Banana Milkshake (Without Ice Cream)

A sugar-free Banana Milkshake (Without Ice Cream) for the whole family! So simple and done in no time with those forgotten bananas on the counter. Simply using milk, ice and vanilla extract for a new ritual for lazy morning weekends.

A simple smoothie or Banana Milkshake (Without Ice Cream) made with frozen or ripe bananas and some extra dried banana powder to give it an extra kick! Kids dig this shake, plus it’s great to strengthen those little bones of theirs; no need for sugar since the bananas are naturally sweet enough. The dried bananas will also help bring some taste and texture to the milkshake. I must credit my husband for this recipe from his own childhood! Really simple and fast one the little ones will deeply enjoy and make lovely milk moustaches with!

Bananas

Bananas are naturally filled with sugar; the older and darker they get, the more sugar they contain! Many people drop their ripe bananas in the freezer to preserve them longer, which makes fantastic milkshakes. But it’s not necessary to freeze the bananas. As for the dried bananas, make sure they are not the fried version with salt; otherwise, the milkshake will take a strange turn!

The Type of Milk

If you plan to offer this beverage to a young child, medical professionals always suggest using full-fat cow’s milk due to its high fat and protein content. Alternative types of milk such as almond, hazelnut, oat, and others do not provide sufficient nutrients for little ones. Therefore, my primary recommendation would be whole milk. If the baby has trouble with lactose, soy milk would be the closest alternative in terms of protein and fat content, provided that it contains added calcium. Grain or Nut-based milks can be used for adult consumption, preferably with added Vitamin D to facilitate calcium absorption. The combination of calcium, potassium (from the milk) and magnesium (from the bananas) is excellent for promoting heart health, strong bones, and overall well-being for individuals of any age.

Variations

This recipe used a little whipped cream made without sugar and dried banana powder on the glass to decorate and add taste to the drink. Although those two elements are optional if you want to do a quick shake, cut on those, and you’ll also have a decent drink. You could decorate the glasses inside with melted chocolate or add some lovely berries to the shake! This is all up to your preference! A glass rim covered with chocolate sprinkles or crushed peanuts would be fantastic too!

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Healthy Banana Milkshake

A sugar-free banana milkshake for the whole family! So simple and done in no time with those forgotten bananas on the counter and made without ice cream. Simply milk, ice and vanilla extract for a new ritual for lazy morning weekends.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana, drink, milkshake, no added sugar, smoothie

Servings: 3 people

Calories: 480kcal

Author: Marie Breton

Ingredients

• 2 bananas ripe or frozen
• 500 ml milk
• 6 ice cubes
• ⅓ tsp vanilla extract optional
• 3 tbsp dried bananas optional
• 200 ml heavy cream
• salt a pinch

Metric – US Customary

Instructions

• Start by grinding the dried bananas. Then wet the side of the glasses in water and cover with the banana powder.
• Add the leftover of banana powder, the ice cubes, bananas, vanilla extract, milk and salt to a blender and blend until smooth.
• Make some wipped cream with heavy cream by simply whisking until right consistency, no need for sugar but you can add a bit.
• Fill the glasses with the shake, then whipped cream and top it with a crunchy dried banana.

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Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 684mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1327IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Banana Milkshake

Amount per Serving

Calories

480

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

35

g

54

%

Saturated Fat

 

23

g

144

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

8

g

Cholesterol

 

96

mg

32

%

Sodium

 

87

mg

4

%

Potassium

 

684

mg

20

%

Carbohydrates

 

37

g

12

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

25

g

28

%

Protein

 

9

g

18

%

Vitamin A

 

1327

IU

27

%

Vitamin C

 

8

mg

10

%

Calcium

 

263

mg

26

%

Iron

 

0.5

mg

3

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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