Banana Smoothie with Yogurt

With the creamiest texture and the best components, this traditional Banana Smoothie with Yogurt is a scrumptious (and nutritious) breakfast or snack.

Banana Smoothie with Yogurt

We love serving smoothies recurrently as a straightforward youngsters drink possibility, and this straightforward banana smoothie is a without end favourite. Made with just some nutritious components, this has pure banana taste and the creamiest texture.

It’s a scrumptious snack or drink for infants on up by adults. I normally make a double batch so I can have it with my youngsters.

There’s a base recipe, then choices for including extra flavors and vitamins as you want. This fashion, you possibly can customise it to your family or to make use of up the components you might have readily available. Win!

Substances You Want

Right here’s a have a look at the components you’ll have to make this straightforward smoothie recipe. (Scroll right down to the tip of the put up for the specifics.)

• Plain whole-milk yogurt: You should use Greek or regular-style yogurt right here. I desire to make use of entire milk so there’s ample fats within the smoothie, which youngsters wants for mind growth and to assist them keep full.
• Frozen banana: That is key to the smoothie being very creamy. Plan to freeze the banana at the least a day forward of time.
• Contemporary ripe banana: I like so as to add in a recent banana, too, to make sure the smoothie is bursting with banana taste. For each the recent and frozen banana, make sure to use ripe ones with at the least some brown spots.

Optionally available Smoothie Add-Ins

You possibly can add in any of the next components for extra vitamin and/or taste. They’re all non-compulsory, so use those you want.

• Hemp seeds: Hemp seeds add fat, protein, and fiber to a banana smoothie, but they mix proper in.
• Maple syrup or honey: Both can add extra sweetness, which can assist if the banana isn’t tremendous ripe. Style it and see.
• Cocoa powder: A teaspoon of cocoa powder can flip the banana smoothie right into a chocolate-banana smoothie.
• Nut or seed butter: Peanut, almond, or sunflower seed butter are all yummy additions right here and every provides protein and taste.
• Protein powder: You possibly can add a scoop of my Protein Powder so the smoothie is a bit more filling.

Step-by-Step Directions

Right here’s a have a look at methods to make this youngsters smoothie (or to make it for your self) so you realize what to anticipate from the method. The complete recipe and particulars are on the finish of the put up.

1. No less than a day forward of time, freeze one banana. You possibly can freeze it in slices or simply in half, relying on how sturdy your blender is.
2. When able to make the smoothie, add all components to a blender.
3. Mix properly, beginning on low and dealing as much as excessive till the smoothie is tremendous creamy.
4. Serve instantly.

Methods to Retailer

Retailer in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 24 hours. It can have extra of a drinkable yogurt consistency when saved.

You may also portion the combination out into reusable pouches to have readily available for a straightforward toddler snack or child snack.

Finest Ideas for Success

• Use dairy or nondairy yogurt as you want.
• Add a handful of spinach to make this a inexperienced smoothie.
• Add 1-2 tablespoons peanut or almond butter for extra taste.
• Add a splash of orange juice to provide this a extra tropical taste.
• Add a scoop of protein powder (or take a look at my Youngsters Weight Acquire Shake).
• Serve in a straw cup, open cup, or reusable pouch.

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• Add all components to a blender.

• Mix, beginning on low and dealing as much as excessive to make a clean combination. (Use the stick that got here with the blender to assist get the combination going as wanted.)

• Serve instantly.

• Retailer in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 24 hours. It can have extra of a drinkable yogurt consistency when saved.
• Use dairy or nondairy yogurt as you want.
• Add a handful of spinach to make this a inexperienced smoothie.
• Add 1-2 tablespoons peanut or almond butter for extra taste.
• Add a splash of orange juice to provide this a extra tropical taste.
• Add a scoop of protein powder.
• Serve in a straw cup, open cup, or reusable pouch.

Energy: 281kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 11g, Fats: 11g, Saturated Fats: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 6g, Monounsaturated Fats: 2g, Ldl cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 58mg, Potassium: 670mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 22g, Vitamin A: 285IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 176mg, Iron: 2mg