Island Fruit Smoothie

Jul 31, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Vanilla: Extract Easy

A creamy, tropical smoothie featuring frozen banana and milk, lightly enhanced with a tiny amount of fine sea salt for balance. Perfectly smooth and refreshing.

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
½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
small 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.
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 if too thin.
Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.

Tips

Use ripe frozen banana for natural sweetness and creamy texture. Substitute dairy milk with any plant-based milk to make it dairy free.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make island fruit smoothie?

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

Can I make island fruit 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, tropical smoothie featuring frozen banana and milk, lightly enhanced with a tiny amount of fine sea salt for balance. Perfectly smooth and refreshing.

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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