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Matcha Banana Milkshake | Creamy, Malty & Not Too Sweet
Creamy, lightly sweet, with matcha’s malty aroma and banana’s natural body.
Prep 5–8 min Ready ≈10–30 min Batch ≤ ~2.3 L Serve within 30 min
Matcha Banana Milkshake
Blend, chill briefly, then let GSEICE finish the texture. Thick, silky, and not too sweet.
Servings • Ingredient Matrix
| Ingredients | 2–3 Servings | 4–6 Servings | 6–8 Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana (ripe) peeled weight | 1½ cups slices (~180 g) | 3 cups slices (~360 g) | 4½ cups slices (~540 g) |
| Whole milk (cold) | 1–1¼ cups (8–10 oz / 240–300 ml) | 2–2½ cups (16–20 oz / 480–600 ml) | 3–3¼ cups (24–26 oz / 720–780 ml) |
| Heavy cream | ¼ cup (2 oz / 60 ml) | ½ cup (4 oz / 120 ml) | ¾ cup (6 oz / 180 ml) |
| Simple syrup (1:1) or honey | 1–2 tbsp | 2–4 tbsp | 3–5 tbsp |
| Matcha powder | 2–3 tsp | 4–6 tsp | 2–3 tbsp |
| Cold water | ½–¾ cup (4–6 oz / 120–180 ml) | 1–1¼ cups (8–10 oz / 240–300 ml) | 1½–1¾ cups (12–14 oz / 360–420 ml) |
| Optional finishers | Vanilla extract (¼–½ tsp), pinch of salt, shaved white chocolate, or toasted coconut flakes. Aim total sugar ≈10–14% for best freeze; keep total volume ≤ ~2.3 L. | ||
Guidance: milkshakes are best served within 30 minutes. Keep total sugar about 10–14% and total batch ≤ ~2.3 L.
Directions
- Blend bananas, milk, cream, syrup/honey, matcha, and water until smooth and cold.
- Taste and adjust sweetness; add vanilla and a tiny pinch of salt if desired.
- Pre-chill bowl and liquids if possible. Pour into the GSEICE slushy maker (≤ ~2.3 L).
- Select Milkshake. When the flow slows and ribbons fall, stop the cycle.
- Serve in chilled glasses. Top with a dusting of matcha and shaved white chocolate.
Tips
Ripe but not brown
Use bananas with freckles for sweetness and body; avoid fully brown bananas for cleaner flavor.
Thicker or lighter
For thicker texture, reduce water slightly or add a few ice cubes; for lighter, swap part of the milk for oat milk.
Matcha quality
Ceremonial-grade tastes grassy and sweet; culinary-grade is bolder—start small and adjust.
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