Banana smoothies are a great choice for breakfast, a midday snack, and a cure for the ill effects of alcohol consumption. The banana flavor that blends well with a variety of other flavors makes it easy to make a smoothie of your choice. You can make a healthy smoothie that is rich in protein and fiber, or a sweet smoothie similar to dessert. Once you know the basics, let your imagination run wild and create your own smoothie recipe!
Ingredients
Banana-Honey Smoothie
- 1 banana
- to 1 cup (120-240 ml) milk
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) honey
- 5 to 8 ice cubes (optional)
For 1-2 servings
Very Berry Banana Smoothie
- 1 banana
- 1 cup (250 grams) plain yogurt
- to cup (60-120 ml) orange juice
- cup (120 grams) blueberries
- 4 large strawberries, stems removed
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) agave nectar (optional)
- 5 to 8 ice cubes
For 1-2 servings
Healthy Banana Smoothie
- 1 banana
- 1 cup (240 ml) almond milk or soy milk
- 1 to 2 cups (225-450 grams) spinach
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) honey
- 1 teaspoon (3.5 grams) chia seeds (optional)
- 5 to 6 ice cubes
For 1-2 servings
Banana Cracker and Cream Smoothie
- 1 banana
- 1 cup (240 ml) half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) maple syrup
- (1.5 grams) teaspoon cinnamon
- teaspoon (0.65 grams) nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) cracker flakes (optional)
For 1-2 servings
Banana Smoothie for Breakfast
- 1 banana
- cup (120 ml) milk
- cup (125 grams) yogurt
- cup (40 grams) oatmeal
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) peanut butter (optional)
- 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 grams) honey (optional)
- -½ teaspoon (0.65-1.5 grams) cinnamon (optional)
- A few ice cubes (optional)
For 1-2 servings
Step
Method 1 of 5: Making a Banana-Honey Smoothie
Step 1. Peel and cut the bananas, then put them in a blender
For a thicker smoothie, use frozen bananas. If you don't have a blender, you can use a food processor with a metal blade.
Step 2. Add honey and milk
The more milk you add, the thinner the smoothie will turn out. For a thicker smoothie, use plain yogurt or vanilla yogurt instead.
- For added protein, toss in 3 tablespoons (45 grams) of peanut butter.
- For added taste, add a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- If honey isn't available, you can use sugar, agave nectar, stevia, or even maple syrup instead.
Step 3. Add ice if you like
If you're using frozen bananas, you don't need to add more ice, unless you like a very thick smoothie.
Step 4. Blend all ingredients until smooth and evenly mixed
Blend until there are no more lumps in it. You may have to turn off the blender every now and then, open it, and push any ingredients stuck to the walls of the blender down with a rubber spatula.
You may need to turn the blender on to "smoothie", "blend", or "pure" depending on the tool you are using
Step 5. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve
You can enjoy them right away, or garnish them first with a dollop of whipped cream, banana slices, or a drop of honey.
Method 2 of 5: Making Very Berry Banana Smoothie
Step 1. Prepare the fruits
Peel and chop bananas. Wash the strawberries, cut the stems, and slice them into quarters or halves (to make them easier to mash). Wash the blueberries.
For a thicker smoothie, you can use frozen bananas
Step 2. Put the fruits in the blender
If you don't have a blender, you can use a food processor with a metal blade instead.
Step 3. Add the orange juice and yogurt
If you like a sweeter smoothie, add some honey. If you don't have agave nectar, you can use other sweeteners such as honey, stevia, or sugar.
Step 4. Add ice
If you use frozen bananas, you can reduce the amount of ice cubes or not use them at all.
Step 5. Blend the ingredients until smooth and well blended
You may need to turn off the blender every now and then, open it, and push the ingredients against the walls with a spatula. Continue to puree and mix all the ingredients until there are no more lumps left.
Step 6. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve
You can serve it without any additions, or garnish it with a few sliced bananas, strawberries, or some blueberries.
Method 3 of 5: Make Healthy Banana Smoothies
Step 1. Pour the almond milk into a blender or food processor
If you don't have almond milk, you can make your own by mashing cup (70 grams) of almonds in 1 cup (240 ml) of water.
Step 2. Add spinach and puree with almond milk
You may have to add it a little at a time as spinach leaves are sometimes difficult to grind. Continue to puree until the spinach leaves are evenly mixed with the almond milk. Pureeing the spinach first will result in a smoother smoothie.
Don't worry, the spinach will not taste after the smoothie is ready to serve. Spinach will only turn the smoothie green while enriching its nutrients
Step 3. Peel and cut the bananas then put them in a blender
For a thicker smoothie, you can use frozen bananas instead. In this step, you can also add 5-6 ice cubes which will make your smoothie cooler and thicker.
