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    August 31, 2022 Desserts

    3 Ingredient Strawberry Banana Milkshake (With Ice Cream)

    3 Ingredient Strawberry Banana Milkshake

    This quick and easy recipe makes the best 3 ingredient strawberry banana milkshake with ice cream that you’ll ever have!

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    The Best Homemade Milkshake

    I love a good milkshake recipe that is super thick and creamy. The combination of fruit and ice cream has to be one of the most heavenly treats on the planet. I can attest that this is definitely the best 3 ingredient strawberry banana milkshake with ice cream.

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    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    There are so many things to love about this milkshake recipe, but here are just a few:

    • There are only 3 ingredients
    • All you need is a blender
    • You can make this recipe in 5 minutes
    • This milkshake is extra thick and creamy
    • It’s a great no-bake dessert option

    Ingredients

    This 3 ingredient milkshake is just as easy as it sounds. Here’s what you’ll need to make a homemade strawberry banana milkshake with ice cream:

    Vanilla Ice Cream: Being from Texas, I love using Blue Bell vanilla ice cream, but any vanilla ice cream will do!

    Frozen Strawberries: Adding frozen strawberries will give your shake a sweet strawberry flavor, beautiful pink color, and perfect thickness.

    Frozen Banana: Freezing your banana will help in achieving a super thick and creamy texture when the shake is blended.

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    How To Make This Recipe

    Prepare the ingredients: If you are freezing your own fruit, peel your banana and cut the tops of your strawberries before freezing.

    Blend everything together: In a blender, add the ice cream, followed by the frozen fruit.

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    You can either press the milkshake/ice cream button on your blender or use the pulse button to slowly combine ingredients.

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    Pour and serve: Pour your strawberry banana milkshake into a glass and add desired toppings. You’re now ready to enjoy your shake!

    Recipe Tips and Tricks

    • Peel your banana before freezing. Once a banana is frozen, it can be extremely difficult to remove the peel. Save yourself the trouble and remove the peel before freezing. I usually put my banana in a ziplock bag before tossing it in the freezer.
    • Make sure your ice cream is fully frozen when adding it to the blender. Slightly melty ice cream can affect the texture of your shake.
    • Use frozen fruit. Frozen fruit provides the thickest milkshake texture. You can either buy frozen fruit, or freeze your own fresh fruit before making this recipe.
    • Stir if needed. If your frozen fruit and ice cream has trouble blending, don’t worry. Stop your blender completely and remove the lid. Stir ingredients with a spoon or spatula and then continue to blend.
    • Add milk as needed. I usually make this recipe without adding milk in order to keep my milkshake extra thick. However, if you're having trouble getting the ingredients to blend even after stirring, add milk in small amounts until your milkshake blends smoothly.

    Making Milkshakes In A Blender

    Using a blender to make milkshakes is the quickest and easiest way to make these frozen treats at home. You can also read about best practices for making milkshakes in a blender in my thick banana milkshake post!

    For thinner shakes: If you prefer a thinner, more liquid milkshake, try using fresh fruit instead of frozen or adding more milk until your shake has the desired texture. Blending your milkshake for longer can also help achieve a more liquidy texture.

    For thicker shakes: To make a super thick shake, add lots of ice cream! The more ice cream and less liquid you add to your milkshake, the thicker it will be. Freezing any ingredients you want to add, like fruit, will provide a thicker consistency as well.

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    Recipe Variations

    This 3 ingredient strawberry banana milkshake recipe is delicious as is. However, it can be fun to switch things up and explore new flavors. These are some of my favorite recipe variations.

    • Use strawberry ice cream instead of vanilla
    • Add ice, milk, and vanilla protein powder instead of ice cream to turn this into a strawberry banana smoothie.
    • Add cocoa powder for a chocolate strawberry banana milkshake
    • Use chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla
    • Add in a spoonful of peanut butter

    Topping Ideas

    If you like adding lots of toppings to your milkshakes like I do, here are some topping ideas you might like:

    • Whipped Cream
    • Fresh strawberries
    • Fresh banana slices
    • Nilla wafers
    • Nuts
    • Sprinkles
    • Chocolate drizzle
    • Strawberry sauce
    • Caramel sauce
    • Crushed graham crackers

    Whipped Cream For Milkshake

    Making homemade whipped cream for milkshakes is super easy to do. I always prefer homemade whipped cream to canned whipped cream if I have time. 

    All you need is two ingredients: heavy cream and sugar/sweetener. In a large bowl, add heavy whipping cream and the sweetener of your choice. Use a hand mixer to whip the cream until it thickens and forms stiff peaks.

