Vanilla Banana Shake (Printable)

Smooth banana and vanilla shake with milk and maple syrup — ready in 5 minutes for two servings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Shake Base

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled
02 - 2 cups cold milk
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, to sprinkle

# Directions:

01 - Place bananas, milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and ice cubes into a blender.
02 - Process mixture on high until smooth and frothy, approximately 30 seconds.
03 - Taste the shake and add additional sweetener if desired.
04 - Divide shake evenly between two chilled serving glasses.
05 - Top with whipped cream, banana slices, and a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Blending everything together takes five minutes, so you can indulge a creamy craving without wrecking your schedule.
  • It's endlessly adaptable, whether you want a vegan twist or a little extra protein for your morning fuel.
02 -
  • If bananas aren't fully ripe, the shake can taste thin and lack sweetness—don't rush them!
  • Switching to frozen bananas instead of ice cubes makes the shake gloriously thick and creamy, almost like soft-serve.
03 -
  • The colder all your ingredients, the better the final shake—chill your glasses for truly frosty results.
  • Maple syrup blends seamlessly and gives a gentle sweetness; try it instead of sugar for a grown-up twist.

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