How to make a banana milkshake

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Method 2 of 2: Dairy-Free Banana Shake
Tips
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What do you need

1 Place 1-2 sliced bananas in a blender. It is best to use frozen bananas. This eliminates the need for additional ice. But the cocktail will be delicious anyway.

2 Pour half a cup of milk into a blender and add 1 cup of ice. If the ice is crushed, then it will be easier to beat with a blender, and the process will go faster.

What type of milk should you use? Well, it depends on you. Watching Calories? Then skim milk, soy milk, or almond milk will do. Would you like something greasy? Use 2% milk or even coconut milk.

3 Add a spoonful of ice cream. Here you can show your creativity. You can use 31 different ingredients in your cocktail if you like. What would you like?

Want recommendations? You can add peanut butter, chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, strawberries, coconut, mango, or coffee. And, of course, a banana.

4 Add 4-6 chopped almonds. This is for the protein and structure of the shake, but if you don't like almonds, you can skip adding. If you don't have almonds but would like to add something like that, try adding oatmeal, quinoa (no more than ½ cup), or peanut butter.

Do you like almonds? Add more of it.
Now it's time to add the vanilla extract. This will give the cocktail its natural vanilla flavors.

5 Mix the ingredients until smooth. If ice remains on the bottom of the blender, take a spoon and stir between the blender mixing process. This should take a minute or two.

6 Add sugar to taste. Finally, a reason to try a cocktail! Try a spoonful of shake to estimate how much sugar you need. Honey or sugar substitute is a good alternative to refined sugar. Add one or two spoons.

7 Pour the cocktail into matte mugs. In a cold mug, the cocktail will stay cold longer.If there is a cocktail left, be sure to put it in the refrigerator or freezer. It will probably last until you want another cocktail.

8 Enjoy! The recipe is for two servings. Try your own next time - bananas work well with many ingredients, and the mixture is the perfect base for some fancy combinations.

Garnish with cherries, whipped cream, chocolate chips, or chopped almonds if desired. Mmm...

Method 2 of 2: Dairy-Free Banana Shake

1 Place 1-2 sliced bananas in a blender. While the bananas are ripe, they taste good - but frozen bananas are better for shakes as they stay cold and firm, making the shake colder and thicker. What about using one or two bananas? How many bananas do you want?
2 Add 1 cup of ice and liquid of your choice. Crushed ice is best for a blender. And as a liquid, you can use:
- Milk substitute such as soy milk, almond milk, or coconut milk. This will be a traditional milkshake. It pairs well with chocolate, peanut butter, and other sweeter ingredients.
- Juice such as orange, apple, or pineapple juice. It will feel more like a fruit cocktail and will pair better with other fruits and vegetables such as blueberries, mango, kale, or spinach.
3 Add sugar or any additional ingredients you'd like to try. If you want sugar, of course. Some bananas are sweet enough that sugar may not be needed, and if using juice or coconut milk, the shake may also be sweet already. Why not taste the cocktail and decide afterwards?
- As for the additional ingredients, any of the ingredients mentioned in the previous step will work great, it all depends on your imagination. Whether it's a fruit, vegetable, chocolate, or nutty cocktail - it's going to be great! Start with ½ cup or less, whichever flavor you want to smell stronger.
4 Stir. Add to cocktail and mix! It will take a minute or two. You may need to mix it once or twice before the cocktail is ready. Keep an eye on the thickness by adding more liquid or fruit as needed.
5 Pour into glasses and enjoy. This recipe is for two servings, depending on your thirst for more or less milkshake. If there is a little shake left, pour it into a glass and chill for a later drink.
- Garnish with straws and possibly whipped cream, cherries, chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit slices. Why not make this cocktail more often?

Tips

Add some protein powder or flaxseed for nutritional value, or honey for a natural and healthy sweetening.
All you "really" need is a banana and ice. If you missed an ingredient, try it anyway.
If you don't want banana chunks in your smoothie, make sure to whisk it completely.
You don't have to use bananas alone; many other fruits can also be used.
Be sure to wash your hands before making your milkshake.
Make sure to close the blender or you'll end up with a banana mess in your kitchen!