- How to make it extra cold and thick?
- Use frozen bananas! Peel, slice, and freeze them ahead of time. No need for ice that waters it down.
Classic Banana Smoothie
A smoothie is more than a shake: it's an emulsion where fruit fibers stabilize the liquid. Banana's natural pectin creates a creamy, pudding-like texture, enhanced by the silkiness of yogurt proteins. Perfect quick fuel for brain and muscles.
Ingredients
1
pc
Banana (ripe, spotted)
3/4
cup
Milk (or plant milk)
1/2
cup
Plain Yogurt
1
tsp
Honey (optional)
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Equipment Needed
- Blender
- Tall Glass
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Break the banana into the blender.
Tip: Starch converts to sugar in ripe bananas, making the drink sweeter and creamier.
2
✓
Pour in the milk and yogurt.
Tip: Always add liquid after solids to help the blades catch the fruit.
3
✓
Blend on max speed for 30-45 seconds until smooth and airy.
Tip: High speed introduces air (aeration), making the drink light and frothy.
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Ingredients
- 1 pc Banana (ripe, spotted)
- 3/4 cup Milk (or plant milk)
- 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt
- 1 tsp Honey (optional)