A creamy milkshake blending coconut milk and ripe banana with vanilla ice cream and vanilla extract, topped with whipped cream for a smooth tropical flavor.
Coconut Banana Milkshake
Ingredients
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- 2.0 cups (480.0 ml)vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)coconut milk beverage
- ½ mediumripe banana
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whipped cream
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Instructions
- Add 1/2 cup coconut milk beverage to a blender, followed by 2 cups vanilla ice cream.
- Add 1/2 medium ripe banana and 1/2 tsp 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 tbsp whipped cream.
- Serve immediately with a wide straw and long spoon.
Tips
- Use frozen banana slices to keep the milkshake thick and cold. Substitute coconut milk beverage with almond milk for a lighter texture.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make coconut banana milkshake?
Plan on 8 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make coconut 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.
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~649 cal · 33g fat · 79g carbs · 10g protein · 65g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 649 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 123 min·7.2 mi·~14400 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 88 min·4.4 mi·~8800 steps
- Moderate cycling 66 min·13.2 mi
- Swimming laps 91 min
- Jogging 64 min·5.3 mi·~10250 steps
- Stair climbing 60 min·~5400 steps
- Dancing 105 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 66 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 151 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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