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    The Best Ever Banana Milkshake

    Published: Aug 10, 2018 · Modified: Feb 3, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Your search for the best banana milkshake ends right here. This delicious and creamy banana milkshake recipe is a keeper and is perfect for any day of the year!

    Your search for the best banana milkshake ends right here. This delicious and creamy banana milkshake recipe is a keeper and is perfect for any day of the year!

    This summer, we have focused on so many different milkshake recipes and have tried so many recipes and are happy to deliver the best to you. From cookies and cream milkshake to mango milkshake and healthy strawberry milkshake, we've got you covered! And today, I'm going to show you how to make banana milkshake with ice cream that's so creamy and delicious. 

    Table Of Contents:
    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to make banana milkshake
    • Flavor variations
    • Tips to make the best banana milkshake
    • Frequently asked questions
    • More milkshake recipes
    • Step-by-Step Recipe

    Why you'll love this recipe

    This easy and creamy banana shake is totally a favorite of our family because:

    • It's a great way to use up all the bananas we have.
    • It's simple and is ready in less than a minute.
    • This milkshake recipe is very versatile. We love having banana milkshake with additional ingredients, more about that below.

    I love having different options to make milkshakes especially when it's hot. You never know which flavor you would be craving on that particular day, all you need to do is to have some ice cream and different fruit in your fridge!

    Ingredients

    banana milkshake ingredients are bananas ice cream and milk

    For this milkshake recipe, you need the following ingredients:

    • Vanilla ice cream: My favorite is vanilla bean ice cream. It goes perfectly with the bananas. 
    • Ripe bananas: You'll want bananas that are ripe but not brown. Read more about bananas and how to keep them on The Kitchn. 
    • Dash of cinnamon: Banana and cinnamon is a great flavor combination. 
    • Whole milk: Whole milk makes the milkshake very creamy. You can use 2% but I don't recommend 1% or skim milk. 

    How to make banana milkshake

    There is a small extra step to make this milkshake and that is to cut up the bananas and freeze them. This would make the milkshake extra creamy. Once the bananas are frozen for about 20 minutes, simply place all the ingredients in a blender and blend for some seconds until fully incorporated. Serve in cold glasses with some whipped cream and enjoy.

    Flavor variations

    Once you have a good milkshake recipe, you can have different milkshake flavors. You can take this milkshake recipe with ice cream and turn it up a notch by adding a few ingredients such as:

    • Strawberries for a delicious and fresh strawberry banana milkshake.
    • All spice for a tasty flavor addition.
    • Peanut butter because who can ever say no to a creamy peanut butter banana milkshake?
    • Cocoa powder because chocolate banana milkshake is always a favorite.
    For healthy banana milkshake use non fat milk and frozen yogurt

    This particular milkshake flavor is one of our favorites and it's probably the most common milkshake flavor on the other side of the world. I remember there was this shop in Tehran that had these super creamy milkshakes with bananas and lots of ice cream.

    The milkshakes were so thick that when he made them, he would lift the jar so high and pour the milkshake into glasses without a drop out of the glass because they were exceptionally consistent and smooth!

    banana shake is easy and very tasty.

    Tips to make the best banana milkshake

    • Use the right bananas - they should be ripe, maybe with a few brown spots but not soft and mushy.
    • Freeze the fruit - freezing fruits like banana before making the milkshake will result in a creamier milkshake. This step is totally optional but it helps with the consistency.
    • Serve immediately - Serve this creamy milkshake as soon as it's ready as it will lose it's texture if it sits for long.

    Frequently asked questions

    How can I make healthy banana milkshake?

    If you would like to make a healthy banana milkshake, substitute vanilla ice cream with vanilla frozen yogurt or simply leave it out and use only frozen bananas and milk.

    How can I keep the milkshake cold for longer?

    Put the glasses in the freezer for a few minutes and then divide the milkshake between them. Super cold glasses keep the milkshake creamy for longer. 

    How can I make dairy-free banana milkshake?

