Banana Almond Butter Smoothie
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Published Jun 02, 2023, Updated Jun 18, 2023
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This banana almond butter smoothie is super easy to whip up with only 4 simple ingredients! It’s refreshing and guaranteed to be a hit with both kids and adults!
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. And this banana almond butter smoothie is top on my list!
I kept it super simple with this banana almond butter smoothie. 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.
I’ve always loved the combo of banana and almond butter (especially on toast), but it’s so amazing in smoothie form too!
Ingredients Needed
- almond milk – this serves as the liquid base of the smoothie. I went with unsweetened vanilla almond milk, which adds a touch of vanilla flavor, but feel free to use your favorite type of vegan milk.
- banana – this adds natural sweetness and creaminess to this smoothie. I prefer to use a frozen banana, but you can also use a fresh banana if you want. Just a note that your smoothie will be thinner if you use a fresh banana. If you go with a frozen banana here’s my full guide on how to freeze bananas.
- almond butter – adds a nice nutty flavor as well as healthy fats and protein. It also helps make the smoothie more filling.
- ice cubes – helps to achieve a thick and refreshing smoothie.
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. Pour into two glasses and enjoy!
Customize Your Smoothie
- Swap the almond butter: If you have a nut allergy or don’t have almond butter on hand feel free to use any type of nut or seed butter. Peanut butter, cashew butter, tahini or sunflower seed butter are all great options. Just note, that using a different nut butter will change the overall flavor of this smoothie.
- Swap the almond milk: Feel free to use your favorite dairy-free milk for this recipe. Oat milk, cashew milk or even coconut milk will all work great.
- Chocolate: Turn this into a chocolate banana smoothie by adding a scoop of cocoa powder before blending.
- Add toppings: Boost the texture and nutritional value of your smoothie by adding toppings. Some ideas include a sprinkle of cinnamon, granola, coconut flakes, nuts, seeds or fresh fruit.
- Add protein: To make the smoothie more protein-rich, you can add a scoop of your favorite protein powder or Greek yogurt.
- Add greens: Turn this into a green smoothie by adding a handful of spinach or kale for some extra nutrients.
- Use different fruit: Feel free to swap out or add in different fruits. Berries, mangos, peaches or pears could all be delicious alternatives or additions.
How to Thicken Your Smoothie
There are so many good ways to thicken this smoothie (and smoothies in general). Here are some ideas:
- Ice: Adding more ice will give your smoothie a thicker, frostier texture. But it also tends water down the flavor a bit so keep this in mind.
- Frozen fruit: Using a frozen banana instead of a fresh banana will result in a creamier, thicker consistency.
- Frozen veggies: Believe it or not, frozen cauliflower or zucchini can make your smoothie thicker without affecting the taste much. I love adding a little frozen cauliflower rice or steamed and frozen zucchini to my smoothies. You could add 1/4 cup of either to this smoothie if you’d like.
- Chia seeds: These tiny seeds expand when soaked in liquid, helping to thicken your smoothie while adding a dose of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
More Smoothie Recipes to Try
- Green Protein Smoothie
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie
- Tropical Green Smoothie
- Raspberry Smoothie
- Cottage Cheese Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Green Smoothie
- Carrot Cake Protein Smoothie
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Banana Cacao Smoothie
- Key Lime Pie Smoothie
- Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie
- Tahini Smoothie
- Ultimate Green Smoothie Bowl
Be sure to check out the full collection of smoothie recipes on EBF!
Banana Almond Butter Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 banana, frozen or fresh
- 1 Tablespoon almond butter
- 4-5 ice cubes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into two glasses and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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. 🙂
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
The nutritional values seem way off. 1 tb of almond butter alone is 100 calories and 9grams of fat!
The recipe makes two servings. 🙂
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!
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!
this recipe is REALLY GOOD. it’s thick when you add FROZEN bananas to it. love it! thx for sharing!!!
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!
This is absolutely delicious!! New addition to my breakfast
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!
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. 🙂
I’m in love with this smoothie.
I make this daily!!
It looks so refreshing…. yummy
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!
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!
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.
So glad you loved this smoothie, Jonathan. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
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!
So glad you loved this recipe, Natasha! Thanks for the review!
Can this be made in advanced ( the night before)
Totally! 🙂
Ummm I may have added more almond butter , bananas and sliced almonds. I couldn’t get enough of this one. So yummy
So glad you enjoyed this smoothie, Teresa. Thanks for the review, I appreciate it!
Super simple, but still very good. This smoothie is nice because I always have these ingredients.
So glad you enjoyed this smoothie, Joy. Thanks for the review, I appreciate it!
Two things I love the most banana 🍌 and almond butter! You can never go wrong with this one I could do make it every day or even maybe make ice cream this way. 🍦
Thank you for sharing this recipe.
So glad you enjoyed this smoothie, Regina. Thanks for tying it and for the review. I so appreciate it!
This recipe was great. I added my own twist to it. I added oatmeal,a little cinnamon and honey it came out even better
So glad you enjoyed this smoothie, Terry! Thanks for tying it and for the review. I so appreciate it!
This made a quick breakfast to take to go on a busy morning. The flavor combination was yummy.
Woo!! So glad you enjoyed this smoothie, Karen! Thanks for the review. It means the world to me!
Another throw back to one of my favorite smoothies. This just hits all my cravings in one drink. Thank you
I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying this smoothie, Teresa! Thanks for the review. It means the world to me!
Simple is challenging be soo nice sometimes! This smoothie was easy to put together and really satisfied my sweet tooth craving! I added some vanilla protein powder for extra protein. I loved it!!
Yay! I’m so pumped you enjoyed this smoothie, Taylor! Thanks for making it and coming back to leave a review!
So yummy and creamy!!! I love how quick and easy this one is, but super fulfilling as well!
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed this smoothie, Amy! Thanks so much for trying it and coming back to leave a review 🙂
Simple and delicious, and always in season!
So glad you enjoyed this smoothie! Thanks for the review, Kim!
Craving all the goodness in this smoothie this morning. Everything I need and want so good
Woo!! So pumped this smoothie was a hit, Teresa! Thanks for trying it out and coming back to leave a review and star rating. I really appreciate it!
I made a 12 oz creamy drink using a generous 1/2 cup of the vanilla almond milk, a small fresh banana, 2 tablespoons of unsalted cruncy almond butter, 4 ice cubes, and added a pinch of cinnamon, pinch of unsweetened cocoa powder, and 20g of unflavored protein from protein powder. It was so yummy. Thank you for the inspiration!
Sounds delicious! So glad you loved the smoothie, Wendy. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
31g carbs – are these good carbs or bad carbs. 31g is a lot for my high cholesterol.
Definitely good carbs! Bananas tend to be higher in carbs and it is one of the main ingredients in this smoothie. Hope you love this smoothie!