Banana Milkshake Recipe | Wholesome Banana Shake (2024)

By Dassana Amit
Last Updated: September 1, 2023

Gluten Free, Vegan
4.60 from 10 votes • 22 Comments

This Banana Milkshake recipe includes sweet bananas and coconut milk for a rich and creamy consistency that everyone (especially kids) will love. Plus I add a bit of vanilla and cinnamon for an extra delicious drink that’s perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or even for a healthy dessert. This Banana Shake recipe is also vegan.

About This Banana Milkshake

Traditional Indian milkshakes are cold and creamy drinks that are made in a variety of tasty flavors. I love all sorts of milkshakes, from decadent Chocolate Shake to fresh and fruity Strawberry Milkshake or Mango Milkshake – just about any favorite ingredient can be turned into a shake!

However, it should be noted that unlike thick and frosty milkshakes made in the United States and other countries, Indian versions do not typically include ice cream. (Restaurants usually will note *with ice cream* on menus.)

Instead, our shakes tend to be have a medium consistency that is creamy but light. They are prepared with dairy milk or plant-based milks, depending on what other ingredients are being used.

For this banana milkshake recipe I always use either coconut milk or almond milk. According to ayurveda, bananas and dairy milk do not go well together. This combination can lead to indigestion and a sluggish stomach.

But when made with a plant-based milk this banana shake becomes a super healthy and nutritious drink. It is vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for those who are lactose intolerant.

You can even add a pinch of cardamom powder or cinnamon powder for extra gut health and delicious flavor.

Banana milkshakes are sweet enough that kids will love them, and they can be considered a dessert. Or enjoy a refreshing banana milkshake for a quick breakfast or snack that’s both light and filling.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to make Banana Milkshake

1. First peel and chop 3 medium sized bananas, roughly 2 cups. Add the chopped bananas in a mixer or blender jar.

Have overripe bananas? Add them in the blender to make a flavorful milkshake. Frozen bananas also make a creamy thick shake.

2. Then add 2 cups of lite coconut milk or thin coconut milk, preferably cold or chilled. I have used Homemade Coconut Milk with a very thin consistency.

3. Add a ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, or 1 to 2 pinches of vanilla powder. This is optional, but the vanilla really does help to balance the sweetness of the banana and adds great flavor.

4. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons, or more or less to taste, of raw sugar or jaggery.

You can also use palm sugar, coconut sugar, honey or maple syrup instead of raw sugar, if you prefer. Or opt to omit the sweetener.

5. Blend until smooth. If you find the banana shake to be very thick, add a few splashes of water and blend again until you get the desired consistency.

6. Pour into 2 large or 3 small glasses.

Serving Suggestions

If you like you can sprinkle some ground cinnamon or ground green cardamom powder onto each banana milkshake. Serve right away while cold.

Banana discolors due to oxidation, so to get the best flavor and taste, drink the shake as soon as you make it. I would not recommend to refrigerate the banana shake even for a few hours.

Expert Tips

1. Milk: Although I prefer plant based milks like coconut milk or almond milk for this Banana Shake recipe, you can prepare a tasty milkshake with cashew milk, oats milk or even soy milk.
2. Bananas: You can also use overripe bananas as well as frozen bananas for this milkshake recipe. Frozen ones will result in a creamier and thicker shake. When using overripe bananas, adjust the quantity of sugar depending on the sweetness of the bananas.
3. Thicker milkshake: As is, this drink is quite smooth and creamy. To make a thicker milkshake similar to what you’d find in the U.S., simply add a handful of ice cubes while blending. You also can flash freeze the banana slices on a baking sheet for one hour before using or use a vegan vanilla ice cream.
4. Sweetener: You can use any of these sweeteners in this recipe – raw sugar, jaggery, palm sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup or agave syrup. You can also skip adding the sweetener, if you wish to.
5. Flavorings: Both the vanilla extract/essence or powder and ground cinnamon are optional ingredients in this milkshake. You can choose not to add either.

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This Banana Milkshake recipe from the archives was first published in May 2013. It has been updated and republished on September 2023.