Ingredients
Scale
For the Milkshake Base:
- 2 medium ripe bananas (preferably frozen)
- 4 large scoops vanilla ice cream (about 2 cups)
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons strawberry syrup or sauce
For Topping & Garnish:
- Whipped cream (generous amount)
- 2 maraschino cherries with stems
- Additional chocolate syrup for drizzling
- Additional strawberry syrup for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts (optional)
- Rainbow sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the banana: If using fresh bananas, peel and break into chunks. For the thickest, frostiest results, use bananas that have been peeled, sliced, and frozen for at least 2 hours.
- Add base ingredients to blender: Place the banana chunks, vanilla ice cream, milk, chocolate syrup, and strawberry syrup into your blender jar.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds until completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed. The consistency should be thick but pourable—add a splash more milk if too thick, or another scoop of ice cream if too thin.
- Prepare your glasses: While the milkshake blends, drizzle chocolate syrup in a spiral pattern inside each serving glass, followed by strawberry syrup. This creates a beautiful striped effect when you pour in the milkshake.
- Pour and serve: Divide the milkshake evenly between prepared glasses. Use a spatula to get every last drop from the blender.
- Add toppings: Top each milkshake generously with whipped cream, creating a tall swirl. Drizzle additional chocolate and strawberry syrups over the whipped cream. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts and/or rainbow sprinkles if using.
- Finish with cherries: Place a maraschino cherry with stem on top of each milkshake. Insert a wide straw and a long spoon.
- Serve immediately: Milkshakes are best enjoyed right away while still thick and frosty. Serve with extra napkins—things might get deliciously messy!
Notes
- For an extra-thick shake, freeze your banana chunks overnight and use ice cream straight from the freezer.
- Taste the milkshake before pouring and adjust sweetness by adding more syrup if desired.
- For a peanut butter banana split variation, add 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter to the blender.
- Make it boozy for adults by adding 1-2 oz of banana liqueur, Kahlúa, or rum.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk ice cream and your preferred plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Drink
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 fl oz (1 large milkshake)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 62g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 58mg