SUMMER BANANA SPLIT MILKSHAKE

INGREDIENTS

For the shake:

1 banana (ripe)

1 cup strawberry ice cream

1 cup vanilla ice cream

¾ cup cold milk (more or less for thickness)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings:

Whipped cream

1 banana (sliced)

2–3 strawberries (halved)

1 tbsp peanut butter or Nutella (melted for drizzle)

1 tbsp chocolate syrup

1 tbsp chopped peanuts or granola

Optional: maraschino cherry on top 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make the base:

In a blender, combine the ripe banana, strawberry ice cream, and ½ the milk. Blend until smooth. Pour into bottom half of glass.

2. Create the layer:

Blend vanilla ice cream with remaining milk and vanilla extract. Carefully pour it on top of the strawberry layer.

3. Decorate:

Top with a swirl of whipped cream. Arrange banana slices and strawberry halves around the whipped cream.

4. Drizzle the magic:

Add peanut butter or Nutella drizzle, chocolate syrup, and chopped peanuts or granola for crunch.

5. Serve chilled with a cherry on top (optional) and a big straw!