Banana Smoothie
My father taught me this simple and nostalgic banana smoothie recipe when I was a little girl. This recipe is not only easy to make but also packed with nutrients.
My father taught me this simple and nostalgic banana smoothie recipe when I was a little girl. This recipe is not only easy to make but also packed with nutrients.
- Carbohydrate 55.3890575091704 g
- Cholesterol 24.0000000202884 mg
- Fat 8.19595000659374 g
- Fiber 3.24057488250732 g
- Protein 9.02968750653287 g
- Saturated Fat 4.60970125378379 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (379g)
- Sodium 97.5905000811537 mg
- Sugar 52.148482626663 g
- Trans Fat 1.0439402507669 g
- Calories 327 calories
Step-by-step
- In a blender, combine banana, milk, vanilla, egg and sugar.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a tall glass and top with a pinch of cinnamon.
Operating with nothing more than a standard countertop blender and a fifteen-minute prep window requires ingredients that integrate smoothly without thermal assistance. Incorporating a raw egg into dairy and fruit emulsifies the liquids naturally when spun at high speed, creating a rich texture that coats the glass without requiring commercial thickeners like xanthan gum or heavy cream.
- Use a banana with fully speckled yellow skin; starches convert entirely to simple sugars at this stage, delivering maximum sweetness without extra cane sugar.
- Chill the milk to 35 degrees Fahrenheit before blending so the friction of the blades does not warm the mixture above a refreshing serving temperature.
- Swap the white sugar for an equal volume of wildflower honey if a floral aromatic profile is desired to complement the vanilla extract.
- Dust the ground cinnamon precisely over the foam just before consumption to ensure the volatile oils in the spice hit the palate before the liquid.
Pair this beverage with toasted sourdough smeared with salted butter or a slice of sharp cheddar cheese to balance the high sugar content with savory proteins and fats. Contrast is essential when drinking a carbohydrate-forward beverage, preventing palate fatigue and rounding out the meal completely.
