 1 or 2 sliced bananas in the blender. It's best to use frozen bananas. Ripe bananas are ideal. Freezing the bananas eliminates the need for too much ice.
Add ½ cup of milk and 1 cup of ice to the blender. If the ice is already crushed, the blender will operate more smoothly and the process will be faster.
- Which milk to use? The choice is yours. If you're looking to control calories, opt for non-fat milk, soy milk, or almond milk. For a richer flavor, choose 2% milk or coconut milk.
Add 1 scoop of ice cream. This is where you can get creative. Vanilla ice cream is a popular choice and will enhance the flavor of the banana, but there are plenty of other options. If you want a mix of flavors in your milkshake, go ahead and experiment. What flavor are you craving?
- Try flavors like peanut butter, chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, strawberry, coconut, mango, or coffee. If you prefer the strong taste of banana, add more banana.
Add 4-6 crushed almonds. This is to enhance the flavor and improve the texture of the milkshake, but it’s optional. If you don't have almonds but want to add something extra to your milkshake, you can use ½ cup of oats, quinoa, or peanut butter.
- If you like almonds, feel free to add more!
- If desired, add vanilla extract to give your milkshake a natural vanilla flavor.
Blend the ingredients until smooth. If the ice sinks to the bottom of the blender, stop and stir with a spoon between blending sessions. If you don't need to stop too much, the blending process should take around 1 or 2 minutes.
Add sugar to taste. Finally, it's time to taste your milkshake. Scoop a spoonful and taste to determine how much sugar you want. You can substitute honey for a more natural sweetener or opt for a sugar-free version. 1 or 2 teaspoons of sugar should be enough.
Pour the milk into a chilled glass. Using a cold glass will help keep the milkshake cooler and thicker for longer. If there's any leftover, store it in the fridge or freezer to enjoy whenever you crave it.
Enjoy! This recipe makes 2 servings. Next time, try customizing it your way – bananas go well with many flavors and serve as a base for creating unique combinations.
- If you want, you can garnish with a cherry, whipped cream, chocolate chips, or crushed almonds.
Banana Milkshake Without Milk
Place 1 or 2 ripe sliced bananas in the blender. Choose frozen bananas for a colder and thicker milkshake.
Add 1 cup of ice and your choice of liquid. Crushed ice works better for the blender. For the liquid, you can choose from the following options:
- Milk alternatives like soy milk, almond milk, or coconut milk. Traditional milkshakes go well with chocolate, peanut butter, and other sweeter ingredients for a richer nutty flavor.
- Fruit juices such as orange, apple, or pineapple juice pair wonderfully with other fruits like blueberries, mango, kale, or spinach.
Add sugar and other flavors you'd like to try. Bananas are sweet enough on their own, so there's no need for additional sugar. If you're using fruit juice or coconut milk, the mixture might already be sweet enough. But feel free to experiment and see how it tastes.
- For traditional flavors, you can use the ingredients mentioned earlier, but the amounts depend on your preferences. If you go for fruity, veggie, chocolate, or nutty flavors, it will create a perfect combination. Use about ½ cup of each ingredient based on how strong you want the flavor to be.
Start blending. Blend everything well! This will take about 1 or 2 minutes. You may need to blend once or twice before finishing to ensure the ice is smoothly blended. Adjust the consistency by adding more liquid or fruit.
Pour the milkshake into a glass and enjoy. This recipe makes 2 servings. If you have leftovers, pour it into a glass and chill it for later.
- Top with a straw and whipped cream, a cherry, chocolate chips, nuts, or sliced fruit.
Tips
- You don't have to use bananas; other fruits work just as well.
- All you need are bananas and ice.
- Make sure to blend the bananas thoroughly unless you prefer chunks of banana in your shake.
- Add protein powder or flaxseeds for a nutritional boost, or use honey for a natural and healthy sweetener.
- Don't forget to wash your hands before making your milkshake!
Warning
- Never put a spoon or any other object into the blender while it's running.
Things You’ll Need
- Blender
- Glass
- Spoon
