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
- 2 Medium-Sized Ripe Bananas (cut in chunks)
- 2 Tsp Lime Juice
- 1 Tsp Rum Extract
- ½ Cup Cold Water
- 6 Large Ice Cubes
- 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".
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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Hi Rebecca,
This recipe is wonderful!
Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations recently posted…Homemade and Handcrafted No. 39
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Rum extract! That is so smart.
Haha, yes!
Looks delicious. We love our cocktails, but since my daughter is pregnant, we are into the mocktails these days!
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Now we have a solution!
These look sooo god . I want one right now. I can’t wait to try these. Definitely pinning for later 🙂
Fantastic!
It’s so hot here today and I could really do with one of these right now!
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These will solve that problem 😉
I’ve never had a banana daiquiri! I realllllly want this right now. Sounds amazing.
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They are so easy and delish!
This banana daiquiri looks super yummy, and I love that it’s a virgin version! Pinned of course 🙂
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Cheers! 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!
I’ll join you 😉
Rebecca, 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!
Perfect! They are so lovely!
I did not know there was a rum extract! This look delish
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Of course there is!
This Virgin banana daiquiri looks absolutely yummy and cooling on a hot summer day.
Thanks!
I 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
That is fate! Haha! I hope you whip some up to enjoy soon! xo
HI Rebecca,
How cooling and refreshing for a hot summer day. Love idea of the fruit combination. Pinned & tweeted!
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Ooh wow, these look so pretty and so delicious! I love fresh drinks that include the pulp of delicious fruit. 🙂
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Not sure bananas give you “pulp” lol!
Yum, my kids will love this…Pinned 🙂
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They will!
I just pinned this! Sounds like the delicious after dinner drink to me – doubles as dessert! ^_^
Haha, a very healthy dessert 😉 Enjoy!!
These are so pretty and such a good call on the lime juice!
The vegan 8 recently posted…Vegan Mango Caramel Swirl Cheesecake
It’s a daiquiri must!
Great idea for this hot weather!
I’m Pinning and sharing!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition recently posted…Healthy Vegan Fridays #113
Totally!
This 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 ????
Yup! The exact idea I had!
This looks so good! What a perfect way to cool down in this heat!
Lindsay Cotter recently posted…Quick Spiralized Squash Carbonara with Pancetta {Low Carb}
Sure is!
I need one of these right now and I’m upset that I don’t have it. 😉
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Good thing they take about a minutes to make 😉
Cheers! What a delicious treat! And something special for me and my kids! I love it!
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Yes!
This banana daiquiri looks refreshing and I love that it’s kid friendly! I pinned it to my Beverages board.
Great! Thanks!
I 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
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Thank you, my friend 😀 Banana daiquiri weekend for all!
What 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 😉
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table recently posted…Almond butter zucchini muffins
Haha, well either way, a daiquiri is never a bad choice 😉
a banana daiquiri sounds like one of the best drinks ever!!! I though pina coladas were good but this sounds 100x better 🙂
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This beats pina coladas in my book!
I have never tried a Banana Daiquiris, but it sounds delicious! I feel like i’m missing out big time! :O
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You must! You’ll love it!!
Believe 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! 😀
neil@neilshealthymeals.com recently posted…Borlotti Bean and Tuna Salad
Woooop! I’m not sure our heatwave will ever end….but I’m not complaining (too much)!
Virgin is all I drink so it’s great to see another yummy daiquiri option I can enjoy! 🙂
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That is good to hear 😉
Wow! They look absolutely stunning and sound so delicious. Any thing with lime has me at hello.
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I can’t believe I’ve never had a banana daiquiri! Sounds heavenly 🙂
Lucie recently posted…Healthy Bounty Bars (Vegan & No-Bake)
O, you would love it!
Yum this sounds so refreshing! Perfect for this heat wave we are having in So Cal!
Kristina @ Ms.Modify recently posted…Watermelon Lime Popsicles
Haha, and the heatwave in NJ too!
Sounds yummy!
Thanks!
Oh these look good! I haven’t had a banana daiquiri but that obviously needs to change! Tweeting to pass the word 😀
Yes it does! Thanks, dear!
I haven’t ever had a banana daiqiris – I love that you made this a virgin one – and I cannot wait to try it!
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan recently posted…Countdown to College with HP DeskJet 3636
O, Shashi! You must! Whip some up for you and the daughter 😉
Such a fun, fruity idea for a blended drink! YUM!
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I 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.
Linda @ Veganosity recently posted…Vegan Hummus, Ricotta, Kale, and Spinach Wrap
Hahaha 😉 I’m shocked you’re out of bananas!
Oh those sound wonderful. Nice choice!
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Oh man, yes please! What a perfect summertime sipping delight!
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Haha, a sipping delight for sure 😉
These look so refreshing and fun! The perfect summer treat.
Yes they are!
This sounds so yummy on a hot day!
Definitely!
I love that you used rum extract. Such a good idea!
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We’ve got to get that flavor in somehow 😉
Yum! 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!
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Ah, I think these will be the perfect way to cool off!
This looks so refreshing! Thanks for sharing!
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Okay, thanks!
So refreshing and I love that I can share them with all my pregnant friends 🙂 and my toddlers!!!
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Everyone can enjoy the sweetness!
How fun! Thinking about this … for breakfast!!!!
Haha!