Banana Smoothie

A classic banana smoothie that’s all about bananas! Bananas thicken, sweeten, and flavor this delicious smoothie. It takes 2 minutes to make and it’s easy to customize!

Why You’ll Love it:

Bananas are one of my all-time favorite ingredients for smoothies! I pick up two bunches every time I’m in the store.

Their naturally sweet and creamy texture goes in ANY kind of smoothie – green, fruit, chocolate, etc. They have a mild flavor that blends right in.

But this banana smoothie is ALL about the nanners! It’s just three ingredients and forgiving too.

Key Ingredients:

• Frozen bananas – A frozen banana blends into an ultra-creamy and thick consistency! It’s perfect for smoothies. Bananas are a good source of fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
• Milk – You can use whatever you have on hand – plant-based or regular. I used unsweetened almond milk.
• Greek yogurt – For some high-quality protein and extra creaminess! For a sweeter smoothie, use vanilla Greek yogurt.

How to Make a Banana Smoothie:

This banana smoothie couldn’t be easier!

• Combine ingredients: Add all the ingredients to your blender.
• Blend: Turn your blender on low speed, then increase the speed to high. Blend until smooth.

• Taste: Taste for consistency and flavor. Adjust as desired. If you want it sweeter, add a teaspoon of honey, etc. If it’s too thick, add more liquid.
• Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!

How to Freeze Bananas:

Whenever my bananas begin to look spotty, I immediately peel and freeze them. There’s multiple ways to do this, but I’m lazy so I just break them in half and freeze them in bags. Two halves = one frozen banana.

If you have a high-speed blender, you don’t need to cut them into slices. The blender can handle the big chunks just fine.

If you prefer to freeze bananas in slices, it’s a little bit more work. Here’s what to do:

• Slice the bananas into 1-inch thick slices.
• Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Arrange the banana slices on the sheet pan in an even layer.
• Freeze for at least 1 hour or until they’re frozen.
• Transfer the banana slices to a freezer-safe bag and mark the date with a permanent marker.

Variations:

• Protein powder – Add a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder!
• Nut butter – Add 2 tablespoons of peanut, cashew, or almond butter.
• Ice cubes – For an icier texture, add a cup of ice cubes.
• Oats – Add 1/3 cup of rolled oats to make this a filling breakfast smoothie.
• Seeds – Add 2 teaspoons of chia seeds or 1 tablespoon of hemp hearts for added fiber and omega-3’s.

Recipe Tips:

• I always start with less liquid, then add more as needed. This way my smoothie isn’t runny. I prefer a thick but pourable consistency. If the smoothie’s too thick, simply add more milk!
• If you don’t have a high-speed blender, cut the bananas into slices before you freeze them. Smaller chunks are easier on a low-powered blender.
• I highly recommend a high-speed blender! They’re built to pulverize frozen ingredients into a super smooth consistency. I LOVE my Vitamix or for a more budget-friendly option, my Ninja.

Banana Smoothie Recipes:

• Banana Protein Smoothie
• Ultra-Creamy Banana Smoothie Bowl
• Orange Banana Smoothie
• Chocolate Banana Smoothie