Easy Banana Smoothie
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Easy Banana Smoothie
Description
The recipe calls for blending frozen banana halves with milk and plain or vanilla Greek yogurt until smooth. Freezing the bananas beforehand intensifies their sweetness and creates a naturally chilled smoothie without needing ice. The Greek yogurt adds a creamy, thick texture along with a mild tang that complements the banana flavor. Milk thins the blend to a drinkable consistency, adjustable depending on preference or milk type used. The simple ingredient list keeps the focus on banana’s natural flavor and the creaminess of yogurt.
This smoothie can be enjoyed on its own as a snack or light meal. Optional add-ins such as almond butter, peanut butter, flaxseed, or chia seeds can increase protein or nutritional value while adding new textures and flavors. Choosing vanilla yogurt or including vanilla extract enhances sweetness and flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 2 banana frozen (sliced in half before freezing
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain or vanilla
Instructions
- Blend. Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender, and blend until smooth and creamy.
Notes
- For added protein, mix in almond butter, peanut butter, flaxseed, or chia seeds.
- Vanilla Greek yogurt is preferred to add sweetness; alternatively, add vanilla extract to plain yogurt.
- Using frozen bananas helps achieve a cold and thick smoothie texture without ice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 267mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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