Heart-Healthy Classic Banana Smoothie
Start your day on a nutritious note with this Heart-Healthy Classic Banana Smoothie, a creamy and energizing blend packed with wholesome ingredients. Featuring the natural sweetness of a ripe banana combined with unsweetened almond milk, rolled oats, and chia seeds, this smoothie delivers fiber, omega-3s, and plant-based goodness in every sip. A handful of fresh spinach adds a sneaky touch of greens, while Greek yogurt provides a protein boost and a luscious texture. Enhanced with vanilla extract and chilled to perfection with a handful of ice cubes, this easy, no-cook recipe is ready in just 5 minutes and makes two generous servings. Perfect for breakfast or a post-workout treat, this heart-healthy smoothie offers balanced nutrition and refreshing flavor that supports your wellness goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 handful spinach
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 small ice cubes
Instructions
Peel the banana and break it into smaller pieces for easier blending.
Add the banana pieces to a blender.
Pour in the unsweetened almond milk.
Add the rolled oats and chia seeds to the blender.
Wash the spinach thoroughly and add it to the blender.
Spoon in the plain Greek yogurt.
Add the vanilla extract for a touch of flavor.
Add the ice cubes to make the smoothie cold and refreshing.
Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy your nutritious and heart-healthy banana smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
363 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 223 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 660 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 965 mg | 21% | |
*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.
