Banana Smoothie
Banana smoothies are the ultimate morning pick-me-up, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with creamy Greek yogurt for a luscious drink. Perfect for busy days or as a nutritious snack, this recipe is not only easy to make but customizable to suit your taste. Add spinach for a green boost or protein powder for an energy kick. Enjoy the vibrant flavor and refreshing texture that makes every sip feel like a treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (about 240g)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or flavored)
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative like almond milk)
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Peel and chop the ripe bananas into chunks.
- In a blender, combine banana chunks, Greek yogurt, milk, sweetener, and ice cubes.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more honey or syrup.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately; garnish with banana slices or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg