- 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.
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.
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)
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Equipment Needed
- Blender
- Tall glass
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
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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
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Pour in the milk, then add the honey and vanilla extract.
Tip: Always pour liquids near the blades to help create the vortex.
3
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Blend on high for about 30-45 seconds until completely smooth and frothy.
Tip: Aeration makes the drink lighter and silkier.
4
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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
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)