Easy Banana Smoothie

This Banana Smoothie whips up in minutes with just five ingredients: frozen banana, milk, almond butter, vanilla, and a pinch of cinnamon. It’s naturally dairy-free and vegan.

author’s note

The Secret To The Creamiest Banana Smoothie!

Bananas are always on my shopping list. I used to buy extra mostly for banana bread and muffins, but lately I’ve been buying extras specifically to slice and freeze for smoothies.

One thing I’ve learned after making a lot of smoothies over the years is that frozen fruit makes all the difference. I almost never use ice because it waters smoothies down. Frozen bananas blend up extra creamy and give smoothies the best thick texture.

And honestly, I didn’t think I’d love a plain Banana Smoothie this much. I’m usually a chocolate protein shake girl, so a smoothie that was mostly banana sounded a little boring to me at first. But this one completely changed my mind. The banana makes it thick and creamy, the almond butter adds richness, and the cinnamon and vanilla make it taste so good.

Now this smoothie is constantly on repeat at my house because it’s quick, filling, and made with ingredients I almost always have on hand.

Slicing bananas to place in a freezer bag for the recipe preparation.

Banana Smoothie Ingredients

Ingredient	Swaps & Tips
Frozen banana	Freeze bananas ahead of time for a thicker smoothie and so you don’t need to use ice, which can water it down.
Vanilla almond milk	I use vanilla almond milk and love the flavor but any milk will work here.
Almond butter	Peanut butter also works here.
Vanilla extract	Pure vanilla gives the best flavor
Cinnamon	Optional, but highly recommended

How To Make This Banana Smoothie

Add ingredients: Add milk, banana, almond butter, vanilla, and cinnamon to a high-powered blender.
Blend: Blend for about 60 seconds or until completely creamy and smooth.
Taste and adjust: If your banana wasn’t super ripe, add a little honey or maple syrup.
Serve: This smoothie is best right after blending while it’s thick and creamy.

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“This was so tasty! Totally satisfied my milkshake craving.”
– Paige

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Finished Banana Smoothie, blended and ready to drink.

chelsea’s recipe tip

My Top Banana Smoothie Tips

Skip ice. Frozen fruit keeps the smoothie creamy instead of watered down.
Use a powerful blender for the smoothest texture.
Measure ingredients the first few times you make it. Smoothies can go from perfect to bland fast if ratios are off.
Start with less milk if you like a thicker smoothie.

Storage

This Banana Smoothie is best enjoyed right after blending while it’s thick and creamy.

Fridge: Store leftovers in a jar or bottle for up to 8–12 hours. Shake well before drinking.
Make Ahead: Freeze sliced bananas and portion smoothie ingredients into freezer bags for quick blending later.

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Creamy Banana Smoothie

By Chelsea Lords

This Banana Smoothie is creamy, healthy, and ready in minutes! Blended with frozen banana, milk, almond butter, vanilla, and cinnamon, it’s naturally dairy-free and vegan.

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: large serving

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Equipment

Blender high-powered

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice—see note 1
▢ 1 cup frozen banana coins 1 large banana
▢ 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
▢ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional

Instructions

The Night Before: Peel and slice the banana into coins, then freeze the slices in a sealed bag. If the banana isn’t fully frozen, add ice to the smoothie.
Day Of: Combine almond milk, frozen banana, almond butter, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large, powerful blender. Blend until completely smooth (about 60 seconds in a high-powered blender).
Enjoy immediately.

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