Make a Strawberry Banana Milkshake

Milkshakes are tasty ice-cream based desserts. Strawberry is a popular flavor, but it could be taken a step further with some bananas for a tasty, strawberry-banana combo. Strawberry banana milkshakes are easy to make, and they are somewhat healthier than the average milkshake thanks to the addition of strawberries and bananas. If you are vegan, lactose-intolerant, or simply want a healthier option, don't worry, you can still enjoy this tasty treat!

Ingredients

Basic Strawberry Banana Milkshake[1]

  • ¾ cup (150 grams) strawberries, cored and halved
  • ½ banana, peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk
  • ½ cup vanilla or strawberry ice cream
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Serves 1

Healthy Strawberry Banana Milkshake[2]

  • 1 cup (200 grams) strawberries, cored and halved
  • 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk (any type)
  • 1 medium banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen

Serves 2

Steps

Making a Basic Strawberry Banana Milkshake

  1. Slice up the strawberries and banana. Rinse the strawberries, chop off the stems, and cut them in half. Next, peel the banana, then cut it into slices. You can use fresh or frozen fruit; frozen fruit will give you a thicker milkshake.[1]
  2. Add the fruit to a blender. If you don't own a blender, you can use a food processor instead.
  3. Pour the milk into the blender. 2% or whole milk is recommended, but you can experiment with other types of milk too.
  4. Add the ice cream. Strawberry ice cream or vanilla ice cream are popular choices, but you can also try chocolate ice cream instead for a tasty twist. If you'd like a healthier milkshake, try frozen yogurt instead.[1]
  5. Close the blender, and pulse until everything is smooth. From time to time, you may need to pause the blender, and scrape any unmixed milkshake towards the bottom with a rubber spatula. Keep blending until everything is smooth and evenly combined. There shouldn't be any streaks, swirls, lumps, or clumps.
  6. Test the milkshake, then adjust it as needed. Your milkshake is essentially done, but if it isn't to your liking, you can still tweak it. For example, if it is too thin for you, you can add in some more ice cream, frozen strawberries or bananas, or even an ice cube or two. If it is too thick for you, add in more milk. Be sure to blend the milkshake well after each addition.
  7. Pour the milkshake into a tall glass and serve it. You can serve it as is, or you can garnish it with some whipped cream and colorful sprinkles.

Making a Healthy Strawberry Banana Milkshake

  1. Peel, slice, and freeze a banana the night before. Milkshakes typically contain ice cream, but this does not make them very healthy. If you are looking for a healthier option (or if you are vegan), you will need something thick to replace the ice cream. The answer to this is: a frozen banana.
  2. Put the strawberries into a blender or food processor. If you have not yet done so, rinse the strawberries, then chop off the stems, and cut them in half. Put them into a blender or food processor. Hold off on the bananas for now.
  3. Add the milk. You can use any type of milk you want for this. If you want a more traditional milkshake, use 2% or whole milk. If you are looking for a vegan option, you could try almond milk or even fat-free coconut milk!
  4. Blend the strawberries and milk together for about 30 seconds.[2] This will create the base for your milkshake, and will give you a smoother treat in the end.
  5. Add the frozen banana and keep blending until everything is smooth. From time to time, you may need to pause your blender or food processor, and use a rubber spatula to scrape any unmixed milkshake towards the bottom. Keep blending until everything is smooth.
  6. Consider adding some tasty extras, then blend the milkshake again. Because this recipe lacks ice cream, it may not be sweet or flavorful enough for you. Give the milkshake a test, then consider adding some extras, such as:[3]
    • For a chocolate milkshake, add 2 tablespoons (15 grams) of powdered chocolate drink mix or cocoa powder.
    • For a vanilla milkshake, add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
    • For a thicker milkshake, add some more frozen bananas, some frozen strawberries, or a few ice cubes.
  7. Pour the milkshake into two tall glasses and serve. You can serve them as they are, or garnish them with some whipped cream or colorful sprinkles. If you are looking for a healthier garnish, try a banana slice or strawberry slice on the rim of the glass.

Tips

  • If the milkshake is too thin, add some more ice cream. You can also add some frozen bananas, frozen strawberries, or ice cubes instead.
  • If the milkshake is too thick, add some more milk.
  • Garnish the milkshake with whipped cream and sprinkles.

Things You'll Need

  • Blender or food processor
  • Rubber spatula
  • Tall glass

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Sources an Citations

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://foodviva.com/milkshake-recipes/strawberry-banana-milkshake-recipe/
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.food.com/recipe/strawberry-banana-shake-50304
  3. ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/18929/chocolate-strawberry-banana-milkshake/
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