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Banana Smoothies Recipe

Escape to the tropics with this refreshing Banana Smoothie recipe! Customize it with your favorite fresh or frozen fruits – bananas are a must, but mangoes, strawberries, or pineapple are amazing additions. For an adult twist on a hot day, add a splash of coconut or spiced rum! We'll show you how to chill your glasses and rim them with colorful sugar for a truly stunning presentation. Get ready for a taste of paradise!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 88.7 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Smoothies

  • 1 medium banana
  • 1/2 cup crushed ice (optional)
  • Not explicitly used as juice; 1/2 cup fresh or frozen pineapple fruit is an option for the fruit component.
  • 1 cup (as non-dairy milk option)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime juice (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons (optional)
  • as needed (for rimming glass)
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/4 cup yogurt (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 dash ground cinnamon
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen fruit (e.g., strawberries, mango)
  • 1-2 tablespoons coconut rum (optional)
  • thin layer simple syrup (for rimming glass)
  • thin layer fruit juice (for rimming glass)

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How to Make Banana Smoothies

  1. Combine 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cup frozen fruit (mango, strawberry, or pineapple work well!), 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy), 1/4 cup yogurt (optional, for creaminess), and 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (adjust to your sweetness preference) in a blender.
  2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add a splash of coconut rum or spiced rum (1-2 tablespoons, optional) for an adult beverage.
  3. Chill glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  4. Rim the chilled glasses with colored sugar: Spread a thin layer of simple syrup or fruit juice on the rim of the glass, then dip into a plate of colored sugar.
  5. Pour the smoothie into the prepared glasses and enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

9g

Carbs

5g

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