A rich banana bread flavored milkshake made with vanilla ice cream, ripe banana, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a warm bakery taste. Topped with whipped cream for a classic finish.
Banana Bread Milkshake
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A rich banana bread flavored milkshake made with vanilla ice cream, ripe banana, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a warm bakery taste. Topped with whipped cream for a classic finish.
Prep
8 min
Cook
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Total
8 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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- 2.0 cups (480.0 ml)vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)whole milk
- ½ mediumripe banana
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp (0.5 g)ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp (0.25 g)ground nutmeg
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whipped cream
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Instructions
- Add 1/2 cup whole milk to a blender, followed by 2 cups vanilla ice cream.
- Add 1/2 medium ripe banana, 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then on medium-high for 20–30 seconds until thick and smooth. Avoid overblending.
- Check consistency. Add 1 tablespoon milk at a time if too thick, or 1/4 cup additional ice cream if too thin.
- Pour into a chilled 16-ounce glass and top with 2 tbsp whipped cream.
- Serve immediately with a wide straw and long spoon.
Tips
- Add a small pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg to evoke banana bread flavor. Use ripe banana for best natural sweetness and aroma.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make banana bread milkshake?
Plan on 8 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make banana bread milkshake ahead?
Best enjoyed right away. Freeze leftovers in ice-pop molds, or blend them again with a splash of milk.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
702
Calories / serving
35.0g
Fat
84.6g
Carbs
14.2g
Protein
69.7g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~702 cal · 35g fat · 85g carbs · 14g protein · 70g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 702 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 133 min·7.8 mi·~15550 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 95 min·4.8 mi·~9500 steps
- Moderate cycling 71 min·14.2 mi
- Swimming laps 98 min
- Jogging 69 min·5.8 mi·~11050 steps
- Stair climbing 65 min·~5850 steps
- Dancing 114 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 71 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 163 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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