Quick & Delicious Banana Strawberry Milkshake Recipe - A Creamy Classic You’ll Make on Repeat
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe banana (fresh or frozen; frozen makes it creamier)
- 1 cup strawberries (hulled; fresh or frozen)
- 1 to 1¼ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy like almond, oat, or soy)
- ¼ cup plain or vanilla yogurt (optional for extra creaminess)
- 1–2 teaspoons honey, sugar, or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but adds warmth and depth)
- 4–6 ice cubes (skip if using mostly frozen fruit)
- Pinch of salt (optional; brightens the flavors)
- Optional add-ins: 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, a scoop of protein powder, or a few fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prep the fruit. If using fresh strawberries, rinse, dry, and hull them. Peel the banana. If you like a thicker shake, use frozen banana slices or frozen strawberries.
- Add liquids first. Pour milk into the blender. Adding liquids before solids helps the blades catch and blend smoothly.
- Layer in the fruit and extras. Add the banana, strawberries, yogurt (if using), vanilla, and a small pinch of salt. If you’re using sweetener or any add-ins like nut butter or protein powder, add them now.
- Blend until smooth. Start on low speed, then increase to high. Blend for 30–60 seconds until creamy. If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk. If it’s too thin, add a few ice cubes or more frozen fruit and blend again.
- Taste and adjust. Give it a quick taste. If you want it sweeter, add a bit more honey or maple syrup. If you want more strawberry punch, toss in a few extra berries.
- Serve immediately. Pour into a chilled glass. For fun, top with a sliced strawberry, banana coins, or a sprinkle of chia seeds.