Vanilla Smoothie
This vanilla smoothie recipe uses frozen banana and Greek yogurt for a thick, creamy texture and is naturally sweetened with honey. It comes together in just 5 minutes with only six simple ingredients.
Equipment
- High-powered blender - Capable of crushing ice smoothly
- Knife
- Freezer-safe container - For storing sliced banana
- Tall glass - Or smoothie cup
Ingredients
- 1 Large ripe banana - sliced and frozen at least 2 hours ahead
- 1 cup Whole milk - 240ml, or milk of your choice
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt - 120g, full-fat or 2%
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract - 5ml
- 1 tablespoon Raw honey - 15ml, or maple syrup, adjust to taste
- 1/2 cup Ice cubes - 75g
Instructions
- Add the milk and Greek yogurt to the blender jar first.
- Add the vanilla extract and honey or maple syrup.
- Add the frozen banana slices and ice cubes on top.
- Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until smooth and thick.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness if desired.
- Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a very ripe banana for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Freeze banana slices in a single layer before transferring to a bag to prevent clumping.
- Stick with plain yogurt and add honey separately for better control over sweetness.
- If your blender struggles, let the frozen banana sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before blending.
- Add a pinch of ground cinnamon for a deeper vanilla flavor without extra sweetness.
- Chill your glass in the freezer for a few minutes to keep the smoothie cold longer.
- Measure the vanilla extract; too much can turn bitter, too little leaves the flavor flat.
- For kids, start with less honey and add more to taste.
- Keep a stash of pre-sliced frozen banana in the freezer so this smoothie is always quick to make.
- Store leftovers in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothieCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg
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