Description
Enjoy a creamy, delicious banana smoothie without yogurt using this easy and healthy recipe. Perfect for those looking for a dairy-free or vegan alternative, this smoothie is packed with natural sweetness and nutrients from ripe bananas and your choice of non-dairy milk. It’s an ideal option for a quick breakfast, a refreshing snack, or a post-workout boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1/2 cup of non-dairy milk (almond, soy, oat, or coconut)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a colder smoothie)
- Optional additions: 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen berries, a tablespoon of nut butter, a handful of spinach or kale, or a teaspoon of chia seeds
Instructions
- Place the banana, non-dairy milk, and optional sweetener in a blender.
- Add any of the optional additions if desired.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Add ice cubes to the blender if you prefer a colder smoothie and blend again until smooth.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness if necessary.
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, use a frozen banana or add more ice.
- Adjust the sweetness according to the ripeness of the banana and your personal preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: Approximately 150-200 (varies based on additions and sweeteners)
- Sugar: 14-20 g (natural sugars from bananas, additional if sweeteners are added)
- Fat: 0.5-3 g (varies based on the type of non-dairy milk and any added nut butter)
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Carbohydrates: 30-40 g
- Fiber: 3-5 g
- Protein: 2-4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg