A banana milkshake is perfect for breakfast, as a snack, as a mid-morning snack, and even as a hangover cure. Since the delicate flavor of bananas blends seamlessly with that of numerous other ingredients, it is very easy to create a smoothie that satisfies even the most particular tastes. The most attentive to a healthy diet can prepare a frappe rich in fiber and protein, while the greediest can create a real dessert. Once you have learned the basics, you can let your imagination run wild to invent new recipes.
Ingrediants
Milkshake with Banana and Honey Flavor
- 1 banana
- 120-240 ml of milk
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 5-8 ice cubes (optional)
Doses for 1 or 2 servings
Frappé with Banana and Berries Flavor
- 1 banana
- 250 g of plain yogurt
- 60-120 ml of orange juice
- 50 g of blueberries
- 4 large strawberries, stalked
- 1 teaspoon of agave syrup (optional)
- 5-8 ice cubes
Doses for 1 or 2 servings
Healthy Banana Milkshake
- 1 banana
- 240 ml of almond or soy milk
- 225-450 g of spinach
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds (optional)
- 5-6 ice cubes
Doses for 1 or 2 servings
Creamy Banana Milkshake
- 1 banana
- 120 ml of milk and 120 ml of fresh cream
- 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon crumbled Graham crackers (or similar) (optional)
Doses for 1 or 2 servings
Banana Milkshake Perfect for Breakfast
- 1 banana
- 120 ml of milk
- 125 ml of yogurt
- 40 g of rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter (optional)
- 1-2 tablespoons of honey (optional)
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)
- A few ice cubes (optional)
Doses for 1 or 2 servings
Steps
Method 1 of 5: Make a Banana and Honey Flavored Milkshake
Step 1. Peel a banana, slice it and put it in the blender
If you want your smoothie to have a very thick texture, you can use a frozen banana. If you don't have a regular blender, you can use an immersion blender or a food processor, as long as it has metal blades.
Step 2. Add the milk and honey
The more milk you use, the more liquid the milkshake will turn out. If you want to give it a rich texture, you can substitute milk with plain or vanilla yogurt.
- If you want your milkshake to be high in protein, you can also add 3 tablespoons of peanut butter.
- For an even tastier milkshake you can add a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- If you don't have honey available, you can use sugar or another natural sweetener, such as stevia, agave syrup, or maple syrup.
Step 3. If desired, add a few ice cubes as well
If you used a frozen banana, you can skip this step, unless you want to make a smoothie with a really concentrated texture.
Step 4. Blend the ingredients until you get a smooth, even consistency
There should be no lumps or pieces of whole fruit. The advice is to turn off the blender at regular intervals to mix the contents with a spatula, as some ingredients may stick to the walls.
The speed to use varies depending on the type of blender you are using
Step 5. Pour the milkshake into a glass, then enjoy it immediately
You can serve it as it is or you can decorate it as you like, for example with whipped cream, a few slices of banana or a few drops of honey.
Method 2 of 5: Prepare a Banana and Berries Flavored Milkshake
Step 1. Prepare the fruit
Peel and slice the banana. Wash the strawberries, remove the leaves and cut them into two or four parts (to facilitate the work of the blender). Rinse the blueberries.
If you want your smoothie to have a really rich texture, you can use a frozen banana
Step 2. Pour the fruit into the blender
If you don't have a normal blender available, you can use an immersion blender or a food processor, as long as it has metal blades.
Step 3. Add the orange juice and yogurt
If you wish, you can add an extra sweet note to the milkshake by adding a little honey. If you don't have agave syrup available, you can replace it with another sweet ingredient, such as sugar, honey or stevia.
Step 4. Top with ice
If you used a frozen banana, you can skip this step or reduce the number of ice cubes.
Step 5. Blend the ingredients until you get a smooth, even consistency
There should be no lumps or pieces of whole fruit. The advice is to turn off the blender at regular intervals to mix the contents with a spatula, as some ingredients may stick to the walls. Continue to blend until smooth.
Step 6. Pour the milkshake into a glass, then enjoy it immediately
You can serve it as it is or you can decorate it as you like, for example with a few slices of banana or strawberry or some blueberries.
Method 3 of 5: Make a Healthy Banana Milkshake
Step 1. First, pour the almond milk into a blender or food processor
If you don't have ready-made almond milk available, you can quickly prepare it yourself by blending 70 g of almonds in 240 ml of water.
Step 2. Add the spinach, then blend to blend with the almond milk
To be able to chop them effectively, you may need to add a few leaves at a time. Continue until the mixture is smooth and uniform. Blending spinach as the first ingredient allows you to obtain a drink with a homogeneous consistency.
Don't worry, drinking the milkshake will not be able to perceive the taste of spinach. Their function is to give a pleasant shade of green to the drink and to make you fill up on nutrients
Step 3. Peel the banana, slice it and add it to the other ingredients in the blender
If you want the milkshake to have an even thicker texture, you can use a frozen banana. At this point, you can also add 5-6 ice cubes to make a drink that is as rich as it is refreshing.
