Easy Banana Smoothie Recipe
All mornings should start with a creamy Banana Smoothie that tastes like banana cream pie! This healthy smoothie recipe is delicious and satisfying, and it comes together in just 5 minutes!
**This recipe was originally published in January 2014. The recipe has been modified, and the text and photos have been updated.
It’s always a good day when it starts with smoothie, especially when it tastes like banana cream pie.
This Easy Banana Smoothie Recipe is perfect for banana lovers. There are no fancy additives or sweeteners, so the banana flavor really shines.
I use banana in most of my smoothie recipes for its naturally sweet flavor and thick, creamy texture. It lends the perfect thick, creamy texture to my orange cream smoothie and tropical smoothie recipes!
Banana is also the star ingredient in my chocolate banana protein smoothie and blueberry banana smoothie recipes for it’s flavor and texture. It also makes them even more satisfying!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- This banana smoothie is thick, creamy and satisfying! It’s a good source of protein with the addition of Greek yogurt, and contains no added sweeteners.
- It takes only 5 minutes of prep and 4 ingredients.
- It’s easily customized with your favorite milk and yogurt, making a good option for vegan and dairy free diets.
Recipe ingredients
There are only 4 ingredients in this banana smoothie, and the recipe may be customized for dairy free and vegan diets as outlined in the ingredient notes below.
Ingredient notes
- Bananas. For best results, use ripe but firm bananas. Overly brown bananas will result in a brown smoothie. Be sure to freeze sliced bananas for the ultimate thick, frosty banana smoothie.
- Milk. Any type of milk will work well in this recipe. For vegan and dairy free diets, coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk are great options.
- Greek yogurt. Use plain Greek yogurt for a high protein, low sugar smoothie. For vegan and dairy free diets, substitute with your favorite non dairy yogurt.
How to make this recipe
This banana smoothie recipe is ready in 5 minutes from start to finish, so it’s perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack!
- Place the milk, Greek yogurt, frozen banana and vanilla extract in a blender.
- Blend all ingredients until smooth and enjoy!
FAQs
Bananas are a good source of potassium, Vitamins B and C, minerals such as copper and magnesium, and fiber. They are high in natural sugar and carbohydrates, however, so talk to your doctor to find out if bananas are a healthy option for you.
Bananas add natural sweetness and lend a nice, creamy texture to smoothies. Freeze bananas for a frosty smoothie!
Frozen bananas make thick, creamy, frosty smoothies. To freeze, slice ripe bananas into 1″ slices and freeze in a single layer in a zip top bag or Stasher in the freezer. Frozen bananas will keep for up to 3 months.
Banana smoothies are so easy to make! Simply add milk, Greek yogurt, sliced frozen banana and vanilla extract to a blender. Secure the lid and blend until smooth.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip: use bananas that are ripe but still firm. Overly brown bananas will produce a brown smoothie.
- To freeze bananas, cut into 1″ slices and store in a zip top bag or Stasher in a single layer in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- For a vegan banana smoothie, use nondairy milk and yogurt.
- Change up this recipe by adding cocoa powder, nut butter or berries!
More smoothie recipes you’ll love:
- Pina Colada Smoothie
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie by Gimme Some Oven
- Strawberry smoothie bowl
- Tropical Kale Smoothie
If you make this recipe I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment and rating below, or snap a photo and tag me @flavorthemoments on Instagram!
Easy Banana Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk use your favorite!
- 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt 3/4 – 1 cup
- 2 large frozen ripe bananas cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the milk, Greek yogurt, frozen banana and vanilla extract in a blender.
- Blend all ingredients until smooth and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use banana that are ripe but still firm. Overly brown bananas will produce a brown smoothie.
- To freeze bananas, cut into 1″ slices and store in a zip top bag or Stasher in a single layer in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- For a dairy free, vegan banana smoothie, use nondairy milk and yogurt.
- Change up this recipe by adding cocoa powder, nut butter or berries!Â
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
73 Comments on “Easy Banana Smoothie Recipe”
Will definitely have to try this one! Thanks!
Thanks, Sarah, and I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
This looks great, perfect for breakfast too!
Thanks, Pamela! I had one after my workout, and it really hit the spot. 🙂
Wow!! This looks so good!! I love smoothies!!
Thanks, Cailee! It really hit the spot. 🙂
Ok, I must make a smoothie – these are flavors that I really like. Pinning to try later!
Thanks, Deb! I hope you get a chance to try it. 🙂
I’ve been on a banana and coconut kick lately too and this smoothie sounds awesome Marcie! Love the coconut milk and toasted coconuts and I would totally add the whipped topping too 🙂
Sounds like you and I have had the same cravings lately, and I think the whipped topping is totally necessary! Thanks, Kelly, and have a wonderful day. 🙂
I knew there was a reason I loved you…coconut milk is a staple in my pantry. Amen!! Love this smoothie. The flavor are amazing and I just have to try. Breakfast tomorrow found!
I’m glad we’re on the same page about the coconut milk — it’s so much more interesting than regular milk! I hope you enjoy it, Z, and Happy Monday!
Yes to more smoothie recipes! I love the sound of this – especially with the coconut milk and the toasted coconut (I would definitely be using those coconut chips from Trader Joes – my fav! haha). And the whipped topping – oh yeah!
