Hand-Whisked Creamy Banana Milkshake (No Blender)

1.Place the peeled, very ripe bananas into a large, deep mixing bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to mash the bananas thoroughly until they form a smooth, lump-free paste. The riper the banana, the easier this step will be.

2.Add the whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the mashed bananas.

3.Using a wire whisk, vigorously whisk the mixture. Begin slowly to incorporate the milk, then increase speed, whisking rapidly for 3 to 5 minutes. The goal is to create aeration and dissolve the sugar, resulting in a frothy, slightly thickened consistency.

4.Add the ice cubes to the mixture. Continue whisking for another minute until the ice is partially crushed and the milkshake is chilled and slightly foamy.

5.Taste the milkshake and adjust sweetness if necessary. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more milk and whisk briefly.

6.Pour the finished milkshake immediately into a tall serving glass. Garnish with a light dusting of ground cinnamon, if desired, and serve immediately with a straw.