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Banana milkshake | How to make banana shake

By swasthi , on October 13, 2019, 55 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Banana milkshake is the most loved drink by kids. I am sharing a simple milkshake made without ice cream, sugar or any artificial sweeteners. This banana shake is nutritious, healthy and tastes delicious. Most of us believe that a banana shake helps kids to gain weight. I am no exception to this. So I make it sometimes for my kids.

banana milkshake

This can be served for Breakfast or as a after school refreshment. This banana shake is suitable not only to kids but also to everyone.

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This banana milkshake uses no fancy or processed ingredients like ice cream, whey powder, protein powder, whipped cream, milk powder etc but is made with simple ingredients.

Fruits and dairy are one of the most known incompatible combinations that can cause havoc on the digestive system. So I often make banana milkshake with vegan or non dairy homemade milk like almond or coconut milk.

I haven’t been using the store bought vegan milk for sometime now. I do not make the vegan milk in advance as well. Instead I make the milk and the banana shake both at one time in the same blender.

If you do not follow the food combining rules, then you can substitute water with milk in the recipe.

How to make banana shake

1. If using regular milk, then boil, cool and chill in the fridge. According to ayurveda boiled milk is easier to digest.

2. I make almond milk instead of using regular milk. So I wash and soak the almonds for 4 to 6 hours. However you can skip and just add them directly to the blender.

soaking almonds for banana shake

3. Peel off the skin. If well soaked the peels just come off easily.

peeling almond skin to make almond banana shake

4. Give the nuts a good rinse.

rinsing nuts well for banana milkshake

5. Add them to the blender.

adding almonds to blender to make banana milkshake

6. Add the sweetener. I added 2 dates. Do add as needed.

adding dates to make banana shake
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7. Pour chilled water or milk. You can also use coconut milk.

pouring water or milk to make banana shake

8. I added vanilla extract. Cinnamon powder goes well during winters and cardamom powder during summers.

adding vanilla extract for banana milkshake

9. Blend until the nuts are smoothly blended and you have frothy milk.

smooth blended almond milk for banana shake
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10. Add bananas. Break them to 2 to 3 parts. I do not add ice cubes for the kids. If using you can add them here.

adding bananas to make banana shake

11. Blend until smooth and frothy.

blended creamy delicious protein rich banana milkshake

Serve banana milkshake immediately.

banana shake

Tips to make banana shake

  1. Ripe bananas are best suited for milkshake. So avoid unripe or green bananas. The larger variety are more suitable & yield really thick & luscious banana shake.
  2. Use the the sweeter variety bananas as they naturally sweeten the shake. so you can avoid using a lot of unhealthy sugar.
  3. If using dairy milk, then always boil or heat the milk. Next cool it & chill if you prefer chilled banana milkshake. This ensures the milk is still fit to consume. Using milk without heating may curdle the drink.
  4. A handful of soaked nuts will enhance the taste, nutrition and texture of the banana shake.
  5. You can also add your favorite fruits to this like strawberry, chikoo, avacado.

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Banana milkshake

Banana milkshake is a quick healthy and delicious beverage. This banana shake is made with nuts and natural sweetener, this is great to serve any time.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

Ingredients for banana shake

  • 2 large Bananas (Ripe)
  • 2 to 4 dates or (sugar or maple syrup as needed)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon or ¼ tsp cardamom powder (or vanilla extract)
  • 2 ice cubes or milk ice cubes (optional)
  • 1½ cups chilled milk or water or coconut milk
  • 24 almonds (1 to 1½ ounce) or ½ cup fresh coconut
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Instructions

Prepare milk for banana milkshake

  • If using milk boil, cool and chill it. Using milk directly without boiling may curdle the shake. 
  • Optional – Wash and soak the almonds for 4 to 6 hours. Peel the skin and discard. Give the almonds a good rinse. You can also add them directly to the blender without soaking and blanching.
  • Add them to a blender jar. Also add dates or sugar.
  • Next put in the cinnamon or cardamom powder.
  • Pour the water or milk. Then blend well. To reduce the chunks, blend them as smooth as possible.

How to make banana shake

  • Add banana and ice cubes if using. Blend until smooth and frothy.
  • Pour banana shake to serving glasses. Consume the milkshake immediately. You can top the banana shake with your favorite toppings. I usually add a pinch of cinnamon.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Banana milkshake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 1326mg38%
Carbohydrates 89g30%
Fiber 12g50%
Sugar 51g57%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 175IU4%
Vitamin C 23.7mg29%
Calcium 101mg10%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. zari says

    December 7, 2020

    5 stars
    hi,
    i want to ask that is it safe to consume it daily with coconut milk instead of almond milk?its my second trimester.also guide me some imp diet helpful in pregnency n baby healthy development..i’ll be highly thankfull.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 8, 2020

      Hi Zari
      Congratulations! It depends on the kind of coconut milk and the quantity you use. If it is canned then I won’t suggest. Some people don’t do well with it and get reflux. I think almonds or cashews are a better option for you.
      2 servings of full fat milk
      15 soaked almonds. (I used to have about 25 per day, 15 soaked eaten first in the morning and 10 in badam milk at bed time )
      1 large serving of dal
      1 serving of meat
      2 servings of fruits
      should be the minimum per day. On the whole, you should have 1 breakfast, 2 meals, 1 to 2 snacks, 2 fruit servings, 2 milk servings (including paneer excluding yogurt). Hope these help.

