Description
Enjoy a creamy Banana Split Milkshake that blends the classic flavors of banana, chocolate, and strawberry. Perfect for warm days or as a sweet dessert, this treat is topped with whipped cream and a cherry for a delightful finish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2% for creaminess)
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/4 cup strawberry syrup
- 1/4 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup crushed nuts (optional, for topping)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Choose two ripe bananas, peel them, and slice them into smaller pieces.
- Let the vanilla ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften.
- Pour 1 cup of milk into a measuring cup.
- Get your chocolate and strawberry syrups ready.
- Have whipped cream, crushed nuts, and maraschino cherries ready for garnishing.
- In a blender, combine the sliced bananas, softened vanilla ice cream, and milk. Add vanilla extract if using. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add chocolate and strawberry syrups to the blender and blend for a few seconds until incorporated.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more milk if too thick or more ice cream if too thin.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup along the inside of tall glasses.
- Pour the milkshake mixture into the prepared glasses, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Top each milkshake generously with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle crushed nuts over the whipped cream and place a maraschino cherry on top.
- Enjoy fresh with a straw and a long spoon.
- Serve with chocolate chip cookies or banana bread for a fun dessert experience.
- Get creative by adding peanut butter or swapping syrups for other flavors.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, consider using frozen bananas.
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before serving for an extra frosty treat.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing syrup amounts or using unsweetened versions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes