Creamy banana milkshake is a delicious smoothie kind of drink made with ripe bananas, milk and sugar. This banana milkshake is made using frozen bananas, which gives a thick and smooth texture without adding ice cream. This recipe is packed with full of banana flavor using just 3 ingredients. Serve this banana milkshake for breakfast, evening snack and is loved by both kids and adults.
Creamy Banana Milkshake
This has become my all time favourite milkshake and a family favourite too. I have become quite famous for this milkshakes. It is so frothy and so creamy without ice cream. The trick is to use frozen bananas.
Whenever I see ripe bananas I slice them and put it in a freezer bag and freeze them, so I can use them whenever need. I make my delicious nutella banana ice cream using these frozen bananas.
About Creamy Banana Milkshake
Banana milkshake is a thick and creamy, delicious drink made with ripe bananas, milk and sweetener. This banana milkshake uses frozen bananas instead of fresh ones, which makes the milkshake naturally thick, smooth and creamy without using ice cream.
Generally fruit milkshakes are made with fruit, milk, sweetener and ice cream. But if you want a light and healthier version, use frozen fruits instead. These frozen fruits make the milkshake rich and creamy without adding ice cream. You can even skip the sugar if your fruits are sweet enough. Check my banana smoothie.
There are many ways you can customize this banana milkshake to suit your taste. You can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup for a richer milkshake or blend banana along with blueberry to making this blueberry banana smoothie.
This banana milkshake is a perfect choice for breakfast, an evening snack or a refreshing drink on hot summer days. It is filling, naturally sweet and you can also top it with whipped cream, ice cream, chopped nuts for extra flavour.
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Ingredients
- Banana : Use ripe bananas for the best flavour and natural sweetness. Frozen bananas work best for this recipe as they make the milkshake thick, creamy and chilled without ice.
- Sweetener : Add sugar or honey according to the sweetness of the bananas. You can also skip the sweetener if the bananas are sweet enough.
- Milk : Use chilled full-fat milk for a rich and creamy milkshake. You can also use almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, cashew milk or coconut milk for a dairy free version.
Step by Step Pictures
1)for this recipe, I am using ripe plantain banana.
2)peel off the banana peel and take them in a cutting board.
3)Slice banana into rounds.
4)Take the sliced bananas in a ziploc bag, lay them flat.
5)Place them into the freezer and freeze them solid for few hours.
6)At the time of making smoothie. Take frozen banana in a blender jar.
7)Add sugar to taste. You can add honey or maple syrup.
8)Pour in chilled milk.
9)Blend the milkshake into a thick and creamy mixture.
10)Pour into serving glass and enjoy.
Expert Tips
- While blending, you can add cocoa powder, nutella, peanut butter, chocolate sauce or caramel sauce for extra flavour.
- To make it extra nutritious, add some soaked almonds while grinding.
- You can also top the milkshake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, dollop of whipped cream before serving.
Storage and Serving
Banana milkshakes taste best when served immediately after blending. Serve the milkshake in a glass with sliced bananas, chopped nuts or strawberries.
FAQ
Q. Can I make a banana milkshake with ice cream ?
Yes, you can. Adding ice cream makes the milkshake even richer and creamier.
Q. Can I use fresh bananas instead of frozen bananas ?
Yes, you can use fresh bananas. But the milkshake will be less thick and creamy. Frozen bananas give the best texture.
Q. Can I make it as vegan ?
Yes you can use plant based milk like almond milk, oat milk, soy milk or cashew milk to make it as a vegan banana milkshake.
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Creamy Banana Milkshake Recipe (Banana Milk)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ripe Banana (Ripe Plantain) peeled, chopped and frozen
- 2 tablespoon Sugar or Honey or to taste
- 2 cups Milk
Instructions
- To freeze banana, peel plantain and slice them into rounds. Place them in a tray and freeze or you can freeze them in a ziploc bag.
- Take frozen banana, sugar, milk in a blender and blend till creamy, thick and smooth.
- Pour into glasses and serve.
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Fatima Nayani
This is one of my favourite. I used frozen milk to make banana milkshake and add a few drops of vanilla essence.
Anonymous
Can we add a little choco power to turn this into Chocolate banana milkshake?
Aarthi
@Anonymousyes u can add
Suganya Vairam
Hi Aarathi...
Why we need to frozen the banana in refrigerator... is that any specific reason. Because if I use directly for shake it will be very cool.. my son easily get cold due to this.. can we prepare milk shake without keeping in refrigerator..
Suganya Vairam
Hi Aarathi...
Why we need to frozen the banana in refrigerator... is that any specific reason. Because if I use directly for shake it will be very cool.. my son easily get cold due to this.. can we prepare milk shake without keeping in refrigerator..
Suganya Vairam
Can we prepare shake without keeping banana in refrigerator... is that any specific reason for keeping in refrigerator
Anonymous
is it boiled milk or raw milk.can we give raw milk for my one and hlf year baby.pls reply thanq 🙂
Anonymous
What kind of milk am i suppose to use?
orshid
The recipe for Creamy Banana Milkshake was very good