Best Banana Milkshake Recipe
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Best Banana Milkshake Recipe
Description
The Best Banana Milkshake Recipe uses ripe bananas frozen briefly to thicken the shake naturally. Blending these with vanilla ice cream, milk, and a pinch of ground cinnamon produces a creamy and mildly spiced milkshake. The cinnamon adds a gentle warmth without overpowering the banana's natural sweetness. It is blended just until smooth, ensuring the shake retains a pleasant texture without becoming too watery.
The milkshake is served immediately to maintain its cold, creamy consistency, often topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for added appeal. Freezing the bananas ahead of time improves creaminess by reducing dilution from ice.
Options include substituting vanilla ice cream with chocolate ice cream or adding cocoa powder for a chocolate variation, or including strawberries for a fruity twist. For lighter versions, frozen yogurt or just milk with frozen bananas can be used. Using dairy-free milk and ice cream substitutes is also possible for dietary preferences.
Chilling glasses before serving can help keep the milkshake cold longer if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 banana peeled and cut into pieces
- 1 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup milk whole
- 1/2 tsp 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
- Freeze bananas for at least 20 minutes before blending to enhance creaminess.
- Top with whipped cream and cinnamon immediately after blending for best presentation.
- To make chocolate or strawberry variations, swap ice cream or add cocoa/fruit as desired.
- Chilling serving glasses keeps the milkshake cooler longer.
- Dairy-free alternatives can be used for milk and ice cream if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 713mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 593IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 213mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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