Description
This Gut Healthy Bananas Foster Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious blend that combines frozen banana, Medjool dates, shredded coconut, vanilla Greek yogurt, warm spices, and almond milk. It’s perfect for a quick breakfast or snack that supports digestive health and satisfies sweet cravings naturally.
Ingredients
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Fruits and Sweeteners
- 1 Banana (frozen)
- 2 Medjool Dates (pitted)
Dairy and Dairy Alternatives
- 1/2 Cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt (or substitute a dairy-free yogurt)
- 1 Cup Almond Milk
Spices and Add-ins
- 3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg
Instructions
- Blend: Add the frozen banana, Medjool dates, shredded coconut, vanilla Greek yogurt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and almond milk into a blender.
- Combine: Blend on high until all ingredients are fully combined into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Scrape: If needed, pause the blender and remove the lid to scrape down the sides with a spatula to reincorporate any ingredients stuck to the blender walls.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately. This recipe makes one large smoothie or two normal-sized servings.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the vanilla Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt like coconut or almond yogurt.
- Use frozen banana to ensure a creamy, chilled texture without needing to add ice.
- Medjool dates add natural sweetness and fiber, making additional sweeteners unnecessary.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preference for cinnamon and nutmeg.
- This smoothie is best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours and stirred before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large smoothie (approx. 350 ml)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Bananas Foster Smoothie, Healthy Smoothie, Gut Health, Banana Smoothie, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Greek Yogurt Smoothie, Dairy-free smoothie option