Banana Milkshake Recipe
The humble banana milkshake is a timeless classic, a delightful blend of sweet, creamy flavors that has captivated taste buds for generations. Its simplicity belies its versatility, as it can be enjoyed as a refreshing beverage, a nutritious breakfast, or a satisfying snack. Whether you're seeking a quick energy boost or a leisurely indulgence, the banana milkshake never fails to deliver.
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas about 227 grams
- 2 to 4 dates or 2 tablespoons of sugar or maple syrup optional
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 1 ½ cups 355 ml chilled milk, water, or coconut milk
- 24 cashews or almonds about 70 grams or 2 tablespoons of nut butter or 6 scoops of ice cream
Instructions
- If using dairy milk, boil, cool, and chill it. Using milk directly without boiling may split the shake.
- If you want a chilled shake, simply freeze the sliced bananas for 1 hour in the freezer.
- Optional: Rinse and soak cashews for 30 minutes or almonds for 4 to 6 hours. Peel the skin and discard.
- Give the nuts a good rinse. You can also add them directly to the blender without soaking and blanching.
- Add the nuts, dates or sugar, cinnamon or cardamom powder, and vanilla extract (if using) to a blender jar.
- Pour the water, milk, or coconut milk into the blender.
- Blend well until smooth. To reduce the chunks, blend them as smooth as possible.
- Add the bananas and blend until smooth and frothy.
- Pour the banana shake into serving glasses and consume immediately. You can top the banana shake with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a thinner banana shake, simply add more milk and blend.
- If you want to make a vegan banana milkshake, use almond milk or coconut milk instead of dairy milk.
- You can also add other fruits to this shake, such as strawberries, mango, or avocado.