Make this healthy Banana Cinnamon Smoothie to start your day. It is loaded with flavors from banana and cinnamon. Here is how to make it (vegetarian, gluten-free).
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About Banana Cinnamon Smoothie
Banana Cinnamon Smoothie is a delicious and healthy way to start your day. This smoothie is made with fresh bananas, Medjool dates, almond milk, yogurt, and ground cinnamon.
It’s a great source of protein and fiber, and it’s also low in calories. The Banana and cinnamon smoothie is vegetarian, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and can be made vegan.
This smoothie is perfect to serve for a quick breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
You can easily double or triple the recipe and meal prep it for the week.
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Ingredients
Banana – Use ripe bananas to make the smoothie.
Bananas are a good source of dietary potassium, vitamin C, dietary fiber, and vitamin B6. They also contain small amounts of magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, and various phytonutrients. Ripe bananas have more sugar than unripe bananas, but they also have a lower glycemic index (GI) value, which means that they don’t cause spikes in blood sugar levels.
Make sure to freeze the bananas for a few hours to make a creamy smoothie.
Medjool Dates – Dates are loaded with nutrients and give natural sweetness to the smoothie.
Cinnamon – Cinnamon is a good source of manganese, iron, and calcium. It also contains small amounts of zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus. Cinnamon has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation, improving insulin sensitivity, and lowering blood sugar levels.
Others – You will also need vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and milk.
I used whole milk but feel free to use any milk of your choice.
How To Make Banana Cinnamon Smoothie
Add
- 2 large peeled, sliced, and frozen bananas
- 2 Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup whole milk (full-fat milk)
to the jar of a high-powered blender.
Tip – If the frozen bananas are too hard, then thaw them for 10 minutes.
Blend until smooth.
Add some more milk if the smoothie is thick for your liking. Check for sweetness and add some sweetener (honey, maple syrup, etc) if needed.
Pour the smoothie into 2 serving glasses and garnish with ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make this recipe vegan, replace Greek yogurt with any vegan yogurt and whole milk with any plant-based milk like almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, etc.
1. Nut butter like almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter, etc.
2. Add a scoop of protein powder. It will be great as a pre or post-workout snack.
3. You can add seeds like chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds, etc.
Peel the bananas and cut them into ½-inch thick slices. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze for 4-5 hours. Now gather the frozen banana slices and transfer them to a ziplock bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Storage Suggestions
This banana and cinnamon smoothie can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. However, it’s best to drink it immediately after it’s made.
You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
If you need to store it, pour it into a glass jar or container with a lid and keep it in the fridge. Stir well before serving.
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Healthy Banana Cinnamon Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large bananas (peeled, sliced and frozen)
- 2 Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (use plant-based yogurt for vegan)
- 1 cup whole milk (full-fat milk) (or skim, low fat or plant based milk)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Tip – If the frozen bananas are too hard, then thaw them for 10 minutes.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add some more milk if the smoothie is thick for your liking. Check for sweetness and add some sweetener (honey, maple syrup, etc) if needed.
- Pour the smoothie into a tall serving glass and garnish with ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.
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