Looking for a super easy smoothie recipe that will become your kiddos’ (and your!) new favorite summer drink? This banana almond butter smoothie fits the bill. This post is sponsored by Almond Breeze.
Summer brings out the smoothie lover in me. I mean, I’m always a fan of smoothies but I’m less likely to crave a cold, refreshing smoothie in the middle of winter. Now that it’s blazing hot outside, I could go for a smoothie all day, every day.
I kept it super simple with this banana almond butter smoothie made with Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla almondmilk. It’s made with just four ingredients, three if you don’t count the ice, and it’s really delicious. This smoothie isn’t super thick or heavy, but it still has some healthy fat and protein, so it makes for a filling snack, for both adults and kids. Â
I’ve always loved the combo of banana and almond butter (especially on toast), but it’s so amazing in smoothie form too!Â
If you have kids, this is a great recipe to get them involved with! They can help pour the almondmilk in the blender, scoop the almond butter, get ice from the freezer and/or press the button on the blender!
Whether you’re lactose intolerant, vegan or just trying out dairy-free milks,almondmilk is a great alternative to cow’s milk. My go-to is Almond Breeze almondmilks and I typically reach for their Unsweetened Original or Unsweetened Vanilla flavor. One serving of their unsweetened varieties has only 30 calories and no added sugar, plus they are an excellent source of calcium (no you don’t need to drink cow’s milk to get your daily dose of calcium!) and is gluten-free. I also prefer this brand because of its texture and taste – rich and creamy with a hint of almond taste. Also what I love the rich history behind the brand. Did you know Blue Diamond Growers is the world’s leading almond marketer and processor? It led the development of California’s almond industry since it was formed as a nonprofit, grower-owned cooperative over 100 years ago. Today, Blue Diamond has over 3,000 growers across California!Â
As I shared in my recipe up above, Almond Breeze is perfect in smoothies and even in baking or on its own. If you are using it in a recipe, it’s a simple 1:1 swap for any dairy or liquid.Â
If you’re looking to shop for Almond Breeze, good news is it’s available nationwide in many local grocers. You can find them at Publix, Kroger, Walmart, Target, and more. Score! They have a handyproduct locator on their website if you want to search your neighborhood.
How to Make a Banana Almond Butter Smoothie
It doesn’t get much easier than this. Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend on high until smooth! You can use a frozen banana or a fresh one, but I personally like the texture that frozen bananas give smoothies. Of course, feel free to play around and add in extra ingredients like chia seeds or a handful of spinach to make it a green smoothie.
If you make this banana almond butter smoothie, please be sure to leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how it turns out. Your feedback is so helpful for the EBF team and other EBF readers.
Looking for a super easy smoothie recipe that will become your kiddos’ (and your!) new favorite summer drink? This banana almond butter smoothie fits the bill.
I loved this smoothie!! It was so mild and refreshing, making for the perfect breakfast! Also added a scoop of chocolate protein powder and it was a delicious combination!
The smoothie turned out great. I added everything that includes almond milk, bannaa, almond butter, ice cubes and I even added blueberries. Turned out great.
Though frozen bananas are used in most of my smoothie recipes, I haven’t tried a smoothie with it being the main star. Just not a banana flavor fan. However, I gave this recipe a go when I realized bananas were all I had on hand, and I was pleasantly surprised! I only also added a tablespoon of chia seeds. Very satisfying and tasty. Thanks for this simple recipe!
I have a Vitamix and always struggle with the consistency being too thin & runny. I tried doing half the amount of almond milk and it was still like a drink. Any tips?
Hey Catherine – Are you using a fresh or frozen banana? If you’re not using frozen, I would try using a frozen banana next time and you can always add more ice to reach your desired consistency. 🙂
Ahh yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this smoothie recipe, Alexis! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it!
It is absolutely delicious!! I added the chia seeds the second time I made this
It has become one of my families favorites!!thank you so much for sharing
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I loved this smoothie!! It was so mild and refreshing, making for the perfect breakfast! Also added a scoop of chocolate protein powder and it was a delicious combination!
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So glad you loved this recipe, Natasha! Thanks for the review!
The smoothie turned out great. I added everything that includes almond milk, bannaa, almond butter, ice cubes and I even added blueberries. Turned out great.
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So glad you loved this smoothie, Jonathan. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
Though frozen bananas are used in most of my smoothie recipes, I haven’t tried a smoothie with it being the main star. Just not a banana flavor fan. However, I gave this recipe a go when I realized bananas were all I had on hand, and I was pleasantly surprised! I only also added a tablespoon of chia seeds. Very satisfying and tasty. Thanks for this simple recipe!
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So glad you loved this smoothie, Yvonne! Thanks for giving it a try and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
It looks so refreshing…. yummy
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I’m in love with this smoothie.
I make this daily!!
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I have a Vitamix and always struggle with the consistency being too thin & runny. I tried doing half the amount of almond milk and it was still like a drink. Any tips?
Hey Catherine – Are you using a fresh or frozen banana? If you’re not using frozen, I would try using a frozen banana next time and you can always add more ice to reach your desired consistency. 🙂
This is absolutely delicious!! New addition to my breakfast
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Yay!! So glad you enjoyed this smoothie, Lauren. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it!
this recipe is REALLY GOOD. it’s thick when you add FROZEN bananas to it. love it! thx for sharing!!!
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Ahh yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this smoothie recipe, Alexis! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it!
Awesome product and I love taking this pre and post workout! This is an awesome drink to have for lunch to with a nice salad/or salad wrap!
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I’m so glad you’re enjoying this smoothie, Jason! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it!
The nutritional values seem way off. 1 tb of almond butter alone is 100 calories and 9grams of fat!
The recipe makes two servings. 🙂
It is absolutely delicious!! I added the chia seeds the second time I made this
It has become one of my families favorites!!thank you so much for sharing
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in the photo of the banana almond milk smoothie….what do you have swirled on top?
Hi Carol! It’s almond butter drizzled on top. 🙂