Looking for a delicious treat with all the decadence but none of the hassle? This Banana Strawberry Milkshake will bring out the kid in you with its fun color, delicious taste, and nostalgic classic diner feel!
It’s super easy to whip up (three ingredients? yes, you read that right!) and comes together in under 5 minutes. As a time-strapped mom who loves a sweet treat, this super quick and tasty dessert is one of my go-to’s in the summer!
Plus, it’s a great way to use up your overripe bananas. And if you’re quickly becoming a fan of a simple, 3-ingredient treat, check out this Nutella Ice Cream Milkshake next!
Banana Strawberry Milkshake Ingredients & Substitutions
Here’s everything you’ll need:
- Strawberry ice cream. If you don’t have strawberry ice cream, but do have vanilla ice cream and strawberries, you can still make this milkshake! Just Use 1/3 cup vanilla ice cream instead of 1/2 cup strawberry ice cream and add 3-4 large strawberries without their stems.
- Milk. Any unsweetened, unflavored milk, either dairy or non-dairy.
- Banana. The riper the banana, the more flavorful! As a banana ripens it gets sweeter and sweeter, which means it becomes even better to add to a milkshake.
Banana Strawberry Milkshake Tips and Tricks
You’ll Need a Blender or Food Processor
In addition to your three ingredients, you’ll also need either a blender or a food processor, preferably a blender! I use this Ninja Blender, and it works like a charm!
Getting the Right Consistency
I’ve found that 1/4 cup milk in this shake gets me a fantastic consistency. Just thick and creamy enough, but not too much to stop me from slurping it up through a straw.
That being said, if you find that your milkshake is a little too thick, you can add an extra tablespoon or two of milk to your blender. Add them one at a time, blending in between, and checking your consistency as you go.
Remember, it’s much easier to loosen it when it’s too thick than to make it thicker. If your ice cream is a little melted, start with 3 tablespoons of milk instead of 1/4 cup. Then check your milkshake and add more milk as needed.
How to Properly Store Leftover Milkshake
If you have leftovers of your banana and strawberry milkshake, you can store either in the fridge or the freezer.
Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the back of the fridge where it’s coldest for up to 3 days. This will give you a little bit of a looser milkshake, but still yummy and ready to enjoy!
If you want it to stay nice and thick, store it in the freezer for up to 2 weeks and blend it again before enjoying. Loosen it with a little extra milk if need be.
Banana Strawberry Milkshake
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Ingredients
Banana Strawberry Milkshake
- 1 large banana (ripe)
- ½ cup strawberry ice cream (dairy or non-dairy)
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
Optional Garnish Ideas
- 1 tablespoon whipped cream (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon rainbow sprinkles
- 1 fresh strawberry
- 1 small sugar cone
Instructions
- Peel your banana and add it to your blender with the ice cream and milk.1 large banana, ½ cup strawberry ice cream, ¼ cup milk
- Blend on high until smooth—about 30 seconds.
- Garnish with toppings of choice and serve immediately.1 tablespoon whipped cream, 1 teaspoon rainbow sprinkles, 1 fresh strawberry, 1 small sugar cone
Pro Tips
- The riper the banana, the better!
- If your milkshake seems too thick, add another tablespoon of milk.
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