Your frosty tropical cocktail favorite made without the alcohol and right in a blender with just 3 real ingredients! Virgin Banana Daiquiris that are gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free you and even the kids can enjoy this healthy recipe!
Banana daiquiris hold such a dear place in my heart! I had my first one many years ago (we’re talking virgin!) at the Boathouse restaurant in Wildwood, NJ when we were down on our yearly “family vacation” for the NJ Fireman’s convention. I would look forward to going to one of our dinner there (we would end up going a few times over the week) just for that drink. I thought it was the greatest thing I ever tasted!
I literally could drink these all day, every day. I think I loved the specific ones from Boathouse so much more than anywhere else because they topped it off with a ton of whipped cream 😉 I also felt like such an adult when the waiter came around to take my drink order and I would ask for my fancy banana daiquiri (which is a lie, as I made one of my parents say my order since I was the shyest little girl). I remember one time I had to get a strawberry one and it was just not the same. I was so disappointed!
I missed that glorious little frost mocktail with all my heart and the beachy end-of-summer memories it evoked for me. So why not make one right at home in the blender with just some banana, lime, rum extract (and water and ice!). Perfect to satisfy those cravings and probably 1000x cheaper! While I wish I was sitting overlooking the dock, boats, and seagulls, (with the best chicken marsala; Boathouse made the best!), this comes in a close second!
The fact that these banana daiquiris are so simple, yet do delicious is even more of a plus. While sometimes I do get the urge to drive 3 and a half hours down to the tip of New Jersey, I guess pulling out my (usually) lonely blender may just be a better idea. Especially since cars and I just don’t get along (if you’ve been following my Instagram stories you’ll know what I mean!). A few steps to the kitchen seems much safer!
Virgin Banana Daiquiris
Virgin Banana Daiquiris
Your frosty tropical cocktail favorite made without the alcohol and right in a blender with just 3 real ingredients! Virgin Banana Daiquiris that are gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free you and even the kids can enjoy this healthy recipe!
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
- 2 Medium-Sized Ripe Bananas (cut in chunks)
- 2 Tsp Lime Juice
- 1 Tsp Rum Extract
- 1/2 Cup Cold Water
- 6 Large Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until frosty smooth!
- Pour into 2 glasses and serve with a slice of lime and maybe some “whipped cream“.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
If you ever find yourself down in Wildwood, NJ, go check out Boathouse and order a round of banana daiquiris (alcoholic or not!) You won’t be sorry! If you can’t wait or you happen to live nowhere in the region, then this recipe may just be for you!
So tell me:
+ Have you ever had a Banana Daiquiri?
+ What food/drink makes you think of the end of summer? The NJ fireman’s convention is always in September, right when summer is sadly fleeting 🙁
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Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations says
September 20, 2016 at 10:50 pmHi Rebecca,
This recipe is wonderful!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 21, 2016 at 7:14 amThank you!
Marie says
August 26, 2016 at 7:34 pmRum extract! That is so smart.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 27, 2016 at 3:26 amHaha, yes!
Cathy Lawdanski says
August 24, 2016 at 3:38 pmLooks delicious. We love our cocktails, but since my daughter is pregnant, we are into the mocktails these days!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 24, 2016 at 4:20 pmNow we have a solution!
Jennifer says
August 23, 2016 at 9:42 pmThese look sooo god . I want one right now. I can’t wait to try these. Definitely pinning for later 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 24, 2016 at 1:03 amFantastic!
Emma says
August 23, 2016 at 3:40 pmIt’s so hot here today and I could really do with one of these right now!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2016 at 4:16 pmThese will solve that problem 😉
Kate says
August 23, 2016 at 11:02 amI’ve never had a banana daiquiri! I realllllly want this right now. Sounds amazing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2016 at 12:55 pmThey are so easy and delish!
Evi @ greenevi says
August 23, 2016 at 6:48 amThis banana daiquiri looks super yummy, and I love that it’s a virgin version! Pinned of course 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2016 at 6:51 amThank you!
Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands says
August 22, 2016 at 10:03 amCheers! I’ll be making these up to sip on the deck as we soak up and enjoy these last days of “summer” before the girls go back to school!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2016 at 11:47 amI’ll join you 😉
Nikki says
August 22, 2016 at 9:48 amRebecca, I absolutely love banana Daiquiris. But obviously it’s not something that I sip on very often. Definitely not in the middle of the day! This is the perfect answer. I can still get that great taste without the alcohol. I even have rum extract in my cupboard. It’s on!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2016 at 10:02 amPerfect! They are so lovely!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
August 22, 2016 at 8:53 amI did not know there was a rum extract! This look delish
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2016 at 10:01 amOf course there is!
Julie Syl Pit Stop Crew says
August 21, 2016 at 12:49 pmThis Virgin banana daiquiri looks absolutely yummy and cooling on a hot summer day.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2016 at 12:54 pmThanks!
Claire says
August 20, 2016 at 3:05 pmI love Banana Daiquiris but never thought of making them at home, and I’ve just recently been given some Rum extract I had no idea what to do with! Must be fate! 🙂 xx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 20, 2016 at 3:08 pmThat is fate! Haha! I hope you whip some up to enjoy soon! xo
Marla says
August 20, 2016 at 12:30 pmHI Rebecca,
How cooling and refreshing for a hot summer day. Love idea of the fruit combination. Pinned & tweeted!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 20, 2016 at 1:33 pmThanks!
Emily says
August 20, 2016 at 11:23 amOoh wow, these look so pretty and so delicious! I love fresh drinks that include the pulp of delicious fruit. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 20, 2016 at 1:32 pmNot sure bananas give you “pulp” lol!
Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com says
August 20, 2016 at 9:03 amYum, my kids will love this…Pinned 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 20, 2016 at 9:53 amThey will!
Mariana says
August 19, 2016 at 7:24 pmI just pinned this! Sounds like the delicious after dinner drink to me – doubles as dessert! ^_^
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 20, 2016 at 6:30 amHaha, a very healthy dessert 😉 Enjoy!!
The vegan 8 says
August 19, 2016 at 6:41 pmThese are so pretty and such a good call on the lime juice!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 19, 2016 at 6:43 pmIt’s a daiquiri must!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
August 19, 2016 at 12:55 pmGreat idea for this hot weather!
I’m Pinning and sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 19, 2016 at 1:36 pmTotally!
Rebecca says
August 19, 2016 at 7:44 amThis looks like a wonderful idea for parties and BBS’s not just for me but for the kiddies too we can all feel grown up together ????
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 19, 2016 at 11:41 amYup! The exact idea I had!
Lindsay Cotter says
August 18, 2016 at 9:20 pmThis looks so good! What a perfect way to cool down in this heat!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 19, 2016 at 12:09 amSure is!
Courtney says
August 18, 2016 at 6:44 pmI need one of these right now and I’m upset that I don’t have it. 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 18, 2016 at 6:53 pmGood thing they take about a minutes to make 😉
Kaitie says
August 18, 2016 at 2:03 pmCheers! What a delicious treat! And something special for me and my kids! I love it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 18, 2016 at 2:05 pmYes!
Nicole says
August 18, 2016 at 11:03 amThis banana daiquiri looks refreshing and I love that it’s kid friendly! I pinned it to my Beverages board.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 18, 2016 at 2:02 pmGreat! Thanks!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
August 18, 2016 at 10:22 amI love that you made your own version of a beloved drink! Also, “1000x cheaper” <– I'm all for that! So clever to use rum extract to kick this that extra special kick. Now I'm craving a banana daiquiri! Time to get our blender fun on! Have a wonderful weekend, Rebecca. Pinning, of course. xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 18, 2016 at 10:25 amThank you, my friend 😀 Banana daiquiri weekend for all!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
August 18, 2016 at 9:49 amWhat a beautiful drink! I was always a strawberry daiquiri girl but had a banana one in Mexico and now it’s my go-to whenever I’m somewhere tropical. I can’t wait to make this cleaned-up version at home so my kids can try it – and so I can add some rum and pretend I’m lying on a beach somewhere 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 18, 2016 at 10:22 amHaha, well either way, a daiquiri is never a bad choice 😉
rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
August 18, 2016 at 7:23 ama banana daiquiri sounds like one of the best drinks ever!!! I though pina coladas were good but this sounds 100x better 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 18, 2016 at 8:53 amThis beats pina coladas in my book!
