Description
Creamy Brazilian banana smoothie blends almond milk, ripe bananas, and silky avocado for a luscious breakfast treat. Rich honey drizzles through this tropical blend, offering pure morning comfort and nourishing energy you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 ripe avocado
Dairy and Milk Alternatives:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) almond milk
Nuts and Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) raw almonds
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather ripe banana, creamy avocado, almond milk, honey, and raw almonds or almond butter for a nutrient-packed smoothie preparation.
- Peel and chop banana and avocado into smaller chunks to ensure smoother blending process.
- Transfer fruit pieces into blender along with almond milk, honey, and almonds or almond butter.
- Pulse ingredients at high speed for 45-60 seconds until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- For enhanced chilled texture, incorporate 2-3 ice cubes and blend for additional 15 seconds.
- Sample the smoothie and adjust sweetness by incrementally adding more honey if desired.
- Transfer the velvety mixture into a tall serving glass, ensuring no residue remains in blender.
- Garnish with optional sliced almonds or drizzle of honey for aesthetic presentation.
- Consume immediately to preserve optimal temperature and nutritional integrity of ingredients.
Notes
- Swap almond milk with coconut milk for a tropical twist that enhances the smoothie’s creaminess.
- Use frozen banana instead of fresh to create an instantly chilled, thicker smoothie without additional ice.
- For a protein boost, add a scoop of vanilla or neutral-flavored protein powder to make the smoothie more filling and nutritionally balanced.
- Choose raw, organic honey to maximize potential health benefits and ensure a pure, natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg