Banana Milkshake
Creamy, lightly sweet, and perfect for snack time or an easy dessert.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 bananas, ripe
- 1¾ cups whole milk, cold
- 4 tbsp vanilla ice cream
Optional toppings
- Whipped cream
- Banana slices
- A pinch of ground cinnamon
- Crushed nuts
Method:
Start Cooking- Add everything to a blender and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour into glasses.
- Top with whipped cream, banana slices, cinnamon, or crushed nuts if desired.
- Serve immediately. Bon appétit.
Kitchen Tools:
- Serving glasses
Notes:
From the kitchen
- Use cold milk for the best texture.
- Add a few ice cubes if you want an extra-chilled shake.
- If using frozen banana slices, skip the ice since frozen bananas already make the shake thick and cold.
- Use 3 tablespoons ice cream for a lighter shake.
- Add 1 extra tablespoon for extra creaminess.
- Try a drizzle of honey, a pinch of cinnamon, or a spoon of peanut butter for a fun twist.
- Whole milk gives the creamiest shake, but 2% also works well. You can swap in almond, oat, or lactose-free milk if needed. Texture may vary.
- Serve right away while cold and creamy, on its own or alongside breakfast, brunch, or a simple snack plate.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 294 kcal | Carbohydrates: 44 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 39 mg | Sodium: 106 mg | Potassium: 802 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 31 g | Vitamin A: 546 IU | Vitamin C: 10 mg | Calcium: 306 mg | Iron: 0.3 mg
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Milkshake
WHY WE LOVE IT
The kind of treat that feels special without being complicated.
A LITTLE STORY
In 1922, Ivar “Pop” Coulson, a soda jerk at a Chicago Walgreens, added two scoops of vanilla ice cream to a malted milk drink, creating the modern milkshake. That same year, Stephen Poplawski invented the electric blender specifically for mixing these drinks, allowing for the frothy, aerated texture we know today.
DID YOU KNOW?
In New England, an ice cream–based milkshake is called a “frappe.” In Rhode Island, it’s known as a “cabinet.”
A banana milkshake with honey is often considered a folk hangover remedy because bananas contain potassium and natural sugars.
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