Banana Milkshake
Ripe banana blended with cold milk, vanilla ice cream and a pinch of cinnamon. Two servings in 3 minutes.
The Method for Banana Milkshake
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Blend the bananas, milk and vanilla for 30 seconds until smooth.
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Add the ice cream and pulse for 10 seconds, just until combined.
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Pour into two tall glasses, dust with the cinnamon and serve at once.
Things to Watch For
- Chill the milk and glasses for a thicker shake.
- Pulse the ice cream in last to keep it thick.
- Use less milk for a thicker drink.
The Short Version
The milk should be very cold, nearly icy. A milkshake made with room-temperature milk melts the ice cream at once and ends up thin and warm, which is a poor drink on a hot day.
Put the milk in the freezer for 15 minutes before blending, or use a glass that has been chilled in the freezer.
Use ripe bananas with brown freckles. They are sweeter and blend smoother than green-tipped ones, and they give the drink its flavour. Do not add extra sugar; the ice cream supplies plenty.
Blend the milk and banana first, then add the ice cream and pulse for 10 seconds. Too long and the shake turns to soup. Serve straight away in tall glasses, with a straw. A milkshake is a treat, and this one is made with ingredients that are usually in the house. For a thicker drink, freeze the banana first, and add the milk gradually until the blender turns freely.
What to Serve It With
Biscuits · Cake · Pancakes
Keeping Banana Milkshake
Best drunk straight away.
Common Questions
How long does Banana Milkshake take to make?
About 3 minutes in total — 3 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 2.
What are the key tips for making Banana Milkshake?
Chill the milk and glasses for a thicker shake. Pulse the ice cream in last to keep it thick. Use less milk for a thicker drink.
What should I serve with Banana Milkshake?
Biscuits; Cake; Pancakes.
Is Banana Milkshake suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Banana Milkshake?
About 458 kcal per serving, with 12 g protein, 62 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Banana Milkshake Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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