Fall is right around the corner, and although we think of milkshakes and cool drinks as a way to relieve the heat of the summer, they are also the perfect way to transition into the new season. This recipe for a banana cream pie milkshake is the perfect blend of summer and fall.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup vanilla ice cream
• 1 ripe organic banana
• 3 tablespoons – 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream, to top

Instructions:

1. To make the graham cracker pie crumbs, preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Stir together the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs.
3. Turn out onto a small baking sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
5. In a blender, combine the ice cream, banana, milk, 1/2 cup of the graham cracker crumbs, and vanilla extract.
6. Blend until smooth.
7. Pour into your favorite glass, and top with whipped cream and a pinch of graham cracker crumbs.

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