Easy Banana Smoothie

This creamy banana smoothie is thick, naturally sweet, and made with simple ingredients like ripe banana and Greek yogurt. It’s the perfect quick breakfast or snack when you want something filling, smooth, and ready in minutes.

Why This Banana Smoothie is So Creamy

Who doesn’t love a creamy smoothie that also packs a protein and flavor punch?

• Greek yogurt – Not only is Greek yogurt great for adding creaminess, but it also gives a protein boost.
• Using ripe bananas – Instead of adding additional sugar, using overripe bananas gives natural sweetness to this smoothie.
• Addition of ice – Adding ice gives a frosty texture and also adds some thickness.

Gather This

You only need a handful of super simple ingredients to make this banana smoothie. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.

• Bananas – I personally like to use frozen bananas. It keeps the smoothie thicker and colder. Check the section below for instructions on how to properly freeze bananas.

How to Freeze Bananas

Freezing bananas is easy, but you need to do one thing. PEEL THEM. I, in a lapse of common sense, froze my bananas with the peel on. You can’t peel a frozen banana.

1. Peel your bananas.
2. Cut them into 2-3 inch pieces.
3. Place them in an airtight plastic bag and release as much air as possible.
4. Freeze for up to 6 months.

How to Make a Banana Smoothie (Step-by-Step)

Making smoothies couldn’t be easier, as long as you have a quality blender to do it with!

1. Add ingredients to blender. I like to add the greek yogurt first to help the blades move. Add bananas next, then top with the ice.
2. Blend. Blend until completely smooth (this should take 30-60 seconds.) You may need to scrape the sides to incorporate all of the ingredients.
3. Adjust thickness. You can thicken your smoothie by adding more ice, or thin it a little with a splash of milk.

Make it Your Own

There are plenty of ways to upgrade your banana smoothie to your liking. Here are a few suggestions.

• Pump up the protein – Add a scoop of protein powder. Try putting some nuts or a bit of nut butter (i.e. almond butter or peanut butter).
• Add more fruit – Personally, I love to keep frozen fruits in the freezer and I will add everything from some raspberries to a few slices of mango.
• Banana bread flavor – Sometimes I add in some cinnamon for a banana bread kind of flavor.
• Chocolate – Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder, a dollop of Nutella or even throw some chocolate chips in to turn this smoothie into a dessert drink.

Tips to Ripen Bananas

Want to make this banana smoothie but your bananas aren’t ripe enough? Try these tips to ripen them quicker.

1. Microwave– The quickest way, but least likely to produce super sweet results. Nuke it for 30 seconds to one minute. Basically, you are cooking it and allowing the sugars to release a little before you put it into the recipe.
2. Oven- the same concept as the microwave. Heat to 350 degrees and bake for 5-30 minutes.
3. Brown Paper Bag – My mother used this technique, but it still takes about a day. Place your bananas in a brown paper bag and roll it closed. Ethylene will build up and speed up the ripening process.
4. Tropical Environment – Everything ages faster in the heat. Place your bananas someplace warm, like in a sunny window. It will still take up to a day, depending on how ripe the banana was to begin with.
5. Single them out – lastly, pull your bananas apart. They ripen much faster separated than they do still hooked together.

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This creamy banana smoothie is naturally sweet and made with Greek yogurt for extra protein. Ready in 5 mins with just 4 simple ingredients.

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

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Servings: 1

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Equipment

• Ninja Blender System

Ingredients

• 1 banana , overly ripe
• 8 ounces vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 cup ice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Place the overly ripe 1 banana, 8 ounces vanilla Greek yogurt, 1 cup ice and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract . Blend well.
• If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition

Calories: 297 kcal, Carbohydrates: 58 g, Protein: 12 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 11 mg, Sodium: 151 mg, Potassium: 919 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 45 g, Vitamin A: 175 IU, Vitamin C: 12 mg, Calcium: 388 mg, Iron: 0.3 mg

Author: Chef Jessica Formicola

Calories: 297

Course: Breakfast, Drinks

Cuisine: American

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