Ingredients

These ingredients come together to form a powerhouse of flavor:

???? 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (hulled)
???? 1 ripe banana (the riper, the sweeter!)
???? 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream (or frozen yogurt)
???? 3/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based like almond/oat)
???? 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (for extra richness)
???? (Optional) 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup for added sweetness
❄️ Ice cubes, as needed for thicker texture
???? Whipped cream, for topping
???????? Sliced strawberry and banana, for garnish
???? (Optional) Fresh mint leaves, for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the ingredients
Wash and hull the strawberries. Peel and slice the banana. If using fresh fruit, you can freeze it ahead of time for a thicker shake.

Step 2: Blend the base
In a high-powered blender, add:

1 cup strawberries
1 banana
½ cup vanilla ice cream
¾ cup milk
¼ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp honey (if using)
A few ice cubes

Step 3: Blend until smooth
Blend everything on high speed for 30–60 seconds until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and frothy. Adjust consistency with more milk (to thin) or ice (to thicken).

Step 4: Taste and adjust
Taste your shake! If it needs more sweetness, add a splash more honey or a dash of vanilla extract.

Step 5: Serve in style
Pour into chilled tall glasses. Top generously with whipped cream, sliced fruit, and a mint leaf for that café-worthy finish.

Notes

This shake is uncooked, but a few blending notes help perfect it:

Use frozen fruit for a thicker, colder shake without watering it down
Don’t over-blend, as the cream can start to thin out
Add liquids first in the blender for smoother consistency
Use a high-powered blender if adding extras like peanut butter or protein powder

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 290
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g