Description
Creamy banana almond smoothie with healthy fats, protein, and fiber. Great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, preferably frozen
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
- Toppings: Sliced almonds, banana slices, a sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Make sure you have all your ingredients measured and ready to go.
- Prepare the Bananas: If using fresh bananas, peel and slice. For best results, freeze sliced bananas for at least 2 hours (or overnight) for a creamy texture.
- Combine Ingredients in a Blender: Add frozen (or fresh) banana slices, almond milk, almond butter, chia seeds, cinnamon, and almond extract (if using) to your blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high, until completely smooth and creamy (1-2 minutes). If too thick, add more almond milk (1 tbsp at a time). If too thin, add ice cubes and blend again.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and add honey or maple syrup for sweetness, or adjust cinnamon/almond extract to your liking.
- Add Ice (Optional): If using fresh bananas, add a handful of ice cubes for a colder, thicker smoothie.
- Pour and Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass or travel mug.
- Add Toppings (Optional): Garnish with sliced almonds, banana slices, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Enjoy Immediately: For best taste, enjoy immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours (stir before drinking).
Notes
- Nut Butter Variations: Substitute almond butter with peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Add Greens: Add a handful of spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
- Protein Boost: Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
- Superfood Boost: Add flax seeds, hemp seeds, or maca powder.
- Chocolatey Version: Add cocoa powder or chocolate chips.
- Spice it Up: Add nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom.
- Natural Sweetener: Use pitted dates instead of honey or maple syrup.
- Frozen Fruit: Experiment with other frozen fruits like berries, mango, or pineapple.
- Make it a Bowl: Pour into a bowl and top with granola, fresh fruit, nuts, and seeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes