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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Strawberry Banana Milkshake

    Published: Oct 21, 2024 · Modified: May 26, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This strawberry banana milkshake is super-rich, thick, and creamy, and it's chock full of bright strawberry and tropical banana flavors. It's also an incredibly easy 4-ingredient dessert!

    A glass full of milkshake with a fresh strawberry slice,

    Most people think of milkshakes as a summertime staple, and we agree, of course. However, we don't think milkshakes should be limited to summer! We make this fruity, decadent milkshake year-round. Yes, even in the cold Canadian winters!

    This milkshake was inspired by our delicious strawberry banana ice cream. We decided to take those delicious flavors and turn them into this rich, creamy shake. Oh, it's so good!

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • Limited Ingredients: It only takes four ingredients to make this milkshake!
    • Super-Easy: Just blend and enjoy!
    • Rich and Creamy: This milkshake is super rich and creamy. No watery shakes here!
    • Deliciously Fruity: The bananas and strawberries give this milkshake a bright, sweet, and tropical flavor.

    Ingredients

    You'll only need four simple ingredients to make this recipe, and you can find them in your kitchen and at the grocery store. It's a classic shake with classic ingredients.

    Ingredients needed to make recipe.
    • Vanilla Ice Cream: Vanilla ice cream makes the sweet base for the shake.
    • Whole Milk: Whole milk thins the ice cream and fruit out enough to make it drinkable.
    • Fresh Strawberries: Fresh strawberries add bright, fruity sweetness.
    • Bananas: Bananas add a rich, sweet, tropical flavor.

    For Serving:

    Whipped topping and fresh strawberries.

    See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.

    Substitutions and Variations

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this banana strawberry milkshake.

    • Fruit: Use your favorite fruits to create all kinds of different milkshakes.
    • Ice Cream: Try different ice creams for different shake flavors. Chocolate works well with both bananas and strawberries, for example.
    • Whole Milk: Any kind of milk will work but for an even richer milkshake, try using half and half instead.
    • Add Sauce: Drizzle strawberry sauce or chocolate sauce down the inner sides of each glass before pouring in your milkshake.

    Instructions

    This recipe is about as easy as it gets. All you have to do is blend and enjoy!

    Ice cream and strawberries in blender.

    Let ice cream soften in a blender for about 10 minutes, and add strawberries.

    Vanilla and bananas added to blender.

    Add bananas and vanilla.

    Milk being poured into blender.

    Add milk.

    Blender combining ingredients.

    Process for 1 minute or until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed and blend again until the mixture is uniform. Pour the milkshake into glasses. Top with whipped topping and fresh strawberries.

    Hint: If the milkshake is too thick, add a little more milk and if too thin, add another scoop of ice cream and blend.

    If you love strawberry recipes like this, you may also enjoy our salted caramel milkshake, Strawberry Pizza, Berry Smoothie or this strawberry candy recipe!

    Blended milkshake in glass with straw.

    Storage

    This recipe makes two milkshakes, so there should be no need to store any leftovers. You can freeze leftovers, but be aware that the shake won't be quite as good.

    Freezer: Store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

    Defrost: Defrost the shake in the refrigerator until it's thin enough to drink. Then, give it a good stir and serve.

    What to Serve with

    • Air Fryer Hamburgers
    • Smoked Hot Dogs
    • Air Fryer Corn Dogs
    Milkshake mixture in glass.

    Tips

    • Chill your glass inside your freezer for 20-30 minutes before adding milkshake to keep the shake cold for longer period of time when you serve it.
    • Stop blending as soon as milkshake is smooth and blended to avoid it becoming too airy and losing its creamy texture.
    • Don’t add ice if you prefer a thicker milkshake use frozen fruit instead.
    • If you are wanting a thicker milkshake use less milk or add more ice cream and for a thinner milkshake add more milk.
    • Whole milk will result in the creamiest milkshake.
    • If your ice cream is very hard leave it on the counter for 10-15 minutes to soften before blending to make it easier to blend.
    • If you prefer a richer milkshake use full-fat ice cream.
    • Taste your milkshake before serving to make sure you've achieved your desired consistency and flavor.

    Guess what? This recipe is so ridiculously easy that we have zero tips. Just mix and enjoy!

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about this strawberry banana milkshake recipe? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about a banana strawberry milkshake.

    Can I use frozen fruit for milkshakes?

    You sure can! Leave the fruit frozen and blend it right up! If you use frozen fruit, place it at the bottom so the blades can begin processing it immediately.

    What kind of blender is best for milkshakes?

    A high-speed blender is best for milkshakes and smoothies. That being said, a regular blender will work, as well. You just may have to scrape it down a couple of times to fully blend your shake.

    What's the difference between a milkshake and a smoothie?

    While many people use the word shake interchangeably for milkshakes or smoothies, they are different. Milkshakes are made with ice cream milk, and any other desired ingredients. Smoothies, on the other hand, are generally made with yogurt, milk, or fruit juice along with various fruits and vegetables. They only sometimes have added ice cream.

    A glass full of milkshake with a fresh strawberry slice,

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    A glass full of strawberry banana milkshake with a fresh strawberry slice,

    Strawberry Banana Milkshake

    Karin and Ken
    This strawberry banana milkshake uses just four ingredients to create a super-rich and creamy milkshake loaded with delicious fruit flavors.
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    Prep Time 12 minutes mins
    Blend Time 2 minutes mins
    Total Time 14 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 343 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • mixing bowl
    • Blender or food processor
    • Rubber spatula
    • Ice cream scoop
    • Sharp knife
    • cutting board

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
    • ¼ cup whole milk
    • 2 cups fresh strawberries tops cut off
    • 2 ripe bananas

    Toppings

    • whipped cream
    • fresh strawberries
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    Instructions
     

    • Let ice cream soften on counter for about 10 minutes.
    • Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender. Process for 1 minute or until smooth. Scrape down sides of blender as needed and blend again until mixture is uniform.
    • Pour milkshake into glasses.
    • Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

    Notes

    • Chill your glass inside your freezer for 20-30 minutes before adding milkshake to keep the shake cold for longer period of time when you serve it.
    • Stop blending as soon as milkshake is smooth and blended to avoid it becoming too airy and losing its creamy texture.
    • Don’t add ice if you prefer a thicker milkshake use frozen fruit instead.
    • If you are wanting a thicker milkshake use less milk or add more ice cream and for a thinner milkshake add more milk.
    • Whole milk will result in the creamiest milkshake.
    • If your ice cream is very hard leave it on the counter for 10-15 minutes to soften before blending to make it easier to blend.
    • If you prefer a richer milkshake use full-fat ice cream.
    • Taste your milkshake before serving to make sure you've achieved your desired consistency and flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 951mgFiber: 7gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 698IUVitamin C: 96mgCalcium: 235mgIron: 1mg
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