Banana Smoothie Recipe

This is my favorite Banana Smoothie Recipe of all time!

Delicious Banana Smoothie

Banana Blitz

This banana smoothie recipe makes 2 servings.

2 cups almond milk

2 large ripe bananas

1 tablespoon raw honey

1/2 cup plain yogurt with live active cultures

2 tablespoons extra-virgin coconut oil or
1/4 cup fresh coconut (preferably organic)

1 cup crushed ice

Add ingredients to your blender in the order listed and mix well. Serve immediately.

Tips for Making a Better Banana Smoothie:

  • If you're using a high powered blender like the Vita-mix, go ahead and use the fresh coconut. This type of appliance will do a superb job of grinding most fruit--right along with the seeds--which makes the process even more convenient.

    And your smoothie will come out with a very creamy texture, which is what you want.

  • However, if you're using a regular blender, DON'T use the fresh coconut. Regular blenders just don't have the power to grind it finely enough. And your smoothie will come out with a very gritty texture that will ruin it.

    Use the extra-virgin coconut oil instead. It will still taste fantastic, trust me.

  • If you happen to be in the market for a high-powered blender though, I'd suggest taking a look at the Vita-Mix. It's not cheap, but it's a real workhorse, and comes with a 7 year guarantee.

    Plus, you can do a lot more with it than just make great smoothies. See the Vita-Mix in action for yourself here.

    Banana Smoothie Nutritional Benefits

    Bananas are very high in plant protein. They are a good source of vitamins A, B1, B2 and niacin. Bananas are also rich in zinc, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, copper and iron.

    This makes them a great addition to any smoothie recipe.

    Almonds are high in protein, vitamin E, and phosphorus, which is really important for healthy bones and teeth.

    Yogurt is a calcium-rich food. And yogurt with live active cultures helps the body to absorb that calcium more easily.

    Coconuts are high in protein, potassium and natural sugars.

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