A smooth, creamy smoothie combining almond butter and banana with milk and a touch of honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness. Served cold with ice for a refreshing treat.
Almond Butter Banana Smoothie
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A smooth, creamy smoothie combining almond butter and banana with milk and a touch of honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness. Served cold with ice for a refreshing treat.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- 2.0 tbsp (32.0 g)almond butter
- 1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk to a high-speed blender.
- Add the frozen banana, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, fine sea salt, and vanilla extract.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low speed for about 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35 to 50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check the consistency and blend in 1 to 2 tablespoons of additional milk if too thick, or add a few extra ice cubes or frozen banana slices if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use frozen banana to achieve creaminess without added ice making it watery. Substitute almond butter with cashew or peanut butter for variation.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make almond butter banana smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make almond butter banana smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
485
Calories / serving
24.4g
Fat
59.0g
Carbs
14.0g
Protein
41.9g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~485 cal · 24g fat · 59g carbs · 14g protein · 42g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 485 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
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- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 66 min·3.3 mi·~6600 steps
- Moderate cycling 49 min·9.8 mi
- Swimming laps 68 min
- Jogging 47 min·3.9 mi·~7500 steps
- Stair climbing 45 min·~4050 steps
- Dancing 79 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 49 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 113 min
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