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    Home » Beverages, Syrups, Sauces & Condiments » Banana Shake

    Banana Shake

    First Published: May 25, 2021 · Modified: Mar 19, 2022 by Sandra · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases with no additional cost to you.

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    This thick and creamy banana shake is delicious with or without ice cream. The bananas make it extra thick. To make a dairy free vegan version add extra banana and omit the ice cream altogether. Substitute the milk for coconut milk. Creamy and delicious!
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    Two banana shakes in tall glasses with red and white straws with text overlay "Easy & Delicious Banana Shake"
    Two banana shakes in tall glasses with red and white straws

    This refreshing banana shake is just what you need for breakfast this morning or lunch this afternoon or dinner this evening for that matter! It's super good, and thick and creamy, thanks in large part to the banana.

    In fact, you don't even need ice cream for this one. Did you know that banana makes a great dairy free, vegan substitute for ice cream? It does! (source) We do use ice cream here, but you certainly don't have to if you are looking for a shake that doesn't use ice cream. Simply add extra banana and substitute coconut milk for a dairy free, vegan version of this delicious, easy banana milkshake.

    For another dairy-free vegan shake, check out our yummy chocolate protein shake. We also have a delicious coconut shake, butterscotch shake (with homemade butterscotch sauce!), and peanut butter shake that you may want to try next!

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    • ✨ Why This Recipe Works
    • 🍌 Ingredients
    • 📝 Instructions
    • 🥣Equipment
    • 💡 Variations
    • 🥤 More Delicious Shake and Smoothie Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ✨ Why This Recipe Works

    • It takes less than 15 minutes to make!
    • You can make it vegan if you'd like.
    • It's super delicious! If you love bananas, you will love this milkshake!
    • It's thick and creamy!
    • It's super simple to make.
    • It's refreshing!

    🍌 Ingredients

    Banana shake ingredients

    The bananas get the same treatment as in our watermelon banana smoothie. They're mixed with brown sugar and slightly heated in the microwave until the bananas are caramelized. This step brings out the flavor in the bananas. This is an optional step that you can omit, but it does make for a more flavorful shake!

    • ¼ cup milk. Substitute coconut milk for a dairy free vegan banana shake.
    • 2 cups vanilla ice cream. You can substitute frozen yogurt or a small frozen sliced banana for a dairy free vegan version. To freeze the bananas, slice them up, spread a sheet of wax paper on a baking sheet, spread the banana slices out on the wax paper and place them in the freezer until frozen. Remove them from the baking sheet and place them in a freezer bag or airtight, freezer-safe container. They will keep in your freezer for 3-4 months.
    • 1 cup sliced banana. One small-medium banana will give you about one cup of sliced banana. For flavor, be sure to use a ripe banana. It doesn't need to be frozen.
    • 2 teaspoons brown sugar. The brown sugar brings out the flavor in the banana. I recommend including it, but you can omit it if you like.
    • Whipped cream. Optional. For garnish. Substitute vegan whipped cream, if desired.
    • Ground cinnamon. Optional. For garnish and flavor.

    📝 Instructions

    Sliced bananas and brown sugar in a glass bowl
    Step 1. Add sliced banana to a small bowl. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top and microwave on high for about 20-30 seconds.
    Heated sliced banana and brown sugar in a glass bowl
    Step 2. Stir the brown sugar and banana and set aside to cool.
    Overhead view of ingredients in a blender
    Step 3. In a large blender, add all ingredients in this order: milk, ice cream, and banana.
    Blended ingredients in a blender
    Step 4. Blend until smooth and creamy.

    Step 5. Pour into a chilled glass and top with whipped cream and ground cinnamon if desired.

    Click here to learn how to make this banana milkshake in a visual story.

    🥣Equipment

    • Small bowl.
    • Blender.
    Banana shake spilling off of spoon into a tall glass
    Look how thick and creamy this banana milkshake is!

    💡 Variations

    • Banana protein shake. Add a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter or protein powder for a high protein version.
    • Chocolate banana milkshake. Add a couple of tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder.
    • Banana smoothie. Substitute plain or vanilla Greek yogurt for the ice cream.

    🥤 More Delicious Shake and Smoothie Recipes

    More delicious milkshakes and smoothies to make and enjoy!

    • Mocha shake in two glass glasses with straws and coffee beans on a white marble counter
      Chocolate Protein Shake
    • Butterscotch milkshake in a tall glass with whipped cream and a red and white straw
      Butterscotch Shake
    • Coconut shake topped with whipped cream, toasted coconut, and a maraschino cherry in a tall glass with a red and white straw
      Coconut Shake
    • Banana smoothie bowl topped with chopped peanuts, fresh blueberries, chocolate shavings, and a line of ground cinnamon in a white bowl with a spoon.
      Banana Smoothie Bowl
    Spoon in a shake in a tall glass

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    📖 Recipe

    Two banana shakes in tall glasses with red and white straws

    Banana Shake

    Heavenly Home Cooking
    This thick and creamy banana shake is delicious with or without ice cream. The bananas make it extra thick. To make a dairy free vegan version add extra banana and omit the ice cream altogether. Substitute the milk for coconut milk. Creamy and delicious!
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Total Time 12 mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 748 kcal

    Equipment

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    Small bowl
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • ¼ cup milk Substitute coconut milk for a dairy free vegan version.
    • 2 cups vanilla ice cream You can substitute frozen yogurt or a small frozen sliced banana for a dairy free vegan version.
    • 1 cup sliced banana One small-medium banana will give you about one cup of sliced banana. It doesn't need to be frozen.
    • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
    • whipped cream Optional.
    • ground cinnamon Optional.

    Instructions
     

    • Add sliced banana to a small bowl. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top and microwave on high for about 20-30 seconds.
    • Stir the brown sugar and banana and set aside to cool.
    • In a large blender, add all ingredients in this order: milk, ice cream, and banana.
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.
    • Pour into a chilled glass and top with whipped cream and ground cinnamon if desired.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 748kcal (37%)Carbohydrates: 107g (36%)Protein: 13g (26%)Fat: 32g (49%)Saturated Fat: 19g (119%)Cholesterol: 122mg (41%)Sodium: 241mg (10%)Potassium: 1154mg (33%)Fiber: 6g (25%)Sugar: 85g (94%)Vitamin A: 1306IU (26%)Vitamin C: 15mg (18%)Calcium: 421mg (42%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

    Nutritional information provided is for one serving and is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

    Total Servings 1 serving
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