Banana smoothies are great as a breakfast, afternoon snack or hangover cure. Because bananas combine with other flavors, it's very easy to make a smoothie to suit any taste. It is possible to make a healthy drink full of protein and fiber, or a sweet one, as a dessert. Once you've learned the basic recipe, you can let your imagination fly and invent your own recipes, as bananas are just one of many options!
Ingredients
banana smoothie with honey
- 1 banana
- ½ to 1 cup (120 to 240 ml) of milk
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) honey
- 5 to 8 ice cubes (optional)
Makes one to two servings
Banana smoothie with fruit mix
- 1 banana
- 1 cup (250 grams) of unflavored yogurt
- ¼ to ½ cup (60 to 120 ml) of orange juice
- ½ cup (120 grams) of blueberries
- 4 large strawberries without stem
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of agave nectar (optional)
- 5 to 8 ice cubes
Makes one to two servings
healthy banana smoothie
- 1 banana
- 1 cup (240 ml) of almond or soy milk
- 1 to 2 cups (225 to 450 grams) of spinach
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of honey
- 1 teaspoon (3, 5 grams) of chia seeds (optional)
- 5 to 6 ice cubes
Makes one to two servings
Creamy banana pie smoothie
- 1 banana
- 1 cup (240 ml) of cream mixed with milk (½ cup each)
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of maple syrup
- ½ (1.5 grams) teaspoon of cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon (60 mg) of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of honey biscuits (optional)
Makes one to two servings
Banana smoothie for breakfast
- 1 banana
- ½ cup (120 ml) of milk
- ½ cup (125 grams) of yogurt
- ½ cup (40 grams) of oats
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of peanut butter (optional)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 grams) of honey (optional)
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon (0, 6 to 1, 5 grams) of cinnamon (optional)
- A handful of ice cubes (optional)
Makes one to two servings
Steps
Method 1 of 5: Making a Honey Banana Smoothie
Step 1. Peel and slice a banana and place it in a blender
To make a thick smoothie, use a frozen banana. If you don't have a blender, use a food processor with metal blades.
Step 2. Add the milk and honey
The more milk you use, the thinner the smoothie will be. For a thick smoothie, use unflavored or vanilla-flavored yogurt.
- To add more protein, add 3 tablespoons (45 grams) of peanut butter.
- For added flavor, add a pinch of powdered cinnamon.
- If you don't have honey, you can use sugar, agave nectar, sweetener or maple syrup.
Step 3. Add ice if desired
If you're using frozen bananas, you don't need to add ice cubes - unless you want the smoothie to be really thick.
Step 4. Beat ingredients until everything is well mixed and uniform
Don't let it get lumpy. Take a few moments to stop, open the lid and push the build-up to the sides with a rubber spatula.
Depending on what type of blender you have, you may need to choose a setting such as: "smoothie", "blend" or "mashed"
Step 5. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve
You can drink it like this or garnish it with whipped cream, banana slices or a little honey.
Method 2 of 5: Making a Banana Smoothie with Fruit Mix
Step 1. Prepare the fruits
Peel and slice the banana. Wash the strawberries, cut the stalks and cut them in half or four (to make the blender's work easier). Wash the blueberries.
To make a thicker smoothie, freeze the banana
Step 2. Place the fruit in a blender
If you don't have one, use a food processor with metal blades.
Step 3. Add the juice and yogurt
If you want the drink to be sweet, add the honey. If you don't have agave nectar, use another sweetener such as honey, dietary sweetener, or sugar.
Step 4. Put on ice
If you froze the banana, you can add less ice or not.
Step 5. Beat ingredients until smooth
Pause the blender occasionally, open and push the components down with a spatula. Keep pulsing and mixing until it no longer becomes lumpy.
Step 6. Place the smoothie in a glass and serve
Take it like this or garnish with slices of banana, strawberry or some blueberries.
Method 3 of 5: Making a Healthy Banana Smoothie
Step 1. Place the almond milk in a blender or food processor
If you can't find almond milk, make your own by mixing one cup (240 ml) of water and ½ cup (70 grams) of almonds.
Step 2. Add the spinach and beat it with the almond milk
Put the leaves in small portions as they are difficult to beat. Continue beating until the leaves are completely mixed with the milk. Adding the spinach to the beginning makes the smoothie more even when done.
