Description
Enjoy a creamy and nutritious Nutty Smoothie Bliss made with ripe banana, almond milk, peanut butter, chia seeds, and Greek yogurt. This satisfying smoothie is perfect for breakfast or a refreshing snack, packed with protein and flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (for creaminess and protein)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (for a chilled smoothie)
- 1 tablespoon crushed nuts (for topping, optional)
- Fresh fruit slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Peel the ripe banana and break it into chunks.
- Add the banana chunks to your blender.
- Pour in 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk.
- Add 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter.
- Toss in 1 tablespoon of chia seeds.
- If desired, add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, if using.
- Add 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt.
- Toss in 1/2 cup of ice cubes.
- Secure the lid on your blender tightly.
- Start blending on low speed, then gradually increase to high speed. Blend for about 30-60 seconds until smooth.
- Check the consistency; add more almond milk if too thick and blend again.
- Taste the smoothie; add more honey or maple syrup if desired and blend again.
- Grab your favorite glass or smoothie bowl.
- Pour the smoothie into the glass or scoop it into a bowl.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of crushed nuts on top, if desired.
- Add fresh fruit slices for garnish.
- Enjoy your Nutty Smoothie Bliss as a quick breakfast, post-workout snack, or refreshing treat!
Notes
- For a creamier texture, consider using whole milk or coconut milk instead of almond milk.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite nuts or fruits.
- This smoothie can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a quick grab-and-go option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes