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This is the best banana milkshake recipe – quick and easy, yields smooth and creamy results, ready in 3 minutes, with ripe bananas, milk, and vanilla ice cream.
I love enjoying delicious creamy drinks any time of the year and a banana milkshake can be enjoyed any time of the year (lucky me!). This wonderfully smooth and creamy recipe is perfect for all your banana shake desires! Plus, all you need is a few ingredients, a blender, and about three minutes to whip up the ultimate simple banana milkshake.
Table of Contents
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Ingredients
- Banana: I like to use ripe to overripe bananas, so they’re soft, creamy, and sweeter, too! You can also use frozen sliced banana if preferred.
- Vanilla ice cream: Choose your favorite, though I recommend a high-quality vanilla bean ice cream with vanilla specks in it.
- Milk: Use the milk of your choice—dairy or even dairy-free (almond milk, coconut milk, etc). For the best results, use whole milk or at least 2%+. Avoid skimmed milk.
- Vanilla: Vanilla extract is a great addition for instant dessert vibes.
- Cinnamon (optional): A few sprinkles of cinnamon to bring warmth and extra flavor.
- To garnish (optional): I love serving this banana milkshake topped with whipped cream and dried banana chips. Omit or choose your favorite toppings.
How to make a banana milkshake
This recipe couldn’t be simpler. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. I like to add first the bananas, then the milk, vanilla, and cinnamon, and finally the ice cream. Once blended to your desired consistency, give the banana shake a taste and adjust any of the ingredients if needed.
For a frosty, thicker, creamier milkshake recipe, I recommend using frozen banana for the shake. Freezing them in slices is easiest for your blender.
Finally, pour the banana milkshake into your choice of glasses or mason jars, top with your favorite toppings, and enjoy! I recommend drinking it as soon as it’s ready for the best flavor. However, it can be stored in the fridge for several hours if needed.
More tasty banana recipes
If you try this milkshake recipe, let me know how it goes in the comments below. I’d appreciate a recipe card rating and would love to see your recipe recreations – tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie!
Easy 3-Minute Banana Milkshake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 bananas ripe, small
- 2 cups milk
- 6 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon powder optional
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender – first the bananas, then the milk, vanilla, and cinnamon, and finally the ice cream.
- Blend until smooth and creamy or to your desired consistency. Taste test and adjust any of the ingredients if needed.
- Pour into glasses, optionally top with whipped cream, dried banana chips, or your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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