Step 4. Add peanut butter and honey
For added fiber, add some chia seeds. Also, try adding ground peanut butter instead of peanut butter as it will be easier to grind and result in a smoother smoothie.
Step 5. Blend all ingredients until smooth and well mixed
Turn off your blender every now and then and push any ingredients stuck to the walls of the blender down with a spatula. That way, everything will be mixed more evenly.
Step 6. Pour the smoothie into a tall glass and enjoy
This drink is rich in various nutrients and protein, and can fill you up for hours making it perfect for breakfast!
Method 4 of 5: Making Cracker and Creamy Banana Smoothie
Step 1. Mash the bananas together half-and-half
First, peel and cut the bananas, then mash them until smooth. This mixture will form the basis of a smooth smoothie.
- For a thicker smoothie, use frozen bananas instead.
- For a lighter smoothie, use whole milk or skim milk instead of half-and-half.
Step 2. Add maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg
These ingredients will provide a complex and strong flavor. If you don't like maple syrup, substitute it with other sweeteners such as: agave nectar, honey, jam, molasses, sugar, etc.
Step 3. Consider adding cracker flakes to add crunch to your smoothie
You can also use vanilla-flavored cookie flakes. At this step, you can also add other flavors. Here are some options to inspire you to try:
- Add a little cocoa powder or cocoa powder to give it a soft chocolate taste.
- Make a sweet-spicy smoothie by adding teaspoon (0.65 grams) of chili powder.
Step 4. Blend until all ingredients are really soft
Do not let any lumps, grains, or strands remain. You may have to turn off the blender every now and then and push the ingredients against the walls with a rubber spatula to make sure they're evenly mixed.
Step 5. Pour the smoothie into a tall glass and serve
You can enjoy it right away, or decorate it with cinnamon, nutmeg, or banana slices. To make your smoothie even more dessert-like, garnish it with whipped cream, dripping chocolate syrup, and a pinch of colorful chocolate chips, topped with maraschino cherries.
Method 5 of 5: Make Banana Smoothie for Breakfast
Step 1. Put the peeled and chopped bananas in the blender
For a thicker smoothie, use frozen bananas. If you don't have a blender, you can use a food processor with a metal blade.
Step 2. Add milk, yogurt and oatmeal
For a sweeter smoothie, use vanilla yogurt. Meanwhile, to make a smoothie that is not too sweet, use plain yogurt. You can also use yogurt instead of milk to make an even thicker smoothie.
Step 3. Add cinnamon, honey and peanut butter
Cinnamon will add spice to your smoothie, honey will give it a sweet taste, and peanut butter will add protein. If using peanut butter, choose to use a smooth jam, as it will be much easier to grind than peanut butter.
If you like a very cold and thick smoothie, add some ice cubes
Step 4. Blend all ingredients until smooth and well blended
Turn off the blender every now and then and push the ingredients against the walls. This way, all the ingredients will be evenly mixed and there will be no lumps left in the smoothie.
Step 5. Pour the smoothie into a tall glass and serve
You can enjoy it right away or decorate it with a sprinkling of oatmeal, a pinch of cinnamon, or a drop of honey.
Tips
- The fresher the fruit used, the tastier the resulting smoothie.
- Use frozen fruit for a thicker smoothie. You don't even need to use ice!
- Try adding yogurt instead of milk and ice. You just need to replace milk and ice with yogurt, it can be plain yogurt or vanilla flavored yogurt for a sweeter smoothie.
- Kiwi fruit, mango, papaya, and other fruits go well with bananas.
- You can add 1 or 2 scoops of ice cream to your smoothie for added flavor. The result will be more like a milkshake.
- If you don't want to use cow's milk, replace it with almond milk! It tastes delicious, can provide a natural sweetness, and is lower in calories.
- If you can't eat dairy, try almond milk, or coconut milk (add a little more as they are very thick and frothy), or soy milk. Some shops also sell lactose-free cow's milk.
- If you are vegan and there is honey in the recipe, substitute it for agave nectar. The taste and consistency are similar. You can also try using other sweeteners such as sugar, stevia, and vanilla extract.
- Is the smoothie too bland for you? Add more flavors! A delicious selection of additional ingredients include: cardamom, chocolate syrup, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, honey, nutmeg and vanilla extract.
- Make a more luxurious smoothie by garnishing it with the remaining ingredients. For example, if you're using strawberries in a smoothie, place the strawberry slices on top. Or, if you're using chocolate syrup, pour a little syrup on top.
