Strawberry Banana Milkshake
This easy strawberry banana milkshake recipe makes the absolute BEST fruity shakes, using just a handful of simple ingredients! Perfect for after school or summer evenings, this chilly treat is so fun to make with the kiddos or whenever you want something indulgent and delicious.
What Makes This Recipe So Good
- Homemade strawberry banana milkshakes are so easy to make! A handful of simple ingredients + a few minutes in the blender give you the creamiest, fruitiest, most deliciously decadent milkshake ever.
- This is a great way to use up any fruit that’s near the end of its life, which means you don’t have to stress over wasted food (or wasted dollars!).
- Have kiddos that love to help you in the kitchen? Make a strawberry banana milkshake together! There’s no cooking involved (obviously) and there’s really not even much chopping or anything needed. Great for little hands!
Chef’s Tips
- Want to make your strawberry banana milkshake extra fabulous and indulgent? Blend in some finely chopped chocolate – dark, milk, or white! It’ll give the shake another burst of flavor, make it a little sweeter, and add a bit of creaminess. If you prefer a shake with a little texture, stir in finely chopped pieces of chocolate after blending the milkshake.
- Using frozen fruits will make your shake extra cold, but can throw off the consistency of the shake. Frozen bananas will make the shake much thicker than fresh bananas will.
- You can replace the vanilla ice cream with strawberry for more of that fruity flavor. You could also use frozen yogurt or regular yogurt for a lighter option.
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Strawberry Banana Milkshake
Equipment
- high-speed blender (or traditional blender)
- silicone spatula (or large wooden spoon)
- serving glasses
Ingredients
- 2 cups halved strawberries (fresh, or defrosted if frozen)
- 1 medium banana (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup milk of choice (plus more as desired)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (or honey, maple syrup, Granular Swerve, etc.; optional)
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add 2 cups halved strawberries, 1 medium banana, ½ cup milk of choice, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 cup vanilla ice cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to blender.
- Secure lid on blender and blend ingredients until fully combined into smooth, creamy mixture, pausing to scrape down side of blender when needed.
- Once ingredients are completely blended, taste mixture and add sugar and/or milk if needed to achieve desired flavor and consistency. Blend mixture again quickly after adding ingredients.
- Portion mixture into serving glasses. Top with whipped cream if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Strawberries: Make sure to cut off the top stems of the strawberries before tossing them in the blender!
- Milk: The vanilla ice cream makes this milkshake extra thick and creamy, so you may want to add more milk to thin the shake a bit. Just add it in small increments so you don’t end up with a milkshake that’s too runny.
- Sweetener: If you’re using a sweetened milk or super sweet fruits, you may not need the added sweetener in the shake. Feel free to leave it out until you can taste the mixture, then add it in if you decide it needs a little extra.
Recipe costs provided are approximate. Actual cost per recipe & serving will vary by location, store, brand, etc. Approximate cost shown does not include costs for any optional ingredients.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used. To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
