This smoothie is packed full of nutritious goodies – fibre from the banana, almonds, and dates (which also provide natural sweetness), as well as calcium and healthy fats from the milk and almonds, making it a quick, simple, filling, and nutritious breakfast on the run!
This basic banana smoothie is thick, creamy, bursting with flavor, made in just minutes with a small handful of base ingredients and plenty of optional add-ins to experiment with!
It is guaranteed to keep you satisfied all morning with around 20 grams of whole food protein and a good balance of healthy carbs and fats! Packed with protein from chia seeds and protein powder and fiber from fruit, it’s perfect for exercise recovery and keeping you full for hours while fueling your body for a healthy day ahead.
Its a satisfyingly easy breakfast that you can take on the go too. The addition of protein powder helps to make it more hearty and keep you fuller for longer. So thick and creamy it’s like an banana milkshake for breakfast! It’s the kind of smoothie you could enjoy practically every day, because it’s so quick, flexible, easy and surprisingly delicious.
A banana based smoothie is one that I make for myself several mornings a week for breakfast, and it powers me all the way until lunch. I love the mild sweetness of the banana, but if you want it sweeter you could add honey.
I change it up from time to time and add different fruits or berries and flavors like ginger, cinnamon, apple or add handful of greens. Feel free to experiment with different versions, and enjoy the pure energy that comes from eating fresh, good-for-you food!
If you want to save some time, try prepping your smoothie in freezer bags by portioning out the banana and other ingredients. Then when you want to make it, simply add the milk to your blender and add the rest in.
I consider it a dump, blend and run recipe. It’s ready in 2 minutes (yes I timed it). And you can easily double or triple the recipe if you have more mouths to feed!
Why you will love this recipe – it’s super flavorful yet only requires 7-8 ingredients depending on how awesome you wish to make it.
It’s powerful! Start your morning with a glass, and you will feel oddly invincible the rest of the day.
Add-ins and options: Of course, you can mix in whatever you would like to customize your healthy banana smoothie! But if you want it to be perfect, you have got to use flavors that work. Here are some ideas:
Cashew butter. Cashew goes well with banana. Use about 1 tablespoon.
Mint or basil. Add a few fresh mint or basil leaves for an herbaceous spin.
Cocoa powder. Craving chocolate? Add a tablespoon of cocoa or cacao powder.
Get the energy boost you need from this delicious breakfast treat. If you are looking to satisfy a banana craving in a healthier way – you need to give this delicious smoothie recipe a try! You will love the creamy consistency and rich, nutty flavor!
If you love milkshakes, this recipe was made just for you. It’s a healthier alternative made from entirely plant-based ingredients, but none of the processed sugar found in a traditional shake.
What’s more, you can customize it to your own liking with boosters like protein powder and cacao powder.
When I crave something sweet, I always reach out for my blender, frozen fruits, and nut butter. It’s honestly the best combo to naturally fix a sweet craving and feel satisfied and full at the same time.
Almond butter is naturally high in protein, even higher than other nut butter like cashew butter or peanut butter, so it’s ideal to make protein-rich snacks. Plus, it contains a bunch of crucial omega-3 fatty acids.
So adding almond or any other nut butter to shakes and smoothies is a must-try, not only for taste and flavor but for health as well.
Banana, Date and Almond Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 medium banana, sliced, pre-frozen
- 2-3 dates, stones removed, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon almond (or any other nut or seed) butter
- 1 scoop protein or collagen powder
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Extras
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- handful spinach or kale
Optional Toppings
- 1 tablespoon almonds, roughly chopped
- Sprinkle of granola
- Slices of banana
- Drizzle of nut butter
- 1 teaspoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add all smoothie ingredients to a high-speed blender, except the toppings, using any of the optional ingredients if desired. Blend until smooth and creamy.Pour smoothie into a glass and top with your favourite toppings.
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