A creamy smoothie blending milk, frozen banana, and sunflower seed butter with a touch of fine sea salt and ice for a smooth, whole-food protein boost.
Sunflower Butter Banana Smoothie
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A creamy smoothie blending milk, frozen banana, and sunflower seed butter with a touch of fine sea salt and ice for a smooth, whole-food protein boost.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 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
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- 2.0 tbsp (32.0 g)sunflower seed butter
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
- pinch fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the frozen banana and sunflower seed butter.
- Add the ice cubes, a pinch of fine sea salt, and the vanilla extract.
- 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 slices if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- For a thicker smoothie, use a fully frozen banana. Substitute any milk variety to adjust flavor or dietary preferences.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make sunflower butter banana smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make sunflower butter 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.
454
Calories / serving
32.4g
Fat
36.4g
Carbs
7.5g
Protein
23.9g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~454 cal · 32g fat · 36g carbs · 8g 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 · 454 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 86 min·5.0 mi·~10050 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 61 min·3.1 mi·~6100 steps
- Moderate cycling 46 min·9.2 mi
- Swimming laps 64 min
- Jogging 44 min·3.7 mi·~7050 steps
- Stair climbing 42 min·~3800 steps
- Dancing 74 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 46 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 105 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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