1 1/2 c. ice cream (vanilla or chocolate)
1 medium banana (1/2 c.; ripe), mashed
1/4 c. chocolate syrup
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. crushed ice
additional banana slices
maraschino cherries
whipped cream

In blender, place ice cream, bananas, syrup, sugar and vanilla. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth. Add ice; blend until well mixed. Garnish with whipped cream, banana slice and cherries if desired. Serve immediately.