This creamy and refreshing Banana Milkshake is a keeper and is desirable on any day. It’s a perfect crowd pleaser. Moreover, its kid friendly and made with minimum ingredients.
Since its summer I usually have frozen bananas in my freezer. My elder daughter has been asking for a chilled drink with some whipped cream. So therefore, I got this vegan banana milkshake idea from there on. Without waiting any longer, I quickly blended it.
VOILA!!! It was an instant hit not only with my kids but my entire family simply loved it. I must have made this banana milkshake without ice cream everyday for almost 2 weeks.
This summer we have been making lots of smoothies but this milkshake has been the most favorite. I usually avoid milkshakes because I always thought ice cream was an important ingredient. I was amazed that I could blend it this way also and still taste equally good.
Finally, I am here to share the details of this recipe with you.
Ingredients for Banana Milkshake
Frozen banana
Hempseeds
Vanilla extract
Oat milk
Crushed ice
Toppings
Vegan whipped cream
Chopped walnuts
Banana slices
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Ingredients notes:
- Banana – it’s a healthy fruit that is available all year round. Along with being high in potassium. It’s a versatile fruit and is a great natural sweetener in smoothies. Sometimes, I use it as vegan egg substitutes as well in few baking recipes. Frozen banana makes this vegan shake recipe creamier and thicker.
- Hempseed – I like to add little extra nutrition to my recipes. With this, I added a bit of protein to it and made a healthier drink.
- Vanilla extract – it gives this shake a nice vanilla flavor which an ice cream would have provided.
- Oat milk – You may get tempted to use any other dairy free milk but after few testing I realized oats milk made this banana milkshake recipe creamiest. Therefore, I would insist you on using oats milk for this recipe.
- Vegan whipped cream – this makes it really exciting especially for the kids.
- Walnuts – this adds nutty flavor plus some health benefits to this milkshake recipe.
So, by now you may have realized that all the ingredients which I used here are super easy. In fact, you may already have them in your fridge and pantry. Hence, go ahead and blend it right away so you can also enjoy this delicious beverage while the sun is shining bright.
How to make Banana Milkshake
Firstly, I combined all the shake ingredients in a blender and blended it smooth until it was creamy, thick and smooth.
Next, I poured it in the serving glasses and garnished it with the toppings.
It’s a fun and scrumptious yet hydrating beverage for all age groups. We all enjoy it pretty often. In fact, sometimes I enjoy it for my mid-morning snack as well.
If you are looking for a variation then I like this recipe from NamelyMarly. I like the addition of vanilla protein powder to it which I am sure gives a nice flavor along with the addition of health.
Expert tips:
- Make sure to use crushed ice which facilitates this banana shake recipe to be creamier and acts like a thickener.
- As soon as you blend it pour immediately in the glasses. If kept for longer this milkshake may lose its texture and color as well. Not to forget the taste might start to change as well.
- Top it with whipped cream just before serving or else it will start melting.
- Even if you do not plan to top it with whipped cream, I would recommend you on garnishing with chopped walnuts and extra banana slices to make it extra tasty and desirable.
This recipe tastes best when served immediately.
Yes, it is a healthy snack in a beverage form with the good goodness of potassium, calcium and other essential nutrients.
It is up to individual choice and depends on one’s physical activity. Bananas are high in carb and by adding it to dairy free milk, we add extra calories to it. So, make sure you burn it out well and follow a healthy eating diet all day.
If you use banana ta room temperature it would be more like a smoothie. If you are short of time then atleast freeze the banana for 1 hour to get the delicious creamy shake exactly like my recipe. However, overnight freezing is preferable.
Try to use ripe banana that has just started to change its skin color. We do not need over ripe banana for this milkshake.
I am sure by now you all must be drooling over this refreshing beverage. So why wait?
I think you should you get started right away. At least freeze the banana so that by the time you grab rest of the ingredients that fruit is ready to blend.
I guarantee you will fall in love with this banana shake without ice cream because it’s so good. Also, your family, especially kids will ask for it every day.
Moreover, it’s not only simple and easy to enjoy and serve, it’s a great way to use up extra leftover bananas without too much prep. It is also a no cooking recipe which is why its one my recent favorite.
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Oatmeal Crème Pie Smoothie
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Protein Smoothie
Hazelnut Cheesecake Smoothie
Salted Caramel Oatmeal Smoothie
Carrot Orange Spring Smoothie
Wondering what to do with extra bananas
Peanut Butter Banana Amaranth Cookies
Banana Hazelnut Protein Bars
Baked Banana Chocolate Popsicles
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Banana Milkshake
Instructions
- In a blender combine frozen banana, hemp seeds,vanilla extract, oats milk and crushed ice and blend it until smooth and creamy.
- Pour it in the serving glass. Top it with whipped cream, walnuts and banana slices. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- To freeze banana – peel the bananas and chop them roughly. Place them in a zip lock bag and freeze overnight for creamier banana shake.
- If you make it without ice it would be little less cold and on a runny side. By adding crushed ice this shake becomes a little thicker since I made it without ice cream.
- I used oat milk to make this shake creamier. Any other dairy free milk may vary its consistency.
- This recipe tastes best when served immediately.
- The nutritional details without toppings : calories-182 carb-30 fat-6 protein-5 .
Nutrition
This shake looks so perfectly creamy and I love that it’s packed with all good stuff!! My son loves banana shakes so I’ll be making this ASAP.
Thank you Karen! Hope you get a chance to enjoy it soon 🙂
I almost always have a bunch of frozen bananas tossed in my freezer, too. When they start to get a little too brown on the counter, I just toss them in the freezer so they’re ready when I want to make banana bread …. or milkshakes and smoothies like THIS! Oh yum! I wanted to thank you for the tip on being sure to use oat milk to make it the creamiest possible. I normally have a carton of coconut milk in my fridge, and would have been tempted to just sub that in, so I’m glad you specifically pointed out the best milk to choose for the best, cream-dreamy results!
I hope you enjoy this shake as much as we did.