Banana Smoothie Recipe

Banana Smoothie, one of the ultimate breakfast smoothie to start your day. This delicious thick banana smoothie is made using banana, milk, sweetener or choice, peanut butter and chocolate to your preference. In this blog post I am sharing 5 variation of this family favorite banana smoothie recipe to kick start your day or satisfy unexpected hunger. This banana milkshake is one of our go to recipe along with this oats smoothie.

Banana Smoothie

You all know I am a crazy fan of nigella lawson. I have never missed to watch a single episode of her show. So far i have tried so many recipes of hers. This smoothie recipe was my favourite. I have made it so many times and it has never failed me. Whenever I feel like not having any breakfast or lunch. This is going to be my light meal. It is too good and is filling too.

I have so many version of banana smoothie recipe on this blog. So I thought now is the time to bring them all together into a single post so it will be helpful for you.

About Banana Smoothie

Smoothie made from bananas are quite popular. People prefer to make smoothies using banana and combining different fruits like strawberries, avocado along with them to make them more substantial.

Banana smoothie is made using bananas, sweetener of choice, milk, chocolate powder and coffee. The other version of smoothie has peanut butter, avocado, cocoa, flax seeds added to make it different each time.

Banana smoothie is great for breakfast since banana is filling on its own. but you can add ¼ cup of oats when making smoothie to make it thick and more filling. Check my 4 ways of making oats smoothie recipe.

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Banana Smoothie Ingredients

Banana - use ripe banana for making smoothie. If you have ripe bananas on hand, peel the skin and place them in freezer safe bag and store in freezer. So you can make smoothie whenever you want. Frozen bananas in smoothies are excellent because you can skip using ice cubes.

Milk - Full fat milk adds the required creaminess to the smoothie. But for dairy free option you can use oat milk, soy milk or almond milk.

Flavourings - Drinking chocolate powder, malt milk powder, cocoa powder, instant coffee, peanut butter can be used in this smoothie.

Sweetener - Honey, sugar, brown sugar, jaggery and maple syrup can be used.

How to Freeze Bananas for Smoothies

In my opinion frozen bananas are great for making smoothies. When using frozen bananas you don't have to worry about using ice cubes to make smoothie creamy. The frozen banana makes the smoothie thick and creamy.

You can easily find a bag of frozen banana in super markets. But Freezing banana at home is very easy. Take ripe bananas, peel off skin, cut into thick rounds. Place it in a baking sheet and place it into your freezer. Freeze overnight or preferably 6 to 8 hours.

Once frozen, collect the frozen banana and put it inside a freezer safe ziploc bag and keep frozen till use.

Sometimes I even freeze whole bananas with skins on. It is quite easy to peel off the skins from the banana when frozen. You can use frozen bananas in smoothies, thaw and use in baking as well.

Banana Smoothie Recipe (Stepwise Pictures)

1)Take frozen banana in a blender. I used to freeze bananas in a ziploc bag for easy access. if you don't have frozen banana you can use regular banana along with some ice cube for added creaminess.

2)Pour in milk of choice. I went with regular milk.

3)Add in drinking chocolate powder. You can use boost, bournvita, or any chocolate powder. Even hot chocolate powder can be used.

4)Add in instant coffee powder.

5)Add in honey to taste.

6)I added few ice cubes. You can skip this if you want.

7)Blend till creamy.

8)Thick and creamy banana smoothie ready to serve.

9)Enjoy delicious banana smoothie.

Variations

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Thick and creamy strawberry banana smoothie which is perfect as a breakfast. I was surprised to see the combination of strawberries and bananas go well together which inspired me to try this strawberry banana muffins.

Ingredients

• 8 Strawberries
• 1 Frozen banana
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1 cup Milk

How to Make Banana Strawberry Smoothie

1)Take all the ingredients in a blender and blend till smooth and creamy. Since I used frozen banana you don't have to worry about ice cubes. The smoothie will be thick and smooth.

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

One of my favourite smoothies ever. I love the combo of banana and chocolate a lot. I make this smoothie often. Normally I have drinking chocolate powder on hand always, so i used them. But you can even use cocoa powder in that case you might need to use more sugar.

Ingredients

• 1 Ripe Banana
• 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 2 cups Milk
• Ice cubes as needed

How to Make Chocolate Banana Smoothie

1.Take everything in a blender and make it into a creamy smoothie. Pour into serving glasses and serve immediately.

Avocado Banana Smoothie

Avocado Smoothie is just wonderful. I loved it so much. Added some yogurt, banana and milk in it to make it more healthy and filling. I added honey it in, even though bananas are sweet. It needs a bit of sugar or honey because avocado is normally very bland.

Ingredients

• ½ Avocado
• 1 Banana
• 1 tbsp Honey
• ½ cup Yogurt
• 1 cup Milk

How to Make Avocado Banana Smoothie

1)Take all your ingredients in a blender jar and puree till smooth. You can taste and adjust the sweetener to your taste preference. More milk can be used to make slightly thin smoothie.

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

Banana peanut butter smoothie has become my all time favourite smoothie and a family favourite too. This has all the ingredients which will make your energetic and filling breakfast. Since it has peanut butter it is rich in protein too.

Ingredients

• 1 Frozen Banana
• 3 tbsp Peanut Butter
• 2 cups Soy Milk or Regular Milk
• 2 tbsp Flax Seed Powder
• 2 tbsp Sugar or Honey

How to make Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie

1)Take all ingredients in a blender and puree till smooth. Pour it in glass and serve immediately.

Expert Tips

• If you have ripe bananas on hand, peel the skin and place them in freezer safe bag and store in freezer. So you can make smoothie whenever you want.
• Instead of sugar, you can use honey or maple syrup.
• Your choice of milk can be used. Oat milk, soy milk, almond milk are good choice. 
• Instead of sugar you can use dates.

FAQ

Are banana smoothies good for you?

A standard cup of banana smoothie typically has 150 to 160 calories which are perfect for a light breakfast. It has added milk, peanut butter, other fruits which make them even more healthy.

What is a banana smoothie made of?

Banana smoothie is made with frozen banana, milk, sweetener and other ingredients like peanut butter, strawberry, mango, avocado, coffee and chocolate powder.

Is it better to eat a banana or drink a banana smoothie?

Eating the whole fruit as it is has more health benefits and fibre in them. But to make the fruit into more substantial breakfast smoothies are the way to go.

Can you use a frozen banana in a smoothie?

Yes frozen bananas are great for smoothies. It makes the smoothie thick and creamy without added ice cubes.

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