Creamy banana milkshake

The secret to the perfect banana milkshake is temperature and texture. If you simply blend the ingredients, you get a thin drink. The pro trick is using frozen bananas, which gives the drink an ice-cream-like creaminess through ice crystals without watering it down (as ice cubes would).
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender
  • Highball glass

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Break the bananas into the blender. (If using frozen, let them stand for 5 minutes so the machine can process them more easily).

Tip: The fibres of frozen bananas are broken down by ice crystals, creating a creamier emulsion when blended.
2

Pour over the milk, add the honey and vanilla sugar.

Tip: Always pour the liquid onto the blades so the vortex catches it.
3

Blend on high speed for about 30-45 seconds until completely smooth and frothy.

Tip: Aeration makes the drink lighter and silkier.
4

Pour into glasses, garnish with a slice of banana, and serve immediately.

Tip: Due to gravity, the foam can quickly separate from the liquid, so it's best enjoyed fresh.

Recipe FAQ

It's too thin.
Use less milk or more frozen bananas.
The top is turning brown.
Bananas oxidise in the air (enzymatic browning). Consume immediately or squeeze in a drop of lemon juice.

Ingredients

  • 2 pcs Bananas (preferably frozen)
  • 300 ml Cold milk (or plant-based milk)
  • 1 packet Vanilla sugar
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 4-6 pcs Ice cubes (only if banana is not frozen)