Milkshakes are a popular refreshing drink in India, especially on warm afternoons. Whenever we went out shopping, stopping for a fresh juice or milkshake was always a welcome break.
Indian-style milkshakes are often made simply with fruit and chilled milk, while some versions include a little ice cream for extra richness. This Banana Milkshake is a quick and easy version made with ripe bananas, cold milk, and a few ice cubes.
It is also a great way to use bananas that have become too ripe to enjoy on their own. Instead of letting them go to waste, blend them into a creamy and refreshing banana milkshake.
Banana Milkshake
Recipe Details
Beverage
Indian
Sashi
5 minutes
2
Ingredients
- Ripe bananas – 2 small
- Cold milk – 2 cups
- Ice cubes – 5–6
- Sugar – 2 tbsp, or to taste
- Almonds – for garnish (optional)
- Saffron – for garnish (optional)
Preparation
- Peel the bananas and cut them into medium-sized pieces.
Instructions
- Add the banana pieces, cold milk, ice cubes, and sugar to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the sugar if needed.
- Pour into serving glasses and garnish with almonds and saffron, if desired.
- Serve immediately while cold and fresh.
Tips
Ripe Bananas: Very ripe bananas work especially well because they are naturally sweeter and blend into a smooth, creamy milkshake.
Sugar: Adjust the amount of sugar according to the sweetness of the bananas. Very ripe bananas may require less.
Serve Fresh: Banana milkshake tastes best soon after blending, as the flavor and color can change if it sits for too long.
Richer Variation: For a thicker, more indulgent milkshake, a small scoop of vanilla ice cream can be blended in if desired.
Serving Suggestion
Serve Banana Milkshake immediately as a refreshing breakfast drink, snack, or afternoon beverage.
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