Spiced Banana Milk Shake
Indulge in the creamy and aromatic delight of a Spiced Banana Milk Shake, a quick and wholesome recipe perfect for breakfast, a midday treat, or a guilt-free dessert. This luscious shake combines ripe bananas with your choice of dairy or non-dairy milk for a naturally sweet, nutrient-packed base. A touch of honey or maple syrup adds just the right amount of extra sweetness (if desired), while warm spices like ground cinnamon and nutmeg elevate the flavor profile to comforting perfection. Vanilla extract enhances the aroma, and a handful of ice cubes ensures a velvety, chilled texture. In just 5 minutes, you can blend up this easy, spiced banana smoothie and customize it with optional whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a beautiful finishing touch. Healthy, flavorful, and irresistibly creamy—this banana shake is as versatile as it is delicious!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
- whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- additional ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them into smaller chunks for easier blending.
In a blender, combine the banana chunks, milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and ice cubes.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. This should take about 30-60 seconds, depending on your blender.
Taste the milkshake and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired. Blend briefly if you add any extras.
Pour the milkshake into two serving glasses.
Optionally, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for garnish.
Serve immediately with a straw or spoon and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
658 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.9 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 225 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.6 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.3 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 675 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1636 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