      Reply
      • zari says

        December 8, 2020

        thanks alot for precious suggestions.
        i have to eat almonds with milk in morning n at bedtime?but if i eat it in morning how will i eat my breakfast then i will b full then..n one more thing should i hv to avoid yogurt?

        Reply
        • zari says

          December 8, 2020

          n also guide me about how much butter n ghee will b important

          Reply
          • swasthi says

            December 10, 2020

            Zari,
            I am sharing what I used to eat.
            6.30 am soaked almonds
            7.30 am breakfast
            10 am milk
            12.30 noon lunch
            3 noon fruits
            4.30 snack
            7 pm dinner
            9.30 to 10 pm badam milk
            The day you eat paneer, you can skip your milk. The day you eat eggs you can skip dal or meat. Include yogurt (room temperature) after meal. I used to walk for 45 mins after lunch in the neighbor hood. This helps in digestion. Soaked almonds will make you feel hungry very soon.
            I usually eat a lot of ghee so 1.5 to 2 tbsps is my regular intake per day. Depending on your current weight and baby’s weight you can decrease. Hope this helps.

  3. Shubhi says

    June 12, 2020

    Loved nutrela recipe

    Reply
  4. Mayuri B says

    June 7, 2020

    5 stars
    Hi Swasthi
    Your recepies are amazing.I have tried many of your recepies.

    Reply
  5. us says

    April 4, 2020

    Hi Swathi,
    on baby toddler food chart, you have suggested not to mix any fruit and milk.
    So is this banana shake safe to be given to my toddler. He is 31 months old.
    Please suggest.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 4, 2020

      Hi,
      Yes do not mix fruit and milk. Use water, soaked almonds and banana. If you have use dates as well. 10 soaked almonds per day are good (avoid unsoaked). You can also replace banana with any other fruits too like apple, strawberries or avocado.

      Reply
      • Sadiq says

        May 8, 2020

        Hi my baby is 1 year can I give this to him

        Reply
        • swasthi says

          May 8, 2020

          Yes you can give about 1/2 to 3/4 cup

          Reply
  6. Kavitha says

    February 10, 2020

    Hi Swasthi,

    My little one (4 yr old) hardly eats any fruits/vegetables, so her doctor suggested to give her juices by mixing with ice cream powder to induce some flavour.
    Can you suggest on this, as to how much quantity can be used and also, some suggestions on what other flavours can be used while making juices/milkshakes

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      February 12, 2020

      Hi Kavitha,
      You can cook the veggies, mash and add them to parathas. You can check this recipe – mix veg paratha.
      For fruit shakes, add some dry fruits or soaked nuts with vanilla extract or cocoa powder – Check this banana milkshake. You can also try fruit chaat. Just sprinkle some chaat masala over cut fruits.
      Ice cream powders will have lots of preservatives and additives. They are not good in the long run. Once in a while is fine. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  7. Nirav K says

    November 13, 2019

    Hi Swasthi, You recipe is amazing. Thank you. 2 years ago I use to make a simple banana shake for a pre-workout drink. But one of the gym friends suggested me to avoid it. After that, I research on google and found that it’s really harmful to our digesting system. After that, I stopped consuming it.

    If you have any good advice on this please share with me.

    Thank you again for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 18, 2019

      Hi Nirav,
      You are welcome! Yes avoid consuming them together. Instead add some soaked nuts to any fruit shake. It will taste good.

      Reply
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  9. Harshitha says

    November 5, 2019

    5 stars
    Good recipe
    It well when I tried
    Thank u

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 6, 2019

      Welcome Harshitha
      Glad you like it!
      🙂

      Reply
  10. Sujith kumar says

    September 25, 2019

    4 stars
    Super recipe
    This recipe is given body a energy
    Thank u

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      September 27, 2019

      Welcome!

      Reply
  11. Simi says

    August 29, 2019

    Will this taste good substituting coconut for almonds. If so how much can I use?

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 29, 2019

      yes you can use about half cup fresh coconut

      Reply
  12. Rashmi says

    November 22, 2018

    5 stars
    Hi Swasthi,
    What brand of blender are you using…seems like a glass jar.

    Thanks
    Rashmi

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 23, 2018

      Hi Rashmi
      Yes it is a glass jar from morries. Mine is with 2 jars – one for blending shakes or puree and 1 small spice jar. But the spice jar isn’t good.

      Reply
  13. Mehal says

    October 1, 2018

    4 stars
    24 almonds. . .
    Really??
    Hahaha
    My bro couldn’t recognize whether it is banana milk shake or almond milk shake: -D
    Bt was really awsm. . 😉

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 1, 2018

      Thanks for trying Mehal

      Reply
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  15. Gauri says

    September 20, 2018

    4 stars
    Yummy

    Reply
  16. Mahesh says

    August 23, 2018

    5 stars
    Thank you so much. I appreciate the point you mentioned about fruit and milk combination being unsafe.
    Love.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 23, 2018

      Welcome. Thanks for reading.

      Reply
  17. Sunitha says

    June 26, 2018

    5 stars
    Yummy

    Reply
  18. Karthika says

    May 9, 2018

    5 stars
    Yummy Shake. I made it this way and it was good. Pls share the food chart for 3 to 4 years old kids.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      May 12, 2018

      Thanks karthika
      Yes I will share it soon

      Reply
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