Banana Smoothie Creamy Sweet (Print)
Smooth blend of ripe bananas, yogurt, milk, honey, and vanilla for a refreshing drink.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
→ Dairy (or alternatives)
02 - 1 cup whole milk or plant-based milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt or non-dairy yogurt alternative
→ Sweetener (optional)
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
→ Flavorings
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Ice
06 - 1/2 cup ice cubes (approximately 6 cubes)
# How to Make:
01 - Add sliced bananas, milk, yogurt, optional sweetener, vanilla extract, and ice cubes into a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 30 to 45 seconds.
03 - Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener if desired.
04 - Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes five minutes and tastes like you put in real effort.
- The bananas do the sweetening, so you barely need added sugar.
- Creamy and filling enough to actually be breakfast, not just a drink.
- Works with whatever milk or yogurt you have on hand.
02 -
- Frozen banana slices blend differently than fresh ones—they create a thicker, almost ice-cream texture that some mornings feel essential.
- Over-blending makes it warm and separated; thirty to forty-five seconds is truly enough.
03 -
- Slice and freeze bananas in advance when you know busy mornings are coming—future you will be grateful.
- The sweetness balance matters more than exact measurements; taste as you blend and adjust what you're holding.