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Delicious banana smoothie ingredients including banana, yogurt, and milk in a blender.

Banana Smoothie

A delicious and quick banana smoothie that is perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, featuring ripe bananas and customizable ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 piece ripe banana Choose bananas with brown speckles for more flavor.
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk (regular, almond, oat) Use your preferred type of milk.
  • a few cubes ice Skip if using frozen bananas.
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup Optional, for added sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt Optional, for increased creaminess.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel the ripe banana and break it into chunks.
  2. Add banana, milk, ice, honey or maple syrup, and Greek yogurt (if using) to a blender.
  3. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, ensuring no chunks of banana remain.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or syrup.
  5. Pour into a glass or mason jar and enjoy!

Notes

For different flavors, try adding spinach for a green smoothie, a scoop of nut butter for protein, or cocoa powder for a chocolate twist. Top with sliced banana or granola for added texture.