Coconut Shake (Creamy & No Ice Cream!)

Name: Coconut Shake (Creamy, No Ice Cream!)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 small frozen bananas; 1 cup canned coconut milk; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; toasted coconut or coconut flakes, for serving (optional)

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This creamy coconut shake is cold, refreshing and packed with tropical coconut flavor. Made without ice cream, this easy coconut milkshake comes together in just 5 minutes with a few simple ingredients. It’s thick, creamy and perfect when you want a quick homemade drink or refreshing summer treat.

Be sure to check out the video and tips below.

Creamy coconut shake with toasted coconut flakes in a tall glass.

If you're craving something cold and creamy, this coconut shake is one of the easiest drinks to make. Frozen banana gives it a thick, milkshake-like texture while canned coconut milk adds plenty of tropical coconut flavor. Best of all, there's no ice cream and no ice needed — just blend and serve in 5 minutes.

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🥥 Why You’ll Love This Coconut Shake
🥄 Ingredients needed
🥥 What Coconut Milk Is Best for a Coconut Shake?
👩🏼‍🍳 How to make a Coconut Shake
💡 Tips & Tricks
❓ FAQS
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🥥 Why You’ll Love This Coconut Shake

Ready in 5 minutes. Just add everything to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

No ice cream needed. Frozen banana creates a thick, creamy coconut shake without using ice cream.

Only a few ingredients. Made with simple ingredients including coconut milk, frozen banana, maple syrup and vanilla.

Creamy and refreshing. Canned coconut milk gives this shake a rich, velvety texture with plenty of tropical coconut flavor.

Easy to customize. Adjust the sweetness or add a splash more coconut milk to make it exactly how you like it.

🥄 Ingredients needed

FROZEN BANANAS: Two small ripe frozen bananas.

COCONUT MILK: Use canned coconut milk for the richest, creamiest texture and coconut flavor.

MAPLE SYRUP: Adds a touch of sweetness. Adjust to taste depending on how ripe your bananas are.

VANILLA EXTRACT: Enhances the coconut flavor and adds a little warmth.

TOASTED COCONUT OR COCONUT FLAKES: Optional, for garnish.

Ingredients for coconut shake with frozen bananas, coconut milk, maple syrup and vanilla.

🥥 What Coconut Milk Is Best for a Coconut Shake?

For the thickest and creamiest coconut shake, I recommend using full-fat canned coconut milk. It gives the shake a rich coconut flavor and helps create a milkshake-like texture without ice cream.

Full-fat canned coconut milk: Best for a thick, rich and creamy shake.

Light canned coconut milk: Works well if you prefer a lighter coconut shake, although the texture won't be quite as thick.

Carton coconut milk: You can use it, but the shake will be thinner. If using carton coconut milk, start with slightly less and add more only as needed.

Whichever type you choose, make sure your bananas are frozen — they're what give this coconut shake its cold, creamy texture without ice cream.

👩🏼‍🍳 How to make a Coconut Shake

1. Add the ingredients:

Place the frozen bananas, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender.

2. Blend until creamy:

Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. If your coconut shake is too thick, add a small splash of coconut milk and blend again.

3. Taste and adjust:

Taste the shake and add a little more maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter.

4. Pour and serve:

Pour into a glass and top with toasted coconut or coconut flakes, if desired. Serve immediately while cold and creamy.

All of the ingredient inside of a blender.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Use very ripe bananas. The riper the bananas are before freezing, the naturally sweeter your coconut shake will be.

Freeze the bananas first. Frozen bananas are what make this shake thick and cold without ice cream or ice cubes.

Start with less liquid. It's much easier to thin a thick shake with another splash of coconut milk than to fix one that's too runny.

Chill the coconut milk. For an extra-cold shake, refrigerate your can of coconut milk before blending.

Serve immediately. This coconut shake has the best thick and creamy texture straight from the blender.

❓ FAQS

What is a coconut shake made of?

This coconut shake is made with frozen bananas, coconut milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract. The frozen bananas make it thick and creamy without needing ice cream.

Can I make a coconut shake without ice cream?

Yes. Frozen bananas give this coconut shake a thick, creamy texture without ice cream. They also add natural sweetness and keep the shake cold.

Can I use carton coconut milk instead of canned?

Yes. Carton coconut milk works, but the shake will be lighter and thinner. Canned coconut milk gives the coconut shake a richer, thicker and creamier texture.

Do I need to add ice?

No. The frozen bananas chill and thicken the shake, so you don't need ice cubes. This also prevents the coconut flavor from becoming watered down.

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