Creamy Smoothie Base
Transform your morning routine with this versatile and delicious Creamy Smoothie Base, the perfect foundation for crafting nutrient-packed smoothies tailored to your taste. Featuring a blend of ripe banana, protein-rich Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk, and a touch of vanilla and honey for natural sweetness, this recipe delivers a silky, well-balanced texture. Ready in just 5 minutes, it's ideal for busy mornings or post-workout snacks. Add refreshing ice cubes and blend to perfection, creating a luscious base that pairs beautifully with your favorite fruits, seeds, or leafy greens. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast solution or a customizable treat, this smoothie base ensures every sip is creamy, wholesome, and satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Banana
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup Almond milk (unsweetened)
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 5 small Ice cubes
Instructions
Peel the banana and break it into smaller pieces for easier blending.
Add the banana pieces to a blender along with the Greek yogurt and almond milk.
Pour in the vanilla extract and honey.
Place the ice cubes into the blender.
Blend the mixture on high speed for about 1-2 minutes, or until smooth and creamy.
Taste the smoothie base and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey as desired.
Pour the smoothie base into serving glasses or store it in the refrigerator if not using immediately.
Use this smoothie base as a foundation and add your favorite fruits, seeds, or greens to customize your smoothie.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.3 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 213 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 578 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 763 mg | 16% | |
*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.