    Add as much as you want on top of your milkshake. You can store the rest in a covered bowl in your refrigerator for a few days.

    Recipe FAQ’s

    Should I use fresh or frozen fruit?

    I prefer to use frozen fruit for a super thick milkshake. However, if you like a thinner shake, you could use fresh fruit.

    Are strawberries and bananas a good combination?

    YES! Strawberries and bananas are a classic fruit combo. The tartness of the strawberry compliments the sweet creaminess of the banana. Combining these two fruits with ice cream makes for an incredible dessert.

    How can I make a milkshake thicker?

    To thicken a milkshake, add more ice cream and use frozen fruit instead of fresh. Make sure all ingredients are fully frozen and not melting when adding them to the blender.

    Can I make this milkshake without a blender?

    If you don’t have a blender, you can use a nutribullet to blend the ingredients as well. I would recommend getting a blender if you plan on making milkshakes often. I’ve found it to be the easiest way to make homemade milkshakes.

    How do I store leftovers?

    You can store leftovers in the freezer overnight. You can reblend it to restore its texture. However, in my opinion all milkshakes taste the best fresh.

    What blender works best for milkshakes?

    In my experience, any blender works for making milkshakes. I will always swear by my Blendtec Blender for making milkshakes, smoothies, and anything really. The quality is incredible!

    Should I add Ice to my milkshake?

    Nope! Adding ice will water down the milkshake flavor and create an icy texture instead of creamy. Try freezing your milkshake ingredients instead!

    Can I make a milkshake without milk?

    Yes! I usually make my milkshakes with ice cream and without milk to keep them thicker.

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    3 Ingredient Strawberry Banana Milkshake

    August 31, 2022
    This quick and easy recipe makes the best 3 ingredient strawberry banana milkshake with ice cream that you’ll ever have!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Dessert, Drinks, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 oz
    Calories 353 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup frozen strawberries
    • 1 frozen banana
    • 1 ½ cups vanilla ice cream

    Instructions
     

    • In a blender, add the vanilla ice cream, frozen strawberries, and frozen banana.
    • Use the milkshake/ice cream button on your blender to mix ingredients.
    • Pour milkshake into a glass, add desired toppings, and enjoy!
    Keyword 3 ingredient milkshake, best homemade strawberry banana milkshake, strawberry banana milkshake, strawberry banana milkshake with ice cream

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    Comments

    1. Shawneece says

      September 28, 2022 at 2:11 am

      5 stars
      I am never going to buy a strawberry banana milkshake again. This is AMAZING and so easy!

      Reply
    2. Katie says

      September 12, 2022 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect strawberry banana milkshake! Super easy to make and so delicious!

      Reply
    3. nancy says

      September 11, 2022 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      can't go wrong with this 3 Ingredient Strawberry Banana Milkshake. So yummy

      Reply
    4. Jess says

      September 10, 2022 at 8:47 pm

      5 stars
      Brings me back to my childhood!

      Reply
    5. Shelby says

      September 10, 2022 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love that there are only three ingredients! I topped it with caramel sauce and it made the best summer treat!

      Reply
    6. Linda says

      September 10, 2022 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      I love a thick milkshake! Using frozen fruit was perfect...next time I'm going to toss in some chocolate chips! Yum!

      Reply
    7. Katie says

      September 06, 2022 at 6:24 am

      5 stars
      Such a perfect strawberry banana milkshake recipe! It's the perfect balance of sweet and creamy!

      Reply
    8. nancy says

      September 05, 2022 at 8:27 pm

      5 stars
      what an amazing milkshake recipe. i used frozen berries and tastes just as good

      Reply
    9. Shelby says

      September 05, 2022 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      I love how thick this milkshake comes out! The perfect indulgence.

      Reply
    10. Jacqui says

      September 05, 2022 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! It’s so delicious and easy to adjust. I swapped some dairy ingredients to plant based but it turned out just as great.

      Reply
    11. Nancy says

      September 04, 2022 at 11:04 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for this easy recipe with strawberries and ice cream. Super satisfying

      Reply
    12. Sarah says

      September 04, 2022 at 5:44 am

      5 stars
      Yum, this look delicious, and with all that fruit its practically healthy!

      Reply
    13. Gina says

      September 03, 2022 at 9:41 pm

      5 stars
      3 ingredients, a blender, and 5 minutes for a delightful treat. Great tasting and just what I needed this afternoon.

      Reply
    14. Jere says

      September 03, 2022 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      It's been ages since I made a homemade milkshake and I love this recipe with the banana, it adds a lot of creaminess to the shake.

      Reply

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