Vanilla Bean Dessert Smoothie

Jul 18, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Vanilla: Paste Easy

Vanilla Bean Dessert Smoothie in a glass

This smoothie blends frozen banana, milk, honey, and real vanilla bean paste for a creamy, sweet dessert treat with a hint of sea salt.

Prep 7 min

Cook —

Total 7 min

Servings 1

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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servings

¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
1.0 mediumfrozen banana
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)honey or maple syrup
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)vanilla bean paste
½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
fine sea salt

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Instructions

Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
Add the frozen banana, honey or maple syrup, vanilla bean paste, and fine sea salt.
Add the ice cubes on top.
Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds, until completely smooth.
Check the consistency. Add 1–2 tablespoons of additional milk if too thick or a few extra ice cubes if too thin, then blend briefly again.
Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.

Tips

Use vanilla bean paste instead of pure vanilla extract to get the true vanilla bean flavor and visible vanilla flecks. Freeze bananas yourself for best texture.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vanilla bean dessert smoothie?

Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make vanilla bean dessert 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 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste. You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.

This smoothie blends frozen banana, milk, honey, and real vanilla bean paste for a creamy, sweet dessert treat with a hint of sea salt.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

295 Calories / serving

6.5g Fat

55.8g Carbs

7.2g Protein

43.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~295 cal · 7g fat · 56g carbs · 7g protein · 43g sugar

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

Per serving · 295 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 56 min·3.3 mi·~6550 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 40 min·2.0 mi·~4000 steps
Moderate cycling 30 min·6.0 mi
Swimming laps 41 min
Jogging 29 min·2.4 mi·~4650 steps
Stair climbing 27 min·~2450 steps
Dancing 48 min
Bodyweight circuit training 30 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 69 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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