Don't worry about what spinach tastes like because it won't show. It will just make the drink a nice green color and bring in lots of nutrients
Step 3. Peel and slice the banana and put it in a blender
To make the smoothie thicker, freeze the banana. Add five to six ice cubes if you prefer; they will make the smoothie colder and thicker.
Step 4. Add the peanut butter and honey
To add more fiber, add chia seeds. Go for a smoother peanut butter over the greasy ones; it will be easier to beat and will make the smoothie less thick.
Step 5. Beat ingredients until they are uniform and homogeneous
Turn off the blender occasionally and push what has accumulated to the sides using a spatula. This will help the ingredients mix better.
Step 6. Place the smoothie in a large glass and enjoy
It's full of nutrients and protein, which will keep you full for hours. He is a great breakfast!
Method 4 of 5: Making a Creamy Banana Pie Smoothie
Step 1. Blend the banana, milk and cream in a blender
Peel and slice the banana first, and place in a blender. Mix the milk with the cream and place in a blender as well, beating until well combined. This gives a creamy base for the drink.
- To make a thicker smoothie, use a frozen banana.
- To make a more liquid smoothie, use whole milk or skim milk only, not mixed with heavy cream.
Step 2. Add the maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg
These ingredients will make the smoothie full of flavor. If you don't have maple syrup or don't like it, add another sweetener, such as agave nectar, honey, jelly, molasses, sugar and so on.
Step 3. Consider adding crushed honey biscuits to make the drink crispy
It is also possible to use two vanilla wafer cookies. Add other flavors too. Here are some ideas:
- Add cocoa or mini chocolate chips to give a smooth chocolate touch.
- Make a sweet, spicy smoothie by adding ¼ teaspoon (60 mg) of cayenne pepper.
Step 4. Beat until ingredients are smooth
Don't let it get lumpy. Stop the blender occasionally and push the build-up to the sides using a rubber spatula; this ensures that everything will be well mixed.
Step 5. Place the smoothie in a large glass and serve
Drink it like this or garnish with more cinnamon, nutmeg or banana slices. To make it even more like a dessert, add a little whipped cream, chocolate syrup and colored sprinkles; finish with a cherry on top.
Method 5 of 5: Making a Banana Smoothie for Breakfast
Step 1. Place a peeled and sliced banana in a blender
To make the smoothie thicker, use a frozen banana. If you don't have a blender, use a food processor with metal blades.
Step 2. Add milk, yogurt and oats
To make the smoothie sweeter, use vanilla yogurt. To make it less sweet, use unflavored yogurt. If you want the drink to be thick, don't add milk, and put more yogurt instead.
Step 3. Add cinnamon, honey and peanut butter
Cinnamon will add a strong flavor to the smoothie, while honey will give it a sweet touch. Peanut butter gives more protein. If using peanut butter, use the smoothest type; it will be much easier to beat than the fatter version.
If you like smoothies that are very cold and thick, add ice cubes
Step 4. Beat ingredients until they are uniform and homogeneous
Stop blender occasionally and push buildup into sides of glass. This ensures that everything is well mixed and prevents the drink from sticking.
Step 5. Place the smoothie in a large glass and serve
Drink it like this or garnish with oats, a pinch of cinnamon or a little honey.
Tips
- The fresher the fruit, the more delicious the smoothie will be.
- Use frozen fruit to make the smoothie thicker. It won't even be necessary to use ice in this case.
- Instead of using milk and ice, use yogurt! Simply replace the milk with yogurt and don't add ice. Use unflavored or vanilla yogurt if you want the drink to be sweeter.
- Kiwi, mango, papaya and other fruits are also good with bananas.
- Add a scoop or two of ice cream to the smoothie to make it more flavorful. It will look more like a milkshake.
- If you don't want to use regular milk, try almond milk! It's delicious, acts as a natural sweetener, and has fewer calories.
- If you can't consume dairy products, try using almond milk, coconut milk (start with a small amount, as it's very thick and creamy) or soy milk. Some stores also have lactose-free milk.
- If you are vegan and the recipe calls for honey, use agave nectar. The taste and consistency are very similar. You can also use other sweeteners like sugar, vanilla extract and dietary sweeteners.
- Is the smoothie bland? Add flavor to it! Here are some good choices: cardamom, chocolate syrup, cocoa powder, cinnamon powder, nutmeg and vanilla extract.
- Make the smoothie more chic by garnishing it with the leftover ingredients. For example, if you used strawberries in your drink, put a sliced strawberry on top. If you used chocolate syrup, put some on top as well.