nadia says
August 18, 2016 at 6:28 amI have never tried a Banana Daiquiris, but it sounds delicious! I feel like i’m missing out big time! :O
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 18, 2016 at 6:31 amYou must! You’ll love it!!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
August 18, 2016 at 3:19 amBelieve it or not we have a heatwave in Scotland at the moment. (Well, what I mean is we’ve actually seen the sun over the last few days 😉 )
And, if it continues to this weekend, then I’ll be making these for Sunday breakfast! 🙂
Pinned my friend, just lovely! 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 18, 2016 at 6:26 amWoooop! I’m not sure our heatwave will ever end….but I’m not complaining (too much)!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
August 17, 2016 at 7:57 pmVirgin is all I drink so it’s great to see another yummy daiquiri option I can enjoy! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 8:07 pmThat is good to hear 😉
POPPY says
August 17, 2016 at 7:54 pmWow! They look absolutely stunning and sound so delicious. Any thing with lime has me at hello.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 8:06 pmHa, thank you Poppy!
Lucie says
August 17, 2016 at 6:53 pmI can’t believe I’ve never had a banana daiquiri! Sounds heavenly 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 8:05 pmO, you would love it!
Kristina @ Ms.Modify says
August 17, 2016 at 2:47 pmYum this sounds so refreshing! Perfect for this heat wave we are having in So Cal!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 2:55 pmHaha, and the heatwave in NJ too!
Brittany says
August 17, 2016 at 1:35 pmSounds yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 1:59 pmThanks!
Debra @ Bowl Me Over says
August 17, 2016 at 1:04 pmOh these look good! I haven’t had a banana daiquiri but that obviously needs to change! Tweeting to pass the word 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 1:54 pmYes it does! Thanks, dear!
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
August 17, 2016 at 12:48 pmI haven’t ever had a banana daiqiris – I love that you made this a virgin one – and I cannot wait to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 1:53 pmO, Shashi! You must! Whip some up for you and the daughter 😉
Sarah says
August 17, 2016 at 12:27 pmSuch a fun, fruity idea for a blended drink! YUM!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 12:30 pmYes! Thank you!
Linda @ Veganosity says
August 17, 2016 at 12:13 pmI LOVE the idea of using rum extract to make it taste like an adult daiquiri! SO SMART! I ate my last banana this morning, so I need to get out of my chair and into the car right now so I can make one this afternoon.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 12:29 pmHahaha 😉 I’m shocked you’re out of bananas!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
August 17, 2016 at 11:05 amOh those sound wonderful. Nice choice!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 11:41 amThanks, dear!
Laura says
August 17, 2016 at 11:04 amOh man, yes please! What a perfect summertime sipping delight!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 11:41 amHaha, a sipping delight for sure 😉
Jennifer @ SimplePureWhole says
August 17, 2016 at 10:39 amThese look so refreshing and fun! The perfect summer treat.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 10:42 amYes they are!
Keeley McGuire says
August 17, 2016 at 10:15 amThis sounds so yummy on a hot day!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 10:42 amDefinitely!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
August 17, 2016 at 9:37 amI love that you used rum extract. Such a good idea!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 10:41 amWe’ve got to get that flavor in somehow 😉
Michelle says
August 17, 2016 at 7:33 amYum! Those sound absolutely wonderful and so lovely everyone can enjoy them! We’re having a cousins pool party this weekend…this would be fun to serve!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 7:34 amAh, I think these will be the perfect way to cool off!
Rachel@RachelMcMichael.com says
August 17, 2016 at 6:15 amThis looks so refreshing! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 7:28 amOkay, thanks!
sarah@creatingbettertomorrow says
August 17, 2016 at 6:02 amSo refreshing and I love that I can share them with all my pregnant friends 🙂 and my toddlers!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 7:27 amEveryone can enjoy the sweetness!
jules says
August 17, 2016 at 9:29 amHow fun! Thinking about this … for breakfast!!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2016 at 10:41 amHaha!