Description
Creamy Banana Smoothie – Easy, Healthy & Naturally Sweet
Prep Time: 5 min | Servings: 2
A naturally sweet, protein-packed smoothie that’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or post-workout refuel.
Ingredients
Base:
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2 ripe bananas (fresh or frozen)
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1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
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½ cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
Optional Flavor Boosters:
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1 tbsp nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp ground cinnamon
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Ice cubes (if using fresh bananas)
Optional Supercharge Add-ins:
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Handful of spinach
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1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed
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1 scoop protein powder
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1 tbsp cocoa powder (for chocolate version)
Instructions
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Prep Blender: Pour milk into the blender first.
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Add Soft Ingredients: Add Greek yogurt, nut butter, vanilla, and cinnamon.
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Add Bananas & Add-ins: Break bananas into chunks and add on top. Include any optional add-ins like spinach, chia, protein powder, or ice.
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Blend: Start on low, then increase to high for 30–60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
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Taste & Adjust: Too thick? Add milk. Too thin? Add frozen banana, ice, or yogurt. Too bland? Add honey, maple syrup, or a date.
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Serve: Pour into glasses immediately. Optional toppings: banana slices, granola, coconut flakes, or nut butter drizzle.
Notes
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Too thin? Use frozen bananas, add ice, oats, or extra yogurt.
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Too thick? Add milk or water gradually.
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Make ahead? Pre-portion solid ingredients in freezer bags; add milk in the morning. Store blended smoothies up to 24 hrs in fridge, shake or re-blend before drinking.
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Not sweet enough? Use ripe bananas or add a date, honey, or maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220cal Per Serving
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g