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Healthy banana smoothie made with ripe bananas and coconut milk, topped with cinnamon.

Banana Smoothie

A delicious and healthy banana smoothie that combines ripe bananas with your choice of milk and yogurt for a creamy texture, perfect for breakfast or a refreshing snack.
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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
  • 2 pieces ripe bananas Use spotty bananas for better sweetness.
  • 1 cup milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, coconut) Any milk works; coconut milk adds a tropical twist.
  • 1/2 cup yogurt (plain Greek or vanilla) Yogurt adds creaminess.
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter or cocoa powder For added flavor and protein.
  • 1 cup ice Makes the smoothie frosty.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the milk to the blender first.
  2. Then, add the ripe bananas, yogurt, peanut butter (or cocoa powder), and ice.
  3. Blend on high until smooth, adding additional milk if necessary for desired consistency.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness with maple syrup if needed.
  5. Pour into glasses and enjoy. Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon.

Notes

For thicker smoothies, use frozen bananas. Experiment with additions like spinach, protein powder, or sweeteners to create your own variations.