Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened (or other milk of choice)
- 2 medium bananas (ideally frozen)
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- A pinch of sea salt
- Ice cubes, until cold (omit if using frozen bananas)
Optional Add-ins
- Spinach (for a green smoothie)
- Berries (for a fruity twist)
- Raw cacao powder (for a chocolate flavor)
- Protein powder (for added protein boost)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, ensuring bananas are ideally frozen for a thicker texture. If you prefer a colder smoothie but use fresh bananas, have ice cubes ready.
- Add to Blender: Pour 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk into a high-speed blender first, followed by bananas, almond butter, chia seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sea salt, and ice cubes if using.
- Blend Smoothly: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Pause to scrape down the sides if needed and blend again to combine all ingredients fully.
- Adjust Consistency and Flavor: Taste the smoothie and add more almond milk if too thick or additional cinnamon or vanilla for enhanced flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into two glasses and enjoy immediately for the best texture and freshness.
Notes
- For a green smoothie, add a handful of spinach before blending.
- Mix in a handful of berries for a fruity variation.
- Add 1 tablespoon of raw cacao powder to make it a chocolate smoothie.
- Include a scoop of your preferred protein powder for extra nutrition.
- If you use fresh bananas, add ice cubes to chill the smoothie.
- Adjust sweetness by adding a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup if needed, though the bananas usually provide enough sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothies
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
