Vanilla Banana Shake (Printer-friendly)

Smooth, creamy banana and vanilla shake ready in five minutes, perfect for breakfast or a light snack.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled

02 - 2 cups cold milk (dairy or plant-based)

03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey

04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

05 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

06 - Whipped cream

07 - Banana slices

08 - Ground cinnamon

01 - Add peeled bananas, milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to the blender.

02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and frothy, approximately 30 seconds.

03 - Taste the shake and add more sweetener if needed, blending briefly to incorporate.

04 - Pour the prepared shake into two chilled serving glasses.

05 - Top with whipped cream, banana slices, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon as desired. Serve immediately.

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If you’re after a cool, sweet pick-me-up that comes together in minutes, this shake’s a total lifesaver.
Between its customizable sweetness and ultra-creamy texture, this became my favorite for mornings when nothing else sounds good.

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If your bananas aren’t fully ripe, no amount of syrup will fix the blandness—be patient and wait for spots.
Switching to frozen banana instead of ice not only thickens the shake, but keeps the flavor true and undiluted.

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Let your bananas sit out until they’re deeply speckled—sweetness trumps looks.
Chill your glasses ahead of time for a shake that stays colder and creamier longer.