I was plum out of those coconut chips from Trader Joe’s so I had to improvise a bit. haha I’m loving all of the smoothie recipes right now — such a nice change from cookies, although we know cookies will be back in full force for V-day! Thanks, Ashley, and Happy Monday! 🙂
Skinny, creamy, and dreamy is the best! And you nailed this one! Haha, I love whipped cream, so I would probably negate the bananas and yogurt with it 🙂 I could go for one of these right now!
Thanks, Mary Frances! The whipped cream is so necessary.
Oh my…. this sounds so good! And I am on a smoothie kick lately. 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing at Marvelous Mondays this week- pinned & sharing!
Thank you, Carrie,and have a great Monday!
Marcie I’m drooling over this smoothie, love banana and coconut, can’t wait to try it 🙂
Thank you, Emily! I certainly hope you enjoy it!
This is definitely the type of smoothie I adore. I just love banana in smoothies. They give the smooth to smoothies haha.
I really like that line! Haha. Thanks for stopping by, Jocelyn!
I am a coconut FANATIC. I got a blender for christmas and now I know how to put it to good use, yummmm
Perfect timing! My blenders been kicking into overdrive lately. Ha. Thanks, Kelly!
Love this smoothie Marcie! Coconut milk is so good 🙂
It is, isn’t it? Thanks, Christin!
Smoothies ARE the best thing ever — you’re so right, Consuelo! Thanks and have a great day.
This is definitely something I will try. I might even freeze it and make a sorbet out of it..yummm. Coconut milk is a smart smart idea Marcie. Love this recipe.
That sounds like a great idea, Ash! I finally got an ice cream maker and can’t wait to start using it on sorbets, frozen yogurts, etc. Thanks, my friend, and have a wonderful evening!
Oh yeah, banana coconut cream is one of my favorite flavors and I would love this in a smoothie. Luckily, I have everything to make this so I am going to try it one day this week! Have a great week, Marcie!
Thanks, Ashley, and I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Would it be wrong to fall in LOVE with this smoothie? Because it just happened. I swooned when I saw it. FABULOUS! And, coconut milk is a staple in my pantry too! It’s the best, isn’t it? PINNING for later – this is too FAB not to!
Thank you, Kristi! I actually fall in love with food all the time…I guess that’s why we’re bloggers? 😉 Coconut milk is the best — I’m glad we’re in agreement on this! haha
this does sound like a delicious snack!
It really is delicious and satisfying! 🙂
This would definately satisfy my sweet tooth!
Thanks, Laura — it sure satisfied mine!
I find banana and coconut to be an intoxicating combo – in smoothie form its BRILLIANT, Marcie!
You always make me smile, Marcie! I love your humor… and that’s no monkey business! Love this creative smoothie!
Thanks, Gloria — glad to hear someone thinks I’m funny! haha My family thinks I’m corny, but hey, they liked this smoothie! 🙂
Thank you, Stacy! It is packed with so much goodness, which feels really good after those nasty old holidays. haha Have a great week! 🙂
Thank you, Juliana! This smoothie was unbelievably creamy without much effort at all. 🙂
What in incredible smoothie Marcie! I am so trying this – and SOON!
Thanks, Trish — and I can’t wait to try your strawberry one next!
Oooh, this combo sounds awesome! Definitely need to try….love smoothies. 🙂
Thanks, Tina! You just can’t beat a smoothie!
This smoothie is perfection!! I need one tomorrow!!! 🙂
Thanks, Jocelyn! It doesn’t get much better that this.
I’m smoothie obsessed lately! This one sounds YUMMY! 🙂
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Thanks, Tamara! 🙂
Perfect mid-morning treat for the kids! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Thanks, Karly! My kids were lucky that they got any. 🙂
I agree, bananas are essential to make a smoothie. They add natural sweetness. I really want to try this smoothie, I love coconut as well and the greek yogurt provides the protein. I would say it is a perfect breakfast or post workout smoothie.
This is one of my favorite smoothies, and it is certainly satisfying.
My sweet tooth can be pretty bad too, so I need things like this smoothie! It tastes so good, you don’t feel deprived in any way. Thanks for stopping by, Kelly! 🙂
What an awesome smoothie! I can’t wait to try it!
Thank you, ladies! 🙂
Mmm….I love both these flavors. So it makes perfect sense to combine the 2. Pinning!
Thank you, Melanie! This smoothie is one of my very favorites. 🙂
Hi! 🙂
I saw this recipe and I was wondering if it could be made with cream of coconut? I happen to have a can of it in my cupboard, but no coconut milk.
Thanks! 🙂
Hi, Maggie! This would definitely work with cream of coconut — it would be much richer and indulgent for sure. Cream of coconut can be heavy, so you could use half cream of coconut and half regular milk to lighten it up. Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks! I’m really excited to try it; I love coconut 🙂
You’re welcome! It should be extra good with cream of coconut.
It really is creamy, and the coconut flavor is so great with the banana! 🙂
Ah, smoothies, nothing better than that! Nothing beats banana either….Thanks so much for sharing!
I have to have bananas in my smoothies — it’s just not the same without ’em! Thanks, Kloe! 🙂
I’m always looking for healthy smoothies, and this one is going to be breakfast tomorrow. thank you.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy!
My kiddos are always looking for new smoothie recipes – they’ll love this one!
It’s like banana cream pie in a glass! 🙂
It is like my favorite pie in an acceptable form of breakfast! Thank you!
Haha! You’re welcome! 🙂
Thank you, Tally!