Banana Fig Smoothie

Jun 29, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Vanilla: Extract Easy

A creamy smoothie blending frozen banana and sweet dried figs with milk, ice, and a pinch of sea salt for balanced flavor.

Prep 5 min

Cook —

Total 5 min

Servings 1

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
1.0 mediumfrozen banana
3.0dried figs, stems removed
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 first.
Add the frozen banana, dried figs and vanilla extract.
Add the ice cubes.
Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
Check the consistency. Add 1–2 tablespoons of additional milk if too thick or a few more ice cubes if too thin and blend again.
Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.

Tips

Use ripe frozen bananas for natural sweetness and a creamy texture. If figs are too hard, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before blending.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make banana fig smoothie?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make banana fig 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.

A creamy smoothie blending frozen banana and sweet dried figs with milk, ice, and a pinch of sea salt for balanced flavor.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

242 Calories / serving

6.5g Fat

40.9g Carbs

7.4g Protein

27.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~242 cal · 7g fat · 41g carbs · 7g protein · 28g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 242 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 46 min·2.7 mi·~5400 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 33 min·1.7 mi·~3300 steps
Moderate cycling 25 min·5.0 mi
Swimming laps 34 min
Jogging 24 min·2.0 mi·~3850 steps
Stair climbing 22 min·~2000 steps
Dancing 39 min
Bodyweight circuit training 25 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 56 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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