Banana smoothie


Healthy banana smoothie, made with only 4 ingredients. Learn how to make the best banana smoothie with protein and fiber to give you energy for your day!

This simple smoothie mixes wonderfully thick and creamy. It is full of rich banana flavor and is a good source of potassium. If you love banana smoothies, try my strawberry-banana smoothie and peanut butter-banana smoothie recipes.




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Do you often have more ripe bananas on your counter than you can eat? You can always make banana bread, but you can also freeze these bananas for later use in smoothies. Ripe bananas with a few brown spots are perfect for baking in bread and adding to smoothies because they are naturally sweet.

This banana smoothie is one of my easiest smoothie recipes. It is made with simple ingredients that I always have in my kitchen, so I can make it anytime I need a quick breakfast. This simple smoothie is also a healthy snack for children.

This banana smoothie is best made with frozen bananas, but you can use unfrozen ripe bananas in a pinch. Frozen bananas help to cool the smoothie and make it extra thick and creamy, similar to a milkshake.


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HOW TO FREEZE BANANAS

If you find yourself with more ripe bananas than you can eat, freeze them and you have frozen bananas ready whenever you want to make a smoothie.

To freeze bananas, start by peeling the bananas and cutting them into 1/2 inch thick rounds.
Place the sliced bananas in a zip baggie and squeeze out excess air. Or freeze in another airtight container.
Freeze for at least 8 hours and up to 1 month, then add the frozen bananas to your favorite smoothie recipes.
The bananas may stick together a little as they freeze, but you can easily separate any large lumps. It's okay if a few banana slices are stuck together when you put them in your blender.
To prevent bananas from sticking together, you can first freeze the banana slices in a single layer on a baking tray and then place them in an airtight container. I don't usually bother myself with this extra step.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS BANANA SMOOTHIE RECIPE

It will give you energy and fill you without making you feel lethargic.
It's very child-friendly.
You only need four simple ingredients and five minutes to make this banana smoothie.
It is a good way to consume extra ripe bananas.
This banana smoothie is endlessly customizable to add more protein, fiber and other nutrients. See more banana smoothie ideas below!


BANANA SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS

Bananas! The ripeness of your bananas will affect the taste of your smoothies. For a sweeter smoothie, use bananas that are riper. Frozen bananas are best because they help thicken the smoothie. If you forget to plan ahead and do not have frozen bananas, you can use fresh. If you use fresh bananas, you can mix them into a few ice cubes to cool the smoothie.
Greek yogurt. Simple Greek yogurt is my preference, this smoothie has less sugar, but you can also use vanilla yogurt.
Milk. Use the milk of your choice. Dairy products, almond milk and oat milk are good options.
Vanilla. A little vanilla extract gives this banana smoothie a touch of sweetness and delicious taste. You can omit the vanilla extract if you use vanilla-greek yoghurt.

BANANA SMOOTHIE IDEAS

Choose one or more of these extras to add to your smoothie to enhance the taste and nutrition!

Add one teaspoon of ground flax seed or chia seed to add more fiber and other nutrients.

Adding 2-3 tablespoons of raw, old-fashioned oats makes this banana smoothie a richer breakfast.
Mixing in a spoon of peanut butter or almond butter increases the protein in this banana smoothie.
Add a fresh peeled orange for a citrus twist, or try my favorite orange smoothie.
Cinnamon goes well with bananas, so try to mix in a pinch of cinnamon. Add one teaspoon of cocoa powder for one chocolate and banana smoothie. Also try my chocolate-protein smoothie (without protein powder).