Creamy Homemade Fruit Milkshake
A thick, creamy, and naturally sweetened milkshake made with fresh or frozen fruits, cold milk, and ice. This adaptable recipe uses whole fruits for maximum nutrition and is ready in under 5 minutes—perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a quick afternoon refresher. Swap in seasonal fruits like peach, banana, or berry blends for endless flavor variations.
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- 1-2 ripe bananas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 cup cold milk (dairy or non-dairy like almond/coconut)
- 3-4 cubes of ice
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust sweetness according to fruit ripeness)
Instructions
- Peel and slice bananas if using fresh.
- Add bananas, strawberries, milk, and ice to a blender.
- Pulse several times then blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and add sweetener if desired.
- Blend again briefly to combine.
- Serve chilled in glasses, optionally garnished with banana slices or chopped strawberries.
Notes
Substitute any seasonal fruits—peaches, mangoes, blueberries, or pineapple
Freeze ripe fruit for a thicker consistency
Use yogurt or oat milk as a non-dairy creamy base
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 1 day
Freeze ripe fruit for a thicker consistency
Use yogurt or oat milk as a non-dairy creamy base
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 1 day
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 32g