    Use dairy-free milk such as almond, oat or cashew. You can also use dairy-free ice cream.

    More milkshake recipes

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    • Best Ever Coffee Milkshake
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    Step-by-Step Recipe

    Best Banana Milkshake Recipe

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Your search for the best banana milkshake ends right here. This delicious and creamy banana milkshake recipe is a keeper and is perfect for any day of the year!
    4.67 from 92 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Dessert, Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 348 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 bananas peeled and cut into pieces
    • 1 ½ cup vanilla ice cream
    • ½ cup whole milk
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    • Place the bananas on a plate and freeze for 20 minutes.
    • Place the bananas in the blender. 
    • Add in ice cream and whole milk. Sprinkle the ground cinnamon. 
    • blend for 12 to 18 seconds until all is mixed. 
    • Serve immediately with whipped cream and cinnamon. 

    Notes

    • Freezing the bananas beforehand would make this milkshake creamier. 
    • You can make this recipe with chocolate ice cream or add cocoa powder for chocolate banana milkshake. 
    • Add some strawberries for strawberry banana milkshake. 
    • For a healthier version, use vanilla frozen yogurt or just use frozen bananas and milk. 
    • You can use dairy free milk and ice cream. 
    • Put the glasses in the freezer 20 minutes before serving, this way the milkshake stays cold for longer. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 713mgFiber: 4gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 593IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 0.4mg
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    1. Camila

      October 20, 2022 at 11:11 pm

      5 stars
      This milkshake became my family's new favorite. Absolutely delicious and easy to make! A keeper! Thank you so so much!

      Reply
    2. Brandy

      October 20, 2022 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      I love banana treats and this milkshake was right up my alley! I see myself enjoying these often!

      Reply
    3. Janessa

      June 29, 2022 at 7:26 am

      5 stars
      So creamy and delicious! I love the touch of cinnamon.

      Reply
    4. Toni

      June 29, 2022 at 7:07 am

      5 stars
      This milkshake quickly became my kid's favorite!! It is so delicious!

      Reply
    5. Michelle

      June 29, 2022 at 7:06 am

      5 stars
      Truly the best ever banana shake! I make it every morning!

      Reply
    6. Mari

      June 29, 2022 at 7:02 am

      5 stars
      Amazing, just 4 ingredients for such delicious milkshake. The simplest the better. By the way, milkshakes are one of my fav “lunch” recipes in busy days, I’ll just throw a few ingredients into the blender and bam! Got my quick lunch ready 🤭

      Reply
    7. Dannii

      June 29, 2022 at 6:16 am

      5 stars
      Banana milkshake is always a favourite in my house. A great way for the kids to cool down.

      Reply
    8. Maggie

      March 20, 2022 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      So happy to have found this! The original is perfect, but I have made a couple of alterations and use them from time to time. Rather than ice cream I've used vanilla frozen yogurt, and sometimes I'll use pumpkin pie spice in lieu of cinnamon. I have also added graham crackers to the mix as well.

      Reply
    9. Jacqueline Meldrum

      March 11, 2022 at 1:44 am

      5 stars
      Oh my! I started drooling after the first photo. You have me hooked.

      Reply
    10. Tara

      March 10, 2022 at 11:12 pm

      5 stars
      Love how few ingredients are in this. So simple! The cinnamon really made the flavor so much more robust.

      Reply
    11. Shashi at Savory Spin

      March 10, 2022 at 10:43 pm

      5 stars
      I love summer cos I get to enjoy glorious shakes like this one! Delicious!

      Reply
    12. Heather Johnson

      March 10, 2022 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      so good! i like banana flavor - but not the texture so this is great! i loved it!

      Reply
    13. rebecca

      March 10, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a great way to use up extra bananas, and with your suggestion of peanut butter, it was super creamy and delicious

      Reply
    14. Renata

      January 05, 2022 at 7:19 am

      5 stars
      Made this for breakfast today. Quick and easy. Most of all...super yummy.

      Reply
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