Vanilla Banana Shake (Print Version)

Smooth blend of ripe bananas, vanilla, milk and maple syrup — chilled and ready in five minutes.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled

02 - 2 cups cold milk (480 ml; dairy or plant-based)

03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey

04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

05 - 1/2 cup ice cubes (about 60 grams)

06 - Whipped cream (optional)

07 - Banana slices (optional)

08 - Ground cinnamon, to sprinkle (optional)

01 - Peel the bananas and measure out the milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and ice cubes.

02 - Place bananas, cold milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and ice cubes in a blender.

03 - Blend for approximately 30 seconds until mixture is smooth and frothy.

04 - Taste the shake and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sweetener.

05 - Pour the shake evenly into two chilled glasses.

06 - If desired, top with whipped cream, banana slices, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.

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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.

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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.

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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.