Description
A delicious and refreshing banana smoothie perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional for added nutrition)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and slice them into smaller pieces.
- In a blender, add the banana slices, milk, Greek yogurt, and sweetener (if used).
- Include the ice cubes to achieve a refreshing cold smoothie.
- Cover the blender and blend on high speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- If you’re using chia seeds or vanilla extract, add them after blending and pulse for a few seconds to mix.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a bit more milk, and blend again.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more honey or syrup.
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve right away for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, include Greek yogurt.
- Adjust sweetness according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Smoothies
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg