This thick and creamy strawberry banana milkshake is the perfect way to indulge in a frozen fruity treat. It's made with only 4 ingredients in a blender, and in just 5 short minutes, you'll have two tall glasses of delicious milkshakes. (:
My dad has been making the BEST milkshakes for as long as I can remember, with all the key ingredients, most importantly being ice cream. Without ice cream, is it even a milkshake?? I'd argue that you're just drinking a smoothie at that point.
Now listen, I love making this strawberry banana milkshake throughout the summer, when strawberries are ripe and in season. Here's a little secret tip - ripe fruit adds a natural sweetness to this milkshake, so you don't have to add any extra sugar.
I love making this strawberry milkshake on rotation in the summer along with banana chocolate smoothies and peanut butter avocado smoothies. I find that a cold, creamy drink is the perfect way to keep cool in the heat of summer.
But luckily, you can also make this delicious drink year-round with frozen fruit!
Ingredients + Notes
- Vanilla ice cream - Ice cream is essential to make a milkshake thick and creamy. You could use other flavors of ice cream, but they may overpower or clash with the strawberries and banana.
- Strawberries - Rinse fresh strawberries in cold running water, then trim off the green tops. Or use frozen strawberries for a thicker milkshake texture.
- Banana - Fresh or frozen bananas both work great in this recipe; just make sure your banana is ripe or overripe so it adds plenty of natural sweetness to your milkshake.
- Milk - Milk helps to thin the milkshake just enough to make it easy to sip through a straw. Any type of milk works in this recipe; I usually use oat milk or almond milk.
2 Steps to Make a Strawberry Banana Milkshake
1. Blend all the ingredients in a high speed blender.
2. Divide the blended milkshake between two glasses.
Top it Off Right!
And what's a milkshake without loading on the toppings, am I right? You can top yours with whipped cream, an extra scoop of ice cream, sprinkles, or crushed cookies for a monstrous milkshake!
If strawberries are in season, I also love adding fresh strawberries and banana slices on top along with a generous drizzle of my homemade caramel sauce.
Storing
Milkshakes are best when enjoyed right after being blended. However you can store it in the fridge for up to one day. Just be sure to stir your drink, in case it has separated.
Pro Tip on Freezing Bananas
I've tried freezing whole bananas, and the peel freezes to the banana, making it frustratingly difficult to unpeel!
Therefore, I recommend peeling your bananas first, then placing them in an airtight container. Freeze for at least 2 hours until they're solid, or up to 3 months.
More Frozen Fruity Smoothies and Desserts
Strawberry Banana Milkshake
Ingredients
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream (about 1 cup total)
- 2½ cups rinsed strawberries, with the green tops removed (about one pint; fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium peeled banana (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Blend everything in a blender or food processor for 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides a few times with a rubber spatula or spoon to ensure everything is blended smoothly.
- Divide between two glasses and serve. Optional toppings: extra ice cream, fresh strawberries or banana slices, whipped cream, sprinkles, or chocolate sauce.
Notes
- If you use fresh bananas in your milkshake, it will have a consistency closer to a smoothie. For a thicker consistency, use frozen bananas.
- Make sure you use a ripe or overripe banana. An underripe banana that's still green won't add enough sweetness to your milkshake, since there's no added sugar in this recipe.
- If you're using both frozen strawberries and frozen bananas, you may need to add a little extra milk to get everything to blend into a creamy, smooth consistency.
- Make this milkshake dairy free and vegan by using plant based milk and ice cream. I usually use oat milk and coconut milk ice cream.
- You can easily double this recipe to make four glasses.
Morina
Woah very tasty!!!