Banana smoothie

It’s hard to believe that something as simple as a banana smoothie could have such a long and storied history, but it’s true! This classic recipe has been around for centuries, and has been enjoyed by people all over the world.

The first recorded recipe for a banana smoothie dates back to the early 1800s, when an Englishman named Robert Jameson included it in his book, “The Complete Housekeeper’s Tutor.” This early version of the smoothie was made with milk, cream, sugar, and, of course, bananas.

Banana smoothies became more popular in the early 1900s, when they were introduced to the United States. At first, they were mostly served in ice cream parlors and soda fountains. But it wasn’t long before home cooks were whipped up their own versions of this delicious treat.

Advice

When making a banana smoothie, it's important to use ripe bananas as this will give you the most flavor. Start by adding the liquid of your choice (milk, almond milk, etc.) to the blender. Peel and slice your ripe bananas and add them to the blender. You can also add other fruits to the smoothie for added flavor, such as strawberries, blueberries, or mango. Finally, add a scoop of your favorite yogurt, almond butter, or honey for a bit of sweetness. Blend everything together until it's nice and smooth, and your banana smoothie is ready to enjoy!

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Recipes

Ingredient Breakdown

 
banana
ice
strawberry
honey
milk
peanut butter
almond milk
cocoa powder
spinach
mint
vanilla yogurt
maple syrup
cottage cheese
vanilla extract
orange
greek yogurt
pineapple
raspberry
protein powder
berry
apple
sugar
blackberry
date
scoop protein powder
vanilla almond milk
vanilla
kefir
cashew
pomegranate molasses
millet
ice strawberry
chocolate hazelnut spread
vanilla soy milk
nonfat vanilla yogurt
rolled oat
chocolate chip
cocoa
maca powder
brew coffee
vanilla protein powder
chocolate syrup
milled flax seed
sweetened chocolate soy milk
blueberry
almond
kale
medjool date
almond breeze vanilla almondmilk
coconut milk
cherry
ginger
nonfat greek yogurt
flax seed
dark chocolate chip
cinnamon
cashew milk
cayenne pepper
sweetener maple syrup
chia seed
matcha green tea powder
scoop cabot whey protein powder

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • milk

Staple Ingredients

  • banana 87%

Common Ingredients

  • ice 57%

Usual Ingredients

  • strawberry 35%
  • milk 30%

Rarey Ingredients

  • honey 22%