A creamy banana smoothie with ground flaxseed and a pinch of fine sea salt for balanced flavor. Blended with milk and ice for a refreshing breakfast drink.
Flax Banana Breakfast Smoothie
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A creamy banana smoothie with ground flaxseed and a pinch of fine sea salt for balanced flavor. Blended with milk and ice for a refreshing breakfast drink.
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 mediumfrozen banana
- 1.0 tbsp (7.0 g)ground flaxseed
- 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 first.
- Add the frozen banana and ground flaxseed.
- Add the ice cubes and fine sea salt.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds, until completely smooth.
- Check consistency. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons 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 frozen bananas to achieve a creamy texture without added ice. Ground flaxseed can be stored in the freezer to keep it fresh longer.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make flax banana breakfast smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make flax banana breakfast 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.
262
Calories / serving
9.4g
Fat
38.3g
Carbs
8.5g
Protein
24.0g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~262 cal · 9g fat · 38g carbs · 9g 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 · 262 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 50 min·2.9 mi·~5850 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 35 min·1.8 mi·~3500 steps
- Moderate cycling 27 min·5.4 mi
- Swimming laps 37 min
- Jogging 26 min·2.2 mi·~4150 steps
- Stair climbing 24 min·~2150 steps
- Dancing 43 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 27 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 61 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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