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A glass of creamy banana smoothie from a classic Banana Milkshake Recipe, garnished with a banana slice, surrounded by fresh bananas, peels, and a small jug of milk.

Banana Milkshake Recipe:  A Classic Summer Delight

The banana milkshake is a creamy, nutritious, and easy-to-make beverage perfect for breakfast, post-workout, or a refreshing snack. With ripe bananas, milk, and optional add-ins like cinnamon or maple syrup, it offers natural sweetness and essential nutrients. Simple to customize, it suits all tastes and diets—from vegan to protein-packed versions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bananas (medium) - ripe ones
  • 1 ½ cup cold milk 
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
  • A pinch ground cinnamon (at your disposal)
  • Ice cubes (to chill, optional)

Method
 

  1. Peel and slice bananas: You can start the process of making your favorite milkshake bypeeling and slicing the bananas into tiny pieces. The bananas are to be ripe toserve a great taste and texture.
  2. Add ingredients to blender: Put the banana pieces, cold milk, honey/maple syrup, and cinnamonor vanilla (if using) in the blender. You can add a few ice cubes, in case youprefer it extra chilled.
  3. Blend until smooth: Blend all on high speed 30-45 seconds, or until smooth andfrothy.
  4. Serve over Ice: Empty into a tall glass and serve at once over Ice. A banana slice ora pinch of cinnamon will form a proper garnish.

Notes

The Banana Milkshake is a classic, nutritious, and easy-to-make beverage that serves as a perfect breakfast, snack, or post-workout drink. Combining ripe bananas, cold milk, and optional add-ins like maple syrup, cinnamon, or ice, this creamy shake is naturally sweet and full of vitamins and minerals. The recipe is simple—just blend sliced bananas with the rest of the ingredients until smooth and enjoy chilled. With variations like vegan options, added fruits, protein boosts, or dessert-style versions, it’s highly customizable to suit any lifestyle or taste. Whether you’re going sugar-free or turning it into a power-packed smoothie, the banana milkshake remains a healthy and delicious go-to drink.