This quick and easy Banana Smoothie Recipe is made with five ingredients in a blender in less than five minutes. 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 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.
Simple Ingredients Big Taste
- Milk: You can use any dairy or nondairy milk you like, including cow’s milk, almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
- Yogurt: I like Greek yogurt’s smooth texture and high protein value, but you can use any yogurt.
- Banana: ripe and frozen
- Pineapple: frozen
- Garnish: a dash of cinnamon and whipped cream, either homemade or Reddi-Wip.
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.
Recipe Tips
- Think ahead and freeze your bananas and pineapple (if using fresh, not frozen). Smoothies are 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.
- Start 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.
- Smoothies are best consumed promptly after being made, but they can be stored in the fridge for about an hour without compromising taste.
Recipe Variations
- Milk: cow’s milk, almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
- For 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
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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.
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Servings: 2 smoothies
Calories: 213kcal
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 Reddi-Wip optional
Instructions
- 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 whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Notes
- Think ahead and freeze your bananas and pineapple (if using fresh, not frozen). Smoothies are 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.
- You can use any dairy or nondairy milk you like, including 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.
- Smoothies are best consumed promptly after being made, but they can be stored in the fridge for about an hour without compromising taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 1mg
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Jenny
My kids love smoothies too, such an easy treat to whip up after school or at the weekend.
Laura
I have just discovered how delicious pineapple is in a smoothie. I wish I had not waited so long to try it.
Beth Pierce
I love it too!
Laura
Ooh can’t beat a freshly made banana smoothie – packed fill of potassium! Good for you and very tasty and this one is delicious!!
Janey H
Ohh this was a really refreshing smoothie – perfect for the summer. Thank you for sharing your easy to follow recipe. I really loved it.
Hari
Banana smoothie is always delicious in my opinion. They are simple to make but at the same time, they can be so healthy as well.
Beth Pierce
So true!
Rosey
Banana smoothies make me happy .And they smell good too, lol
Beth Pierce
Me too!
Lavanda Michelle
This banana smoothie was perfect for a quick, tasty, and nutritious treat! Love that it’s both simple and customizable. Thank you!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Lavanda Michelle!
Melanie E
I loved this frozen banana smoothie. I don’t normally make it with yogurt. The Greek yogurt made it so smooth and creamy.
Susan M
This banana smoothie recipe is fantastic! Quick, easy, and made with all-natural ingredients—it’s the perfect healthy treat any time of the day. I’ll definitely be saving this, along with your blueberry and mango smoothie recipes! Thanks for sharing.
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Susan!
Tammy
Oh this was such a fun smoothie! What a delicious treat for the summer months…I love bananas so this was right up my alley. Love how creamy it wass!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Tammy! So glad that you liked it!
Lisa
Whew this smoothie was so refreshing and as someone who loves banana’s this is my new go to smoothie!
Karen
This was so so good!!! Easy, quick, and delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
Yvette
Love this smoothie. I love the banana flavour – my kids really enjoy them too. I like to use coconut milk and it tastes really good with the pineapple too.
Kat
This banana smoothie recipe is fantastic! It’s so refreshing and easy to make. Your tips for customizing it with different add-ins are great too. Thanks for sharing this healthy and delicious treat!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Kat!
April
So easy – perfectly sweet! My kids love this as an afternoon treat.