- 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.
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).
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)
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Equipment Needed
- Blender
- Highball glass
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
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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
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Pour over the milk, add the honey and vanilla sugar.
Tip: Always pour the liquid onto the blades so the vortex catches it.
3
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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
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)