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Simple banana smoothie recipe made with ripe bananas and milk for a quick treat.

Banana Smoothie

A simple and delicious banana smoothie recipe that will brighten your day with minimal prep and cleanup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 piece ripe banana The riper, the sweeter.
  • 1 cup milk Whole milk, almond, or oat milk work too.
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Optional, but adds creaminess.
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup For additional sweetness.
  • 1 cup ice cubes For a cold and frosty smoothie.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the banana, milk, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and ice cubes into a blender.
  2. Blend for about 30 seconds until smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more banana or milk as needed.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best flavor, always use ripe bananas. You can freeze bananas for a thicker smoothie. Optional ingredients include peanut butter or cocoa powder for added flavor.