This variation on the vanilla shake sports an extra boost of both flavor and potassium. Make sure your banana is ripe, but not overripe. This recipe makes one shake.

Things Needed:

• Blenders(Mixer)
• Drinking Glasses
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
• 1 c. cold milk
• 1 bananas - cut into chunks
• 4 scoops vanilla ice cream

Steps

1. Put ice cream, banana chunks, milk and vanilla in a blender.
2. Cover and blend on High until ingredients are well-combined and the shake is the desired consistency.
3. Pour into a tall glass and serve.

• Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon for kicks.
• Add a jigger of rum for an adult version.
• For a chocolate banana shake, add 3 tbsp. chocolate syrup or use chocolate ice cream.
• Use low-fat ice cream to reduce the number of calories in the shake.
• Add a dash of salt (brings out flavor) and a shot of whipped cream before blending. The riper the banana, the better. If your banana is a bit underripe, add some honey.
• Use strawberry ice cream.It makes the shake very tasty!