Description

This recipe creates a thick and creamy banana milkshake featuring a beautiful caramel stripe. It is an easy-to-make, family-favorite treat that uses frozen ripe bananas for the best texture.

Ingredients

2 medium very ripe bananas (approx. 200 g / 7 oz), sliced and frozen for at least 2 hours
1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
0.5 teaspoon (2.5 ml) pure vanilla extract
1 cup (approx. 8–10 cubes) ice
2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) store-bought caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling

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Instructions

Prep Bananas: Peel and slice very ripe bananas into roughly 1-inch chunks. Place them on a small tray lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 2 hours, until solid.
Combine and Blend: In a sturdy blender, add frozen banana pieces, 1 cup of milk, and vanilla extract. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds.
Add Ice for Thickness: Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the blender. Blend again until the mixture is thick, frosty, and smooth, about 45-90 seconds. (If too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons more milk.)
Create Caramel Stripe: Drizzle 1-1.5 tablespoons of caramel sauce generously down the inside walls of each of two tall serving glasses, rotating to create stripes.
Pour and Serve: Carefully pour the thick banana milkshake into the prepared glasses. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and high-quality caramel sauce. Consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth, or a dash of salt to balance sweetness. Avoid over-blending the ice to maintain thickness. For dairy-free, use almond, oat, or full-fat coconut milk. For lower sugar, use sugar-free caramel or a date caramel.

Prep Time: 125 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 350 ml)
Calories: 225 calories
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 110 mg
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 44 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg