A creamy banana milkshake with a rich butterscotch flavor, blended with vanilla ice cream and topped with whipped cream for a smooth and indulgent treat.
Butterscotch Banana Milkshake
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Vanilla: Extract
Easy
A creamy banana milkshake with a rich butterscotch flavor, blended with vanilla ice cream and topped with whipped cream for a smooth and indulgent treat.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Servings
1
Diet
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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
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)butterscotch sauce
- 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, 2 tablespoons butterscotch sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then on medium-high for 20–30 seconds, just 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 tablespoons whipped cream.
- Serve immediately with a wide straw and long spoon.
Tips
- Use high-quality butterscotch sauce for the best flavor. To make ahead, blend all ingredients except whipped cream and refrigerate briefly before serving.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make butterscotch banana milkshake?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make butterscotch banana 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.
922
Calories / serving
60.0g
Fat
84.1g
Carbs
14.4g
Protein
69.7g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~922 cal · 60g fat · 84g 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 · 922 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 174 min·10.2 mi·~20350 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 125 min·6.3 mi·~12500 steps
- Moderate cycling 94 min·18.8 mi
- Swimming laps 129 min
- Jogging 90 min·7.5 mi·~14400 steps
- Stair climbing 85 min·~7650 steps
- Dancing 150 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 94 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 214 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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