Banana Smoothies are my new favorite way to enjoy bananas…and as little Harper puts it, “They’re bananamazing.”
The other day, I was watching this cool detective show called River with Stellan Skarsgård and Nicola Walker in it. Walker’s character is in love with banana milkshakes and cheeseburgers—”no onion.”
And all of a sudden, I wanted a cold banana drink—not a shake, but something full of banana flavor and icy upon the tongue …. something sweet but nutritious and just powered by bananas … and it suddenly occurred to me. I need a banana smoothie. A really good one. And here it is. My epiphany, which turned out to be an amazingly scrumptious smoothie recipe, I must say.
These only take five minutes to make. They’re easily tweakable to be dairy-free or vegan. For vegans, simply omit the honey and use pure almond milk in lieu of dairy milk. And, in fact, smoothies and milkshakes taste even more delicious than their dairy-containing versions when you use creamy, dreamy Lactaid milk anyway.
And chances are, you have everything to make these already in your spice cabinet, pantry, and refrigerator. Calling for simply bananas, whole milk (or a non-dairy alternative), silky Greek yogurt, and vanilla, plus the optional ingredient of honey, this is a smoothie that your kids will sip down quick. So make a pitcher… or two!!
Why You And Your Family Will Love These Banana Smoothies
The other day, I made these banana smoothies for Harper and Hudson.
Harper said, “These are yummy and banana-licious.” And then we tried to think of other words that would reflect exactly how full of banana flavor these banana smoothies are …. so far we’ve come up with “banana-rific” and “bananamazing” …
And “bananawesome” they truly are. They’re so easy to make, with only four ingredients, and the optional addition of honey, these are in your blender and your tummy before you can say, “That’s bananas.”
FAQs & Tips
How Do I Store Leftovers?
You can freeze these banana smoothies for up to 3 months and simply thaw to reconstitute. Sometimes, adding a wee bit more dairy helps bring them back to sippable, creamy consistency. Also, you can keep them in the refrigerator, in a sealed, airtight pitcher, for up to 2 to 3 days.
Any Delicious Add-Ins?
Oh, yes. I make banana whipped cream for Ms. Harper and the twins. This is so fun, especially for a party! I get polka-dotted yellow straws, a little banana extract, and a little organic yellow food coloring and make these look like one big, festive, banana party in a glass.
Are These Banana Smoothies Gluten-Free?
There are no ingredients here that contain gluten. However, some manufacturers may have cross-contamination of equipment with gluten-containing products. To be on the safe side, especially with gluten and dairy, always use certified, gluten-free Greek yogurt brands like Oikos.
Serving Suggestions
How about a whole banana feast of a brunch to munch? I have some yummy suggestions for you that will simply amaze the entire family. First, these banana smoothies, topped with whipped cream and sanding sugar. Second, Banana Split Crêpes, third, these Banana Buttermilk Pancakes with Nutella instead of syrup. They’re bananamazing (I had to say it one more time, I’m sorry) or this Banana Foster French Toast recipe … With some scrambled eggs, some bacon or sausage and warm maple syrup, whipped cream, and chopped nuts of various kinds, your brunch will be simply sublime.
If you love this recipe, try this Caramel Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie next!
Banana Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large banana sliced
- 1 cup milk dairy or any non-dairy alternative like almond or oat milk
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt plain or vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey optional
Instructions
- Place the sliced banana, milk, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract into a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the smoothie and add honey if a sweeter drink is desired. Blend again briefly to mix.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately.
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