Banana Smoothie

This quick and easy Banana Smoothie Recipe is made with five ingredients in a blender in less than five minutes. With all-natural ingredients, great taste, and the right balance of sweetness with no added sugar, this smoothie is a treat any time of the day.

Smoothies are always a hit with my teenage children. They can’t get enough of them, so I always keep Greek yogurt and fresh fruit on hand. This recipe is a big favorite of theirs, but they also love my blueberry smoothie and my mango smoothie.

Simple Ingredients Big Taste

• Milk: You can use any dairy or nondairy milk you like, including cow’s milk, almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
• Yogurt: I like Greek yogurt’s smooth texture and high protein value, but you can use any yogurt.
• Banana: ripe and frozen
• Pineapple: frozen
• Garnish: a dash of cinnamon and whipped cream, either homemade or Reddi-Wip.

How to make a Banana Smoothie

Add the milk, Greek yogurt, frozen bananas, and frozen pineapple to a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish with a tablespoon of whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Recipe Tips

• Think ahead and freeze your bananas and pineapple (if using fresh, not frozen). Smoothies are best cold and refreshing.
• If you completely forgot to freeze your fruit, add about a cup of ice cubes to the blender. It won’t be quite as tasty, but it will still be delicious and refreshing.
• Freeze bananas with their jackets on or peel them and freeze them in zipper freezer bags. Freeze pineapple in zipper freezer bags as well.
• Always cut the fruit into large pieces before placing the pieces in the blender.
• Start with a small amount of milk and see if that is enough for the blender to get moving. If not, add more milk in small increments.
• Smoothies are best consumed promptly after being made, but they can be stored in the fridge for about an hour without compromising taste.

Recipe Variations

• Milk: cow’s milk, almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
• For More Protein: add flax seeds, oats, protein powder, peanut butter, chia seeds, cashew butter, or almond butter.
• Go Green: add kale, baby spinach, chard, avocado, or collard greens.
• Fruit: strawberries, mango, peach, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries

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