Classic Creamy Banana Milkshake

The secret to a perfect banana shake is temperature and texture. If you just blend room-temp ingredients, you get a runny drink. The pro move is using frozen bananas, which provide an ice-cream-like creaminess through ice crystals without watering down the flavor like plain ice cubes would.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender
  • Tall glass

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Break the bananas into the blender. (If using frozen, let them sit for 5 minutes so the blades can catch them easily).

Tip: Frozen banana fibers are broken down by ice crystals, creating a creamier emulsion when blended.
2

Pour in the milk, then add the honey and vanilla extract.

Tip: Always pour liquids near the blades to help create the vortex.
3

Blend on high for about 30-45 seconds until completely smooth and frothy.

Tip: Aeration makes the drink lighter and silkier.
4

Pour into glasses, garnish with a banana slice, and serve immediately.

Tip: Gravity will separate the foam from the liquid fairly quickly, so it's best fresh.

Recipe FAQ

It's too thin.
Use less milk or add more frozen banana.
The top is turning brown.
Bananas oxidize quickly. Drink immediately, or add a drop of lemon juice to prevent browning.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Bananas (frozen preferred)
  • 1 1/4 cups Cold Milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 4-6 cubes Ice (only if bananas aren't frozen)