The All Banana Shake by Deborah Madison
Elevate your smoothie game with "The All Banana Shake" by Deborah Madison—a luscious, creamy drink that celebrates the pure, natural sweetness of bananas. Packed with flavor and just five minutes of prep time, this easy banana shake recipe pairs ripe, frozen bananas with your choice of milk for a silky, dairy-free or classic base. A splash of vanilla extract and a hint of warming cinnamon add depth, while ice cubes create a light, refreshing texture. Garnish with fresh banana slices, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or even a dollop of whipped cream for a picture-perfect finish. Perfect as a quick breakfast, nutritious snack, or indulgent treat, this banana shake is simplicity at its finest. Try it today for a taste of pure banana bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas (peeled and frozen)
- 0.5 pieces banana slices (fresh, for garnish)
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk of your choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 pieces ice cubes
- as needed whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
1. Place the peeled, frozen bananas into a blender. If your bananas are very large, you may want to cut them into smaller chunks for easier blending.
2. Add the milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ice cubes to the blender.
3. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. If the shake is too thick, add more milk, a splash at a time, until your desired consistency is reached.
4. Taste the shake. If you'd like it sweeter, you can optionally add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup and blend again.
5. Pour the shake into two tall glasses.
6. Garnish with fresh banana slices, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your all-banana creation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 107 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.4 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 1748 mg | 37% | |
*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.
