Vanilla Banana Shake (Printable)

Smooth vanilla and banana blended with milk and maple for a frothy, chilled breakfast or afternoon treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Shake Base

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled
02 - 2 cups cold milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

→ Optional Garnish

06 - Whipped cream
07 - Banana slices
08 - Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

# How-To Steps:

01 - Add bananas, milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to the blender.
02 - Blend the mixture on high for about 30 seconds, or until the shake is completely smooth and frothy.
03 - Taste the shake and adjust sweetness as desired, adding more maple syrup or honey if needed.
04 - Divide the shake evenly between two chilled serving glasses.
05 - Top with whipped cream, banana slices, and a dusting of ground cinnamon, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You can whip it up in under five minutes and it always tastes like a treat snuck in between busy moments.
  • The blend of vanilla and banana feels like a hug for the taste buds—one of those ‘did I make this or did someone secretly buy it for me?’ experiences.
02 -
  • Once, I forgot to chill the milk and the shake wasn’t nearly as refreshing, so now I always keep a small pitcher in the fridge before blending.
  • Switching from regular ice to frozen banana was a game changer for the creamiest result without any watering down.
03 -
  • Blending for just 10 extra seconds makes the difference between a good and a gorgeously frothy shake.
  • Sneaking in a pinch of salt sharpens up the flavors and balances out all the sweetness—don’t skip it daringly.

Return