Description
This creamy and delicious Banana Shake is a quick and easy treat perfect for a refreshing snack or dessert. Combining ripe bananas, vanilla ice cream, and a touch of brown sugar, this shake is smooth, sweet, and ready in just minutes. Optional toppings like whipped cream and ground cinnamon add a delightful finishing touch.
Ingredients
Banana Mixture
- 1 cup sliced banana (from one small-medium banana)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
Main Shake Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk (or substitute coconut milk for a dairy-free vegan version)
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine banana and brown sugar: Add sliced banana to a small bowl and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the top.
- Microwave to soften: Microwave the banana and brown sugar mixture on high for about 20-30 seconds to slightly soften and sweeten the bananas.
- Stir and cool: Stir the softened banana and brown sugar together until well combined, then set aside to cool.
- Add ingredients to blender: In a large blender, pour the milk first, followed by the vanilla ice cream, and then the cooled banana mixture.
- Blend until smooth: Blend all ingredients on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no lumps.
- Pour into chilled glass: Pour the finished shake into a chilled glass to keep it cold longer.
- Add optional toppings: Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon if desired for extra flavor and garnish.
Notes
- Use frozen banana slices for an even thicker, colder shake.
- Substitute coconut milk for a vegan and dairy-free version.
- Adjust the brown sugar amount based on sweetness preference or banana ripeness.
- For a richer shake, use full-fat milk or cream instead of regular milk.
- You can omit the microwave step if you prefer a chunkier texture in the shake.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
