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5 from 2 reviews

This strawberry banana milkshake is cold, creamy, and fruity! It’s ready in 4 minutes, and has just 4 ingredients. It can be made using fresh or frozen fruit and can be made vegan or with dairy ingredients!

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This homemade milkshake with ice cream is a classic recipe that is both nostalgic and timeless. It’s an easy treat that feels extra special while using really simple ingredients.

Dairy free milkshakes, like my mango milkshake and coconut milkshake have been on repeat for me all summer as a way to cool down on those days where it’s just too hot to turn on the oven. I just love how easy it is to whip up!

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Banana Milkshake

  • This recipe has just 4 ingredients, and is ready in under 4 minutes!
  • You can use fresh or frozen fruit in this recipe, which means it can easily be made year round.
  • Like most of my homemade milkshakes and drinks, this shake is egg free, vegetarian, gluten free, and nut free, and can be made as a dairy free milkshake or with dairy ingredients.
  • You can top this milkshake with more vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, strawberry sauce, or chocolate sauce – or enjoy it as is!
  • This recipe makes enough for two strawberry banana milkshakes, but you can easily divide the ingredients in half to make just one or double it to make milkshakes for everyone!

Ingredients Needed

ingredients to make a strawberry banana milkshake in bowls labeled
  • Bananas: I tested this recipe with both frozen and fresh bananas and much preferred the consistency with fresh bananas. Frozen bananas work fine too but will make the milkshake thicker, kind of like a smoothie.
  • Strawberries: You can use use fresh or frozen strawberries.
  • Milk: I’ve tested this recipe with regular cows milk, and many dairy free milks. I recommend oat milk or soy milk if you are going to use a dairy free milk because they are creamier.
  • Ice Cream: Just like in my nutella milkshake with vanilla ice cream, you can use regular vanilla ice cream or use your favorite vegan vanilla ice cream. You could also make it with strawberry ice cream for extra strawberry flavor.

Featured Reader Review

“Loved this recipe! I made mine using oat milk and vegan ice cream. The kids loved it too! Thank you for the recipe!” 

Nat
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Step By Step Instructions

Note: Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

This recipe is super easy, there are only two steps to it:

a glass blender on a white tile countertop with strawberries and ice cream inside.

STEP ONE: Add all the ingredients to a blender!

a glass blender on a white tile countertop with a strawberry banana milkshake inside after blending.

STEP TWO: Blend and top with whipped cream or more ice cream if desired!

strawberry banana milkshake in a large glass with whipped cream on top and fruit around it

Expert Tips

  • Add extra milk or ice cream to adjust consistency – To make the milkshake thicker, slowly add in the milk until it’s the consistency you want it to be. If the milkshake needs more milk, add more! You can also add more ice cream to thicken the shake (this will also sweeten it).
  • Use a high powdered blender if you can– a high powered blender will just make your life a bit easier when achieving that smooth consistency. If you don’t have a high powered blender, I recommend slicing up the bananas and strawberries before adding them to the blender to make it easier to break them up.
  • Taste and adjust – if you think the shake needs more strawberry flavor, add in more strawberries. If you want it sweeter, add more ice cream or even a teaspoon of sugar or strawberry syrup. Using a sweetened vegan milk will also make the milkshake sweeter than using an unsweetened vegan milk.

Storage Instructions

This milkshake is best enjoyed fresh as soon as it’s made.

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If you make this recipe, let me know how it went in the comments below, I’d love to hear from you! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!

strawberry banana milkshake in a glass with fruit scattered around it
5 from 2 reviews

Strawberry Banana Milkshake with Ice Cream

Gabby Kislanko
This strawberry banana milkshake is cold, creamy, and fruity! It's ready in 4 minutes, and has just 4 ingredients. It can be made using fresh or frozen fruit and there's a vegan option too!
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes
Servings: 2 milkshakes
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Ingredients
 

  • ¾-1¼ cup milk, (regular or vegan)
  • ½ cup vanilla ice cream or vanilla frozen yogurt, (regular or vegan)
  • 1 large banana, (fresh or frozen)
  • 1½ cups strawberries , (fresh or frozen)

Instructions
 

  • This recipe makes 2 milkshakes. If making for one, divide the ingredients in half. Add ice cream, strawberries, diced banana, and milk to a blender then blend until smooth. Depending on your blender, you may need to add more milk if the milkshake seems too thick. You can also slice the fruit into smaller pieces if you don't have a high powered blender.
  • Divide the milkshake between two glasses. Top with whipped cream or another scoop of ice cream if desired, and enjoy!

Equipment

Blender

Notes

MILK: If the milkshake seems too thick, slowly add more milk until your desired consistency is reached. 
The milkshake will be sweeter if you use sweetened vegan milk instead of unsweetened.
FROZEN OR FRESH FRUIT: Frozen fruit will make the milkshake thicker, more like a smoothie consistency. Using fresh bananas and strawberries will make it more of a thinner milkshake consistency.
BLENDER: Use a high powdered blender if possible, to create a smooth consistency.
Storage: This milkshake is best enjoyed fresh!
Note: Calorie information provided is for the ice cream version of the milkshake.
Calories: 211kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 67mg, Potassium: 563mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 338IU, Vitamin C: 69mg, Calcium: 166mg, Iron: 1mg
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The calorie information provided for this recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.