Vanilla Banana Shake (Print Version)
Quick, creamy blend of bananas, vanilla and milk for a refreshing breakfast or snack.
# What You Need:
→ Shake Base
01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled
02 - 2 cups cold milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
→ Optional Garnish
06 - Whipped cream
07 - Banana slices
08 - Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
# Directions:
01 - Place bananas, cold milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and ice cubes in the blender jar.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and frothy, about 30 seconds.
03 - Taste the shake and increase sweetener if desired.
04 - Divide the shake evenly between two chilled serving glasses.
05 - Top with whipped cream, banana slices, and a sprinkle of cinnamon if using. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You can whip it up in minutes, with ingredients probably waiting in your kitchen right now.
- It’s smooth, dreamy, and just sweet enough—no hard-to-find ingredients or tricky steps.
02 -
- Blending too long warms the shake and can make it a bit watery—thirty seconds is usually just right.
- Switching to frozen bananas instead of ice takes the creaminess to a whole new level.
03 -
- Layer the liquids on the bottom and bananas on top in your blender for easier blending and less jamming.
- A pinch of salt sounds strange but actually perks up the whole flavor.