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This quick and easy Banana Smoothie Recipe is made with just five ingredients in less than five minutes in a blender. With all-natural ingredients, great taste, and the right balance of sweetness with no added sugar, this smoothie is a treat any time of the day.

Smoothies are always a hit with my teenage children. They can't seem to get enough of them, so I always keep Greek yogurt and fresh fruit on hand. This recipe is a big favorite of theirs, but they also love my blueberry smoothie and my mango smoothie.

How to make a Banana Smoothie

Add the milk, Greek yogurt, frozen bananas, and frozen pineapple to a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish with a tablespoon of whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Helpful recipe tips

• Think ahead and freeze your bananas and pineapple (if using fresh, not frozen). Smoothies are always best cold and refreshing.
• If you completely forgot to freeze your fruit, add about a cup of ice cubes to the blender. It won't be quite as tasty, but it will still be delicious and refreshing.
• Freeze bananas with their jackets on or peel them and freeze them in zipper freezer bags. Freeze pineapple in zipper freezer bags as well.
• Always cut the fruit into large pieces before placing the pieces in the blender.
• Use any dairy milk or nondairy milk that you like including but not limited to cow's milk, almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
• Start out with a small amount of milk and see if that is enough for the blender to get moving. If not, add more milk in small increments.
• For a chocolate banana smoothie, add 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder.
• Use banana slices dipped in lemon juice as a garnish.
• Smoothies are best consumed promptly after being made, but you can store them in the fridge for about an hour without compromising taste.

Recipe Variations

• Milk – use any dairy milk or nondairy milk that you like including but not limited to cow's milk, almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
• More Protein – add flax seeds, oats, protein powder, peanut butter, chia seeds, cashew butter, or almond butter.
• Go Green – add kale, baby spinach, chard, avocado, or collard greens.
• Fruit – strawberries, mango, peach, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries

More smoothies to try!

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Banana Smoothie Recipe

A tasty flavor-filled Banana Smoothie recipe made with wholesome ingredients in less than five minutes. Enjoy these tasty, refreshing beverages with a creamy texture anytime.

• Author: Beth Pierce
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 2 smoothies
• Category: breakfast/snack
• Method: blender
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk (any kind)
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 large ripe bananas frozen, sliced
• 1 cup frozen pineapple
• Dash of ground cinnamon
• Whipped cream like Redi Whip (optional)

Instructions

1. Add the milk, Greek yogurt, frozen bananas, and frozen pineapple to a blender.
2. Blend on high speed until smooth.
3. Pour into glasses and garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Notes

• Think ahead and freeze your bananas and pineapple (if using fresh, not frozen). Smoothies are always best cold and refreshing.
• If you completely forgot to freeze your fruit, add about a cup of ice to the blender. It won't be quite as tasty, but it will still be delicious and refreshing.
• Freeze bananas with their jackets on or peel them and freeze them in zipper freezer bags. Freeze pineapple in zipper freezer bags as well.
• Always cut the fruit into large pieces before placing the pieces in the blender.
• Use any dairy milk or nondairy milk that you like including but not limited to cow's milk, almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
• Start out with a small amount of milk and see if that is enough for the blender to get moving. If not, add more milk in small increments.
• Use slices of banana dipped in lemon juice as a garnish.
• Smoothies are best consumed promptly after being made, but you can store them in the fridge for about an hour without compromising taste.

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