How to Make a Chocolate Banana Milkshake

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Chocolate and banana share a great affinity, the two flavors blending together perfectly to create a rich and satisfying taste. When a banana is added to a chocolate milkshake, the drink suddenly takes on a richer, creamier and fruitier flavor than the usual chocolate milkshake. For many people, it's all that's needed for a healthy, hearty snack to get them through to the next meal. If you are vegan or just can't have dairy, don't worry; you can still make one too!

Servings: 1 to 2
Prep time: 5 to 10 minutes
Calories: 591/serving

Ingredients

Basic Chocolate Banana Milkshake^{[1]XResearch source}

1 banana, peeled and sliced
1 cup (144 grams) vanilla or chocolate ice cream
¾ cup (180 milliliters) milk
2 to 5 tablespoons chocolate syrup
¼ cup (45 grams) mini chocolate chips (optional)
1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter

Vegan Chocolate Banana Milkshake^{[2]XResearch source}

1 banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen
1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder
1 tablespoon almond butter
1/3 cup (80 milliliters) unsweetened almond milk
¼ cup (45 grams) mini baking chocolate chips (optional)

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Making a Basic Chocolate Banana Milkshake

This will make it easier to mix in and give you a smoother milkshake in the end. If you'd like your milkshakes extra thick, use a frozen banana instead.
You can use vanilla ice cream for a less-intense flavor, or chocolate ice cream for a more intense flavor.
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You can use any type of milk, but whole milk will give you a richer-tasting milkshake. If you like your milkshakes on the thin side, use up to 1 cup (240 milliliters) of milk. If you like your milkshakes on the thicker side, use only 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) of milk.
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Add 2 to 5 tablespoons of chocolate syrup. If you used vanilla ice cream, you may want to use up to 5 tablespoons of chocolate syrup. If you are using chocolate ice cream, you might want to use only 2 tablespoons so as not to overwhelm the banana flavor.^{[3]XResearch sourceallrecipes.com/recipe/32571/chocolate-banana-smoothie/}
- For extra flavor, add 1 tablespoon of smooth peanut butter.^{[4]XResearch source}
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Close the blender, and blend until everything is smooth and evenly combined. There should be no lumps, clumps, streaks, or swirls. If the milkshake isn't blending smoothly enough, pause the blender, and use a spatula to scrape the ingredients down the sides.
- If you'd like some extra crunch, ad ¼ cup (45 grams) of mini chocolate chips in the last few seconds of blending.
Pour the milkshake into one or two tall glasses and add a straw. If you'd like, you can garnish it with a swirl of whipped cream, some chocolate sauce, or chocolate curls.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Making a Vegan Chocolate Banana Milkshake

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Add one frozen banana, peeled and sliced, into a blender. If you'd like a thinner milkshake, you can use a regular, non-frozen banana. Cutting the banana before adding it to the blender will make it easier to mix together and give you a smoother drink in the end.
- Using frozen bananas is highly recommended. They will replace the ice cream in the milkshake.
Try to get the kind used for baking. It is pure cacao and does not contain any dairy.
If you really don't like the taste of almonds, you can use peanut butter instead, or omit it entirely.
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Pour in 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) of unsweetened almond milk. You can use the plain kind or the vanilla flavored kind. For a twist, you could even try coconut milk instead!^{[5]XResearch source}
- For an even thicker milkshake, add in some ice cubes or frozen almond milk.
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Close the blender, and blend until smooth. Everything should be evenly combined, with no lumps, clumps, streaks or swirls. If your ingredients are not blending smoothly, pause the blender, and use a spatula to scrape the chunky mixture down the sides.
- For extra crunch and chocolate-y flavor, add ¼ cup (45 grams) of mini baking chocolate chips. They are typically dairy-free, but check the label to make sure.
Pour it into a tall glass and serve it with a straw. For extra flavor, you could add a sprinkle of cinnamon or cacao powder on top.
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Can I use chocolate liquid in the milk?
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Yes you can. Just substitute the usual amount of liquid chocolate you use to make your drink instead of the solid chocolate and you are good to go.
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Can I blend the ice with the bananas?
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Yes, you can. But personally, I prefer using frozen bananas. You get the perfect banana flavor without watering it down!
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Do I have to use chocolate syrup with chocolate ice cream?
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You do not have to do so with pre-made chocolate ice cream, but I do recommend using chocolate syrup if you're using vanilla ice cream. Of course, it all depends on personal preference.
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If the milkshake is too thick, add some more milk. If it is too thin, add some ice cream, ice cubes, or a frozen banana.
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If you are adding ice cubes, consider using cubes made from frozen milk; it won't dilute the flavor as much.
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Add some peanut butter for extra flavor.
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