Almond Butter & Banana Smoothie

Name: Almond Butter & Banana Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 pcs banana (medium, ripe, peeled, sliced and frozen); 2 tbsp almond butter (smooth, unsweetened); 1.5 cup milk (cold, any variety); 0.25 cup yogurt (plain, thick); 1 tsp honey (or to preference); 1 pinch cinnamon powder; 1 pinch salt

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A creamy, naturally sweet smoothie that tastes like a milkshake but fuels you like a proper meal. Frozen bananas give it a thick, frosty texture while almond butter adds nutty richness and staying power. Ready in under 5 minutes with just a handful of pantry staples.

PREP

COOK

SERVES

1 CUP

343 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 2 servings

2 pcsbanana · medium, ripe, peeled, sliced and frozen2 tbspalmond butter · smooth, unsweetened1.5 cupmilk · cold, any variety¼ cupyogurt · plain, thick1 tsphoney · or to preference1 pinchcinnamon powder1 pinchsalt

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

343

CALORIES · 1 CUP

Protein12g · 14%

Carbs44g · 51%

Fat16g · 42%

Fiber5g

Sugar20g

Saturated fat5g

Cholesterol2mg

Sodium97mg

Potassium873mg

Phosphorus152mg

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METHOD · 3 STEPS

prep
Freeze the banana slices ahead of time.
Peel ripe bananas, slice into coins, and freeze on a parchment-lined tray until solid, at least 2 hours. This is the key to a thick, frosty smoothie without ice.
TIPKeep a stash of frozen banana slices in a zip-top bag so you can make this smoothie anytime.
mix · ~1 min
Blend until smooth and creamy.
1.Add frozen banana slices, almond butter, cold milk, yogurt, and honey to the blender.
2.Blend on high speed 45-60 seconds until completely smooth, scraping down the sides once if needed.
3.Blend in the pinch of cinnamon and salt for the final 5 seconds.
TIPStart on low speed and ramp up to high — this prevents the almond butter from sticking to the sides.
serve
Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses. For an extra touch, drizzle a tiny bit of almond butter on top or add a few banana slices as garnish.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Freeze bananas sliced into coins rather than whole chunks for easier blending.
2
Use overripe spotted bananas for maximum natural sweetness without extra honey.
3
Start the blender on low speed and gradually increase to high to prevent almond butter from sticking to the sides.
4
For an extra-thick smoothie, reduce milk to 1 cup and add a few ice cubes.
5
Make ahead: freeze the smoothie in an ice cube tray, then blend the cubes with a splash of milk when ready.
6
Scrape down the blender sides once mid-blend to ensure a silky, lump-free texture.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

vegan

Vegan

Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or almond milk, use a plant-based yogurt (like coconut or soy), and replace honey with maple syrup or a soaked date.

high protein

High-protein

Add 1 scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein powder and increase almond butter to 3 tablespoons; this turns the smoothie into a post-workout recovery drink with extra satiety.

low sugar