Banana milkshake recipe
 A deliciously indulgent banana milkshake, topped with a swirl of vanilla-flavoured whipped cream and grated chocolate. For a healthier version, try using 3 frozen bananas and omit the ice cream when making the milkshake, and skip the topping. For this recipe you will need a blender and, for the whipped cream topping, a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. 2 large ripe bananas75g/2⅔oz vanilla ice cream ½ tsp ground cinnamon, plus extra to serve300ml/10fl oz milk 2 large ripe bananas 75g/2⅔oz vanilla ice cream ½ tsp ground cinnamon, plus extra to serve 300ml/10fl oz milk 75ml/2½fl oz double cream1 tsp vanilla bean paste2 tsp maple syrup1 square dark chocolate, finely grated 75ml/2½fl oz double cream 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 2 tsp maple syrup 1 square dark chocolate, finely grated Method Peel and slice the bananas, then place in a freezer box or bag and freeze for 1 hour until nearly frozen.Meanwhile, prepare the topping. Whisk the cream together with the vanilla paste and maple syrup until it holds firm peaks. Scoop into a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle and chill until ready to use.To make the milkshake, tip the frozen banana slices into a blender, then add the ice cream, cinnamon and milk and blend on high speed until smooth. Alternatively, you can combine the ingredients using a hand-held stick blender in a bowl.Divide the milkshake between two tall glasses and pipe a swirl of the whipped cream topping onto each one. Scatter with cinnamon and grated dark chocolate, if liked, and serve. Peel and slice the bananas, then place in a freezer box or bag and freeze for 1 hour until nearly frozen. Peel and slice the bananas, then place in a freezer box or bag and freeze for 1 hour until nearly frozen. Meanwhile, prepare the topping. Whisk the cream together with the vanilla paste and maple syrup until it holds firm peaks. Scoop into a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle and chill until ready to use. Meanwhile, prepare the topping. Whisk the cream together with the vanilla paste and maple syrup until it holds firm peaks. Scoop into a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle and chill until ready to use. To make the milkshake, tip the frozen banana slices into a blender, then add the ice cream, cinnamon and milk and blend on high speed until smooth. Alternatively, you can combine the ingredients using a hand-held stick blender in a bowl. To make the milkshake, tip the frozen banana slices into a blender, then add the ice cream, cinnamon and milk and blend on high speed until smooth. Alternatively, you can combine the ingredients using a hand-held stick blender in a bowl. Divide the milkshake between two tall glasses and pipe a swirl of the whipped cream topping onto each one. Scatter with cinnamon and grated dark chocolate, if liked, and serve. Divide the milkshake between two tall glasses and pipe a swirl of the whipped cream topping onto each one. Scatter with cinnamon and grated dark chocolate, if liked, and serve. Recipe tips For a vegan version, this can be made with dairy-free milk and ice cream. For a less indulgent milkshake, use 3 frozen bananas and omit the ice cream when making the drink, and skip the whipped cream topping.