Maple Ginger Smoothie

Jun 18, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Vanilla: Extract Easy

A creamy smoothie blending frozen banana, milk, maple syrup, and a warm hint of ground ginger with a pinch of sea salt for balance.

Prep 5 min

Cook —

Total 5 min

Servings 1

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
1.0 mediumfrozen banana
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)pure maple syrup
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
¼ tsp (0.5 g)ground ginger
½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
Add the frozen banana, pure maple syrup, ground ginger, fine sea salt, 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 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 ripe frozen bananas for natural sweetness and creaminess. Substitute almond milk for a dairy-free option.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make maple ginger smoothie?

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

Can I make maple ginger 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, milk, maple syrup, and a warm hint of ground ginger with a pinch of sea salt for balance.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

285 Calories / serving

6.5g Fat

52.1g Carbs

7.3g Protein

39.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~285 cal · 7g fat · 52g carbs · 7g protein · 39g sugar

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

Per serving · 285 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 54 min·3.2 mi·~6300 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 39 min·2.0 mi·~3900 steps
Moderate cycling 29 min·5.8 mi
Swimming laps 40 min
Jogging 28 min·2.3 mi·~4500 steps
Stair climbing 26 min·~2350 steps
Dancing 46 min
Bodyweight circuit training 29 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 66 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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