How to Make the Perfect Banana Split Milkshake
American · Easy · 7 min · 2 servings
This banana split milkshake captures all the classic flavors of a banana split sundae blended into one thick creamy frozen drink with banana strawberry and chocolate. A fun homemade banana split shake recipe that is the perfect way to enjoy a classic ice cream parlor favorite.
Why this recipe works
This Banana Split Milkshake recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 7 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 470 calories with 8g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 medium ripe banana peeled
- 0.5 cup fresh strawberries hulled
- 2.5 cups vanilla ice cream
- 0.33 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
- 1 cup whipped cream
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prep the Fruit
Peel the banana and break it into chunks. Hull and halve the fresh strawberries. For extra thickness freeze the banana chunks for at least one hour before blending.
Step 2: Blend the Shake
Add the banana chunks, strawberries, vanilla ice cream, and whole milk to the blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds until completely smooth and a beautiful swirled pink color develops.
Step 3: Assemble and Serve
Pour the shake into tall glasses and drizzle chocolate syrup down the inside of the glass before filling. Top with whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, and a fresh strawberry half. Serve right away.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- fresh strawberries → frozen strawberries for convenience and a thicker shake texture
- chocolate syrup → hot fudge sauce warmed slightly for a richer chocolate flavor
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using an overripe mushy banana that overpowers the other fruit flavors in the shake
- Blending the chocolate syrup into the shake which muddies the color instead of using it as a visual drizzle
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 470 calories, 8g protein, 70g carbs, 17g fat, 3g fiber.
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