This simple and creamy Banana Smoothie recipe is ideal for preparing a healthy breakfast to start your activities full of energy!
Banana has many healthy properties, it is strong in potassium, it protects our heart, and it reduces fatigue and tiredness.
No excuse for not preparing it at home!
What is Banana Smoothie?
We already talked about the properties of bananas and now we are going to see what makes this recipe so simple and healthy, we will need the following ingredients: Bananas, Almond Milk, Honey, Vanilla Essence, and Ground Cinnamon optional.
That’s all we need for this great and delicious banana smoothie!
Ingredients For Banana Smoothie
- Bananas Sliced
- Almond Milk
- Vanilla Essence
- Honey
- Ground Cinnamon Optional
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
How to Make Banana Smoothie?
1.-Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender with ice and blend until smooth. Option to add more almond milk as needed.
2.-Pour into a highball glass, garnish with sliced banana and ground cinnamon, and enjoy!
What does the banana do in the body?
Bananas combine three fundamental nutrients: potassium (to keep blood pressure at bay), fiber (to lower cholesterol), and antioxidants (to promote vasodilation and improve circulation). In turn, it is rich in carotenes, and vitamins C and E.
Variation of a Banana Smoothie
Banana Smoothie We can make different variations combining it with fruits, adding your favorite topping such as cereals, dehydrated fruit, flavor essences, etc.
Try these other recipes: Peach Smoothie, and Mango-Coconut Smoothie.
These are some variations, be creative!
Toppings – We can add granola, chia seeds, coconut flakes, peanut butter, etc.
Fruits- Add some fresh fruit slices like raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and mango, which is a great pairing with bananas.
Protein powder– After the workout goes very well if you add ¼ cup of strawberry, vanilla, or chocolate protein powder to your smoothie.
Maple Syrup – If you like it a bit sweeter add a few teaspoons of maple syrup!
Baileys – If you want a kick of booze add 1 oz of Bayles to enhance the flavor and give it more creaminess.
Greek Yogurt – Add Plain Greek yogurt or any flavored that you like!
When to serve Banana Smoothie?
Banana Smoothie It’s healthy, and creamy you can have it on any of these occasions!
Here are some options to prepare it!
Try it as a:
- Breakfast
- Reading your favorite book
- Before or after workouts
- In a picnic
- Working at home
- Children’s birthday
- Sunday brunch
Notes:
- If you like your smoothie a bit thinner, try adding extra almond milk or if you prefer thick and creamy omit some of the almond milk.
- Put banana sliced in the freezer so as not to use ice; this will enhance your smoothie’s flavor!
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Banana Smoothie
This simple and creamy Banana Smoothie recipe is ideal for preparing a healthy breakfast to start your activities full of energy!
Banana has many healthy properties, it is substantial in potassium, it protects our heart, and it reduces fatigue and tiredness.
No excuse for not preparing it at home!
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced bananas.
- 1 cup unsweetened plain or vanilla almond milk
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sliced bananas and ground cinnamon are optional for garnish!
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender with ice and blend until smooth. Option to add more almond milk as needed.
- Pour into a highball glass, garnish with sliced banana and ground cinnamon, and enjoy!
Notes
- Â Â Â If you like your smoothie a bit thinner, try adding extra almond milk or if you prefer thick and creamy omit some of the almond milk.
- Put banana sliced in the freezer so as not to use ice; this will enhance your smoothie's flavor!
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 403Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 0mgSodium 155mgCarbohydrates 94gFiber 10gSugar 59gProtein 4g
Nutrition information isn´t always accurate!
