A creamy and perfectly sweet milkshake that’s made with only 5 ingredients. Learn how to make a banana milkshake with this 3-minute recipe!
Homemade Banana Milkshake
Banana milkshake is a sweet ice cream-based drink flavored with banana. The trick to getting the perfect banana flavor is to use the right combination of ingredients.
This recipe uses fresh banana and banana powder, which creates a naturally delicious banana flavor. It also uses the perfect proportion of milk and ice cream so that the drink is pourable, but thick.
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Recipe Highlights
- This delicious banana milkshake is made of milk, vanilla extract, banana powder, vanilla ice cream, and fresh banana.
- Vanilla ice cream is already sweet, so there’s no need to add a sweetener.
- The recipe makes 16 ounces (2 cups) of banana milkshake.
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Ingredient Notes
- Milk: Whole milk will give the best consistency, but you can use any type of milk, including plant-based versions.
- Vanilla ice cream: Vanilla ice cream or gelato will both work.
- Banana: Use a fresh banana to ensure the milkshake is drinkable. A frozen banana will make it too thick.
- Banana powder: Look for a banana powder made of nothing but dehydrated bananas.
- Vanilla extract: A high-quality vanilla extract will balance the banana flavor.
For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Variations
Nut butter: Banana and nut butter is a classic combination. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of your favorite nut butter, like peanut butter or almond butter.
Coffee: Give your milkshake a tasty twist by using cold brew coffee instead of milk. Hot brewed coffee that’s been chilled also works.
Cocoa powder: Chocolate is so delicious with banana. Use 1 or 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder per milkshake.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Load milk and vanilla extract in the blender.
Starting with liquids will ensure a smooth and efficient blend.
Step 2: Add banana powder, bananas, and vanilla ice cream.
The heaviest ingredient should go in last.
Step 3: Start the blender on low speed. Then quickly increase to high until completely blended.
Step 4: Pour milkshake into a glass. Serve immediately.
Add banana slices as an optional garnish.
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Expert Tips
- Avoid using ice cream right out of the freezer because it will be too hard to scoop. Instead, wait a few minutes to let it soften after you take it out.
- Load the ingredients from lightest to heaviest, starting with the milk and ending the banana. This will ensure a smooth blend by preventing air pockets.
- For a thinner milkshake, add a splash of milk and blend for 10 seconds.
- Add extra ice cream to make the drink thicker.
- Milkshakes are best enjoyed immediately. If you store it in the fridge, it will melt and lose its thick consistency.
Questions You May Have
This banana milkshake is made milk, vanilla extract, banana powder, vanilla ice cream, and fresh banana.
The perfect formula for a 16-ounce milkshake is 2 ½ cups ice cream for every ¾ of milk.
It’s not a good idea to add ice to milkshakes because it will dilute the flavor. If you want to make the milkshake thicker, add extra ice cream instead.
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Banana Milkshake
INGREDIENTS
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon banana powder
- 1 ½ cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 banana (sliced)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add milk, vanilla extract, banana powder, vanilla ice cream, and banana to a blender. Put on the lid and secure.Load the ingredients from lightest to heaviest.
- Blend until combined.Turn on the blender on LOW speed for 10 seconds. Quickly increase the speed to HIGH for 30 seconds.
- Pour milkshake into a glass. Drink immediately.
EQUIPMENT
NOTES
- Avoid using ice cream right out of the freezer because it will be too hard to scoop. Instead, wait a few minutes to let it soften after you take it out.
- Load the ingredients from lightest to heaviest, starting with the milk and ending with the banana. This will ensure a smooth blend.
- For a thinner milkshake, add a splash of milk and blend for 10 seconds.
- Add extra ice cream to make the drink thicker.
- Milkshakes are best enjoyed immediately. If you store it in the fridge, it will melt and lose its thick consistency.
- After testing, the perfect milkshake formula was found to be 2 ½ cups ice cream for every ¾ cup of milk.