Banana Smoothie Recipe with Almond Milk

There are a lot of banana smoothie recipes but those are typical, here I have some amazing smoothie ideas for your if you’re allergic to dairy milk and want a smoothie majorly made with banana and almond milk.

Almond milk is without any doubt is a nutritious milk that can give you properties like dairy milk and even taste, what if we use it in a banana smoothie, well it will be an amazing combo.

I have mentioned below two perfectly curated banana smoothie recipes with almond milk that I have tested and experienced in person.

I can give you guarantee this will not lack in both its taste and nutrition, you will be enjoying this without compromising on nutrition and taste I promise.

Banana Smoothie with Almond Milk and Cinnamon Recipe #1

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana of medium size (frozen for a more chilled drink)
• 1 cup no sugar used almond milk
• 1 tablespoon almond/ peanut butter or both in equal quantity
• 1/2 teaspoon of powdered cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of honey/maple syrup just to increase the overall sweetness of your smoothie
• 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract for optional flavor enhancement.
• Some ice cubes if you want it to be more chilled
• Remember. More chilled the increased digestion time will be

Instructions:

1. Peel the banana and place it in your smoothie blender with other ingredients like almond milk, almond butter, cinnamon, and honey/maple syrup.
2. Blend it until you see a smooth and creamy mixture of it.
3. Pour into your smoothie mug and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon powder or a few powdered or roughly crushed almonds.
4. Enjoy it immediately because of low shelf life of bananas in it

Nutrition Profile (per serving):

• Calories: 250-300 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 35-40g
• Protein: 6-8g
• Fat: 12-14g
• Fiber: 4-6g
• Sugar: 15-20g (natural from banana and sweetener)

Percks:

• Bananas are known for being Rich in providing potassium with vitamin B6, and antioxidants.
• Almond Milk is overall a low-calorie drink that is dairy-free and can be considered as the best alternative for providing healthy fats, calcium, and vitamin E for skin health and immune support.
• Almond or peanut butter adds healthy fats to your smoothie with protein, and fiber, supporting heart health, muscle repair, and satiety.
• Cinnamon: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, cinnamon can help regulate your blood flow in arteries and promote a positive digestive movement.
• Honey/maple syrup used in this smoothie have the ability to make your smoothie sweeter in a natural way and honey is one of the famous antioxidant materials.:

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Protein Rich Banana Smoothie Recipe with Almond Milk #2

Ingredients:

• 1 medium ripe banana
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 scoop protein powder made from a vegan base (vanilla or chocolate preferred flavor)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon flaxseeds (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder (only for anti-inflammatory property enhancement)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the banana, almond milk, protein powder, chia seeds, flaxseeds, turmeric, and vanilla extract.
2. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Add ice cubes if you prefer a thicker, colder texture, and blend again.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately for a quick, protein-packed smoothie.

Nutrition Profile (per serving):

• Calories: 300-350 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 30-35g
• Protein: 20-25g (depending on the protein powder)
• Fat: 12-15g
• Fiber: 10-12g
• Sugar: 15-20g (natural from banana)

Percks:

• Bananas are known for providing healthy or complex sugars with potassium at the same time for a healthy lucrative digestion.
• Almonds you may know are high in vitamins so almond milk that is a great vitamin E source and a low-calorie option for those avoiding dairy.
• Protein powder or simply protein is the one and only element that helps muscle recovery within the muscle strands or internal injuries that usually happen during our intense physical activities.
• Chia and Flax seeds are known for being rich in omega-3, dietary fiber, and antioxidants, for perfect digestion and heart health.
• Turmeric either used in powdered form or little ground can provide a powerful anti-inflammatory effect within your body that may help reduce inflammation in joints.

Why You Must Consider Banana Smoothie with Almond Milk

These recipe variations for almond milk banana smoothies are natural and very suitable for vegan Americans.

If you’re a non-vegan but possess somehow dairy allergy, this can be a perfect choice for you if you need to consume all essential nutrients to be healthy without experiencing vomits after dairy consumption.

Whether you’re a type-1 or type-2 diabetic person, these recipes will be perfect for you if you consume them at the start of your day or in your breakfast.

Cinnamon can provide your body with a soothing experience and carbohydrates from natural sources like banana and almond milk will be responsible for providing consistent energy for work all day.