Vanilla Banana Shake (Printable)

Ripe bananas and vanilla blended with milk and maple for a quick, creamy breakfast or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shake Base

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

→ Optional Garnish

06 - Whipped cream
07 - Banana slices
08 - Ground cinnamon, to sprinkle

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This shake is impossibly creamy and sweet, yet still feels light enough to enjoy any time of day.
  • It became my go-to on hectic mornings because you can whip it up with just a handful of ingredients and almost no effort at all.
02 -
  • If you skip chilling your glasses beforehand, the shake warms up way faster than you'd expect.
  • Frozen bananas instead of ice cubes aren't just a substitute — they transform the shake into pure velvet.
03 -
  • Start blending slowly before ramping up to full speed to avoid splashes and ensure everything gets incorporated.
  • A drop or two more vanilla right before pouring out the shake seems to bloom into every sip — don't skip it if you want the full effect.

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