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Ripe Banana Milkshake
Melissa Hart

Ripe Banana Milkshake

Banana makes a thick shake without malt powder or extra syrup. Freeze the slices for 20 minutes so the fruit does not warm the ice cream. A little cinnamon is enough; this is not banana bread in a glass.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large ripe banana sliced and chilled
  • 3 cups firm vanilla ice cream
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Spread the banana slices on a plate and freeze them for 20 minutes.
  2. Chill two tall glasses during the final 10 minutes.
  3. Add the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, banana and ice cream to a blender.
  4. Pulse 6 times and blend for 20 seconds until completely smooth and thick.
  5. Pour into the cold glasses and serve immediately.