Banana Milkshake

Cool off this summer with a thick and creamy banana milkshake that’s ready in minutes. It’s packed full of flavor and a hit with anyone that tries it. Make it today!

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Cold, creamy banana milkshakes are delicious any day! This is an easy five-minute dessert that is the best way to cool off when it’s hot. We love to make milkshakes, especially during the summer. The kids love them and they’re so easy to whip up after dinner for a special treat. This banana milkshake is always a hit when we make it!

Why You’ll Love this Banana Milkshake Recipe

• We’re keeping this homemade banana milkshake simple with just a few ingredients.
• For the topping, use some hot fudge, whipped cream, and, of course, a cherry on top! Just like you get at a classic soda shop.
• Keep the ingredients stocked all summer because once you make a banana milkshake, you’ll want to treat yourself again!

Ingredients for a Banana Milkshake

• Vanilla ice cream -For milkshakes I think it’s best to use a premium ice cream because the flavor and texture is so much better.
• Milk – Any milk will work like whole milk, 2%, even skim milk. It just depends on how rich you want your shake.
• Vanilla extract – This adds depth of flavor to your milkshake and also brings out the banana flavor really well!
• Banana – For two shakes, I use two medium-sized bananas or one large one.

How to Make a Banana Milkshake

Place the ice cream, banana, vanilla, and milk in a blender.

Blend the mixture until smooth or to your desired consistency.

Pour into serving glasses and enjoy!

Topping Ideas for Banana Milkshakes

You can serve this banana milkshake as is, but it’s fun to dress it up with some toppings too. Here are some ideas to try:

• Add a dollop of whipped cream is the classic option for every good milkshake.
• Drizzle hot fudge sauce over the top. You can also do other sauces like caramel sauce or fruit sauces like strawberry or blueberry sauce.
• Stick a wafer cookie in the whipped cream for garnish. Or, you can garnish with other cookies like vanilla wafers, small chocolate chip cookies, or graham crackers.
• Don’t forget the cherry on top! And sprinkles are never a bad idea.

Can I freeze leftover milkshake?

You can absolutely freeze any leftover milkshake! Just pour into a freezer safe container and store for 1-2 weeks. When you’re ready to drink, pull it out of the freezer and allow to thaw slightly. You can also pop it back into the blender with splash of milk!

Summer will be a whole cooler and sweeter with homemade banana milkshakes! Pick up the ingredient this week and surprise your friends and family — I know everyone will love them.

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

 

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Banana Milkshake Recipe

Creamy, thick Banana Milkshake that's ready in 5 minutes!

Prep:5 minutes mins

Total:5 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 ½ cups vanilla ice cream
• ▢ ½ cup Milk
• ▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 2 medium-sized bananas (1 large banana)

Topping

• ▢ hot fudge
• ▢ maraschino cherry
• ▢ whipped cream
• ▢ wafer sticks

Instructions

• In a blender, add the ice cream, banana, vanilla, and milk.
• Blend until smooth or to your desired consistency.
• Serve in a tall glass or drinking glass. Top with whipped cream. Drizzle hot fudge. Add a cherry, wafer and sliced bananas.

Tips

TOPPING IDEAS

• Add a dollop of whipped cream.
• Drizzle hot fudge sauce over the top. You can also do other sauces like caramel sauce or fruit sauces like strawberry or blueberry sauce.
• Stick a wafer cookie in the whipped cream for garnish. Or, you can garnish with other cookies like vanilla wafers, small chocolate chip cookies, or graham crackers.
• Don’t forget the cherry on top!

MORE BANANA MILKSHAKE FLAVORS
Chocolate Banana Milkshake: Swap the vanilla ice cream for chocolate and blend with the vanilla, banana, and milk. Add hot fudge as a topping.

Strawberry Banana: Use strawberry ice cream instead of vanilla and garnish with some whipped cream, strawberry sauce, and graham crackers. Top it off with a fresh strawberry for the finish.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 500kcal (25%), Carbohydrates: 72g (24%), Protein: 9g (18%), Fat: 20g (31%), Saturated Fat: 13g (81%), Cholesterol: 81mg (27%), Sodium: 169mg (7%), Potassium: 866mg (25%), Fiber: 4g (17%), Sugar: 55g (61%), Vitamin A: 938IU (19%), Vitamin C: 11mg (13%), Calcium: 307mg (31%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

More Banana Milkshake Flavors

This is an easy recipe to adapt to create new milkshake flavors. Here’s some tasty variations you can try out:

• Chocolate Banana Milkshake: Swap the vanilla ice cream for chocolate and blend with the vanilla, banana, and milk. Add hot fudge as a topping.
• Strawberry Banana: Use strawberry ice cream instead of vanilla and garnish with some whipped cream, strawberry sauce, and graham crackers. Top it off with a fresh strawberry for the finish.
• Peanut butter banana milkshake: Grab your favorite kind of peanut butter and mix it into this milkshake! Drizzle the top of the whipped cream with some extra melted peanut butter too.
• Create your own: Pick any fruit-flavored ice cream, or even something like cookies and cream, and make your own special banana shake!

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