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Creamy Banana Smoothie

This Banana Smoothie is creamy, healthy, and ready in minutes! Blended with frozen banana, milk, almond butter, vanilla, and cinnamon, it’s naturally dairy-free and vegan.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Beverage, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana smoothie, easy banana smoothie
Servings: 1 large serving
Author: Chelsea Lords
Cost: $1.60

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice—see note 1
  • 1 cup frozen banana coins 1 large banana
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
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Instructions

  • The Night Before: Peel and slice the banana into coins, then freeze the slices in a sealed bag. If the banana isn’t fully frozen, add ice to the smoothie.
  • Day Of: Combine almond milk, frozen banana, almond butter, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large, powerful blender. Blend until completely smooth (about 60 seconds in a high-powered blender).
  • Enjoy immediately.

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Notes

Note 1: You can use a different type of milk; just check and make sure it’s dairy free if that’s a concern.
Storage: This smoothie is best enjoyed immediately, but it can last 8–12 hours in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 2mg