Cajun Banana Smoothie
Spice up your smoothie game with this bold and creamy Cajun Banana Smoothie! Combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, the creaminess of Greek yogurt, and the subtle nuttiness of almond milk, this unique recipe takes an exciting turn with a touch of cayenne pepper and ground cinnamon for a fiery, spiced kick. Sweetened with honey or maple syrup and delicately seasoned with a pinch of sea salt, this smoothie strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a quick, energizing treat ideal for breakfast, a post-workout boost, or a midday pick-me-up. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or cayenne for an extra dash of flair and flavor. Try this one-of-a-kind Cajun-inspired smoothie to ignite your taste buds with every sip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or dairy milk)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 pieces ice cubes
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them into small chunks for easier blending.
Add the banana slices, almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, vanilla extract, ice cubes, and a pinch of sea salt into a blender.
Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding a little more honey or maple syrup, if desired.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses.
Optionally, dust the top of the smoothie with a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy the adventure of bold flavors in this Cajun-inspired banana smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 420 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.8 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 654 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1287 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
