Vanilla Cinnamon Banana Smoothie
A creamy, cinnamon-kissed smoothie that blends banana, vanilla, and milk into a nourishing treat. Made with just a few pantry staples, it’s endlessly adaptable—enjoy it as a light sip or bulk it up with protein and nut butter
Equipment
- High-speed blender
- Measuring spoons
- Knife and cutting board (if using fresh banana)
- Glass or jar for serving
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana (peeled and sliced before freezing)
- 1 cup vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (for protein)
- 1 tbsp almond butter (for healthy fats)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (if more sweetness is needed)
- 1 tsp flaxseed, chia seeds, or collagen peptides (for fiber or protein)
- Handful of oats (to thicken)
- 1–2 ice cubes (if using fresh banana)
Instructions
- Add ingredients to blender in the following order: milk, vanilla extract, banana, cinnamon, and any optional add-ins.
- Blend on high speed for 30–60 seconds, until completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or texture if needed (e.g., more milk to thin or oats to thicken).
- Pour into a glass and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a banana slice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Frozen bananas give the creamiest, thickest texture—always keep some prepped in your freezer.
- No vanilla extract? Use vanilla-flavored almond milk instead.
- For a smoothie bowl, reduce liquid and add toppings like granola, fruit, and seeds.
- Need to store it? Add lemon juice and refrigerate for up to 24 hours or freeze in cubes.
- Boost it: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder or blend in espresso for a Cinnamon Banana Latte twist.