Banana Cinnamon Smoothie
on Aug 04, 2022, Updated Dec 20, 2023
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.
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About Banana And 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.
Ingredients
Banana – Use ripe bananas to make the smoothie.
Make sure to freeze the bananas for a few hours to make a creamy smoothie.
Medjool Dates are loaded with nutrients and give the smoothie its natural sweetness. If Medjool dates are unavailable, use any variety of seedless dates.
Cinnamon – Banana and cinnamon pair very well together. Use best quality ground cinnamon for the best flavor.
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 the following ingredients to the jar of a high-powered blender.
- 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)
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 too thick for your liking. Check for sweetness and add some sweetener (honey, maple syrup, etc) if needed.
Pour the smoothie into 2 serving glasses. Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon on top and 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, such as almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, etc.
1. Nut butter like almond, peanut, cashew, etc.
2. Add a scoop of protein powder. It will be great as a pre or post-workout snack.
3. You can add chia, hemp, 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, transfer the frozen banana slices to a ziplock bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
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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 too thick for your liking. Check for sweetness and add some sweetener (honey, maple syrup, etc) if needed.
- Pour the smoothie into 2 serving glasses. Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon on top and serve immediately.