Step 4. Incorporate the peanut butter and honey
If you want to add more fiber, you can use chia seeds. Remember to use a creamy peanut butter, without whole pieces - it will be easier to blend it and get a smooth texture.
Step 5. Blend the ingredients until you get a smooth, even consistency
There should be no lumps or pieces of whole fruit. The advice is to turn off the blender at regular intervals to mix the contents with a spatula, as some ingredients could stick to the walls; in this way they will be able to blend more evenly.
Step 6. Pour the milkshake into a tall glass, then enjoy immediately
This recipe is rich in nutrients and proteins, so it will keep you feeling full and satisfied for several hours, making it ideal for breakfast!
Method 4 of 5: Make Creamy Banana Milkshake
Step 1. Blend the banana, milk and fresh cream
First, peel and slice the banana, then pour it into the blender. Now add the milk, fresh cream and blend the ingredients until they are mixed evenly. The result will be a smooth and delicious base for your milkshake.
- If you want your smoothie to have an even richer texture, you can use a frozen banana.
- If you are on a diet, you can replace cream with whole or skim milk.
Step 2. Add the maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg
These ingredients will add flavor and complexity to the drink. If you don't like maple syrup, you can replace it with another sweetener of your choice, such as honey, jam, molasses, sugar, or agave syrup.
Step 3. If you wish, you can add a crunchy note to the milkshake by adding some crumbled graham crackers
If you don't have graham crackers on hand, you can crumble a couple of vanilla wafers. At this point you can also add other ingredients to your taste, here are some ideas to take inspiration from:
- For example, try adding some cocoa or some chocolate chip cookies.
- If you are a lover of strong and spicy flavors, you can add some cayenne pepper (about ¼ teaspoon).
Step 4. Blend until smooth and creamy consistency
Make sure there are no lumps or pieces of whole ingredients left. The advice is to turn off the blender at regular intervals to mix the contents with a spatula, as some ingredients could stick to the walls; in this way they will be able to blend more evenly.
Step 5. Pour the milkshake into a tall glass, then enjoy immediately
You can serve it as it is or you can decorate it as you like, for example with more cinnamon, nutmeg or a few extra slices of banana. If you want it to look as much like a dessert as possible, add a few puffs of whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, and a few multicolored sugars. As a finishing touch you can use a maraschino cherry.
Method 5 of 5: Make a Perfect Banana Milkshake for Breakfast
Step 1. Peel a banana, slice it and put it in the blender
If you want your smoothie to have a very thick texture, you can use a frozen banana. If you don't have a regular blender, you can use an immersion blender or a food processor, as long as it has metal blades.
Step 2. Add the milk, yogurt and oat flakes
You can use a common plain yogurt, but with a vanilla yogurt you will get an even sweeter and more delicious milkshake. Also, if you want to give it a really concentrated texture, you can replace the milk with more yogurt.
Step 3. Stir in the cinnamon, honey, and peanut butter
Cinnamon gives a spicy note, honey adds sweetness, and peanut butter allows you to get a lot of protein. Remember to use a creamy peanut butter, without whole pieces - it will be easier to blend it and get a smooth texture.
If you want your milkshake to be even thicker and more refreshing, it's time to add a few ice cubes
Step 4. Blend until smooth and creamy consistency
Make sure there are no lumps or pieces of whole ingredients left. The advice is to turn off the blender at regular intervals to mix the contents with a spatula, as some ingredients could stick to the walls; in this way they will be able to blend more evenly.
Step 5. Pour the milkshake into a tall glass, then enjoy immediately
You can serve it as it is or you can decorate it as you like, for example with some oat flakes, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a few drops of honey.
Advice
- The fresher and more ripe the fruit, the tastier the milkshake will be.
- If you love thick smoothies, use frozen fruit. This way you won't even need to add ice.
- Instead of milk and ice, try using yogurt. Use the same doses as for milk and do not add ice. For an even more delicious milkshake, you can use vanilla yogurt instead of plain yogurt.
- Kiwi, mango, papaya … there is no fruit that does not go perfectly with bananas.
- Those with a sweet tooth can also add a scoop or two of ice cream directly into the blender: the result will be more like a milkshake.
- If you don't want to use animal-based milk, you can try replacing it with almond milk. In addition to being delicious, it is a natural sweetener with very few calories.
- As an alternative to almond milk, you can use coconut milk (start with a small dose because it's very thick and creamy) or soy. In addition, you can also find lactose-free cow's milk in some stores.
- If you are vegan, you can replace honey with a plant-based sweetener, such as agave syrup: the flavor and texture are very similar. Alternatively, you can also use stevia, sugar or a few drops of vanilla extract.
- Do you think these milkshakes are too simple in taste? Create new recipes with the addition of for example cardamom, chocolate syrup, cocoa powder, cinnamon, honey, nutmeg and vanilla extract.
- Make the milkshake even more inviting by decorating it with leftover ingredients. For example, if you used strawberries, slice one and use it to garnish the glass. If you have added chocolate syrup, use it to decorate the top of the milkshake.
