Description
A thick, creamy, and nostalgic banana milkshake made with frozen bananas and vanilla ice cream. This versatile base recipe serves as the foundation for five different lunch options, including smoothie bowls and frozen yogurt bark.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe bananas (peeled and frozen solid)
- 1.5 cups full-fat vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Chocolate sauce or caramel (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
- Peel the ripe bananas, break them in half, and freeze them solid for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Place the frozen banana pieces into a high-powered blender jar.
- Add the vanilla ice cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract to the blender.
- Blend on low setting, gradually increasing to high, for 60-90 seconds until the mixture is thick and smooth.
- Check consistency; add more milk if too thick or more frozen bananas if too thin.
- Pour into a tall glass or storage containers.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate sauce if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For best texture, ensure bananas are fully frozen and rock solid. If using a standard blender, let bananas thaw for 10-15 minutes before blending. For meal prep, store the base shake plain in the freezer for up to two weeks; add toppings only when ready to eat. To make dairy-free, use coconut milk ice cream and almond milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 55
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
Keywords: banana milkshake, dairy queen copycat, meal prep, smoothie, frozen banana, quick dessert, kid-friendly