A simple, creamy banana smoothie using milk, frozen banana, ice, and a pinch of fine sea salt for balanced flavor. Perfect for a quick and refreshing snack.
Classic Banana Smoothie
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A simple, creamy banana smoothie using milk, frozen banana, ice, and a pinch of fine sea salt for balanced flavor. Perfect for a quick and refreshing snack.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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servings
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 medium (118.0 g)frozen banana
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Add the frozen banana and fine sea salt.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds, until completely smooth.
- Check consistency and adjust by blending in 1–2 tablespoons of additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes or frozen banana pieces if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use ripe bananas and freeze them in slices ahead of time for smoother blending. Substitute dairy milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make classic banana smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make classic 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.
224
Calories / serving
6.5g
Fat
36.3g
Carbs
7.2g
Protein
23.9g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~224 cal · 7g fat · 36g carbs · 7g protein · 24g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 224 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 42 min·2.5 mi·~4900 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 30 min·1.5 mi·~3000 steps
- Moderate cycling 23 min·4.6 mi
- Swimming laps 31 min
- Jogging 22 min·1.8 mi·~3500 steps
- Stair climbing 21 min·~1900 steps
- Dancing 36 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 23 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 52 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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