Description
This Vanilla Cinnamon Banana Smoothie is a creamy, nutritious blend perfect for a quick breakfast or an energizing snack. Combining frozen bananas, almond butter, and warm spices like cinnamon and vanilla, it offers a deliciously rich flavor with added health benefits from flax seeds and optional collagen protein powder. Ready in just five minutes, it’s an ideal dairy-free, gluten-free, and low-fat treat to fuel your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Nut Butter
- 2 frozen bananas
- 4 tablespoons almond butter
Liquids and Flavorings
- 1½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 teaspoon whole flax seeds
- 1 scoop unflavored collagen protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients including the frozen bananas, almond butter, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, whole flax seeds, and collagen protein powder if using.
- Combine in Blender: Place the frozen bananas, almond butter, almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and flax seeds into your blender. If you opt to include collagen protein powder, add it now.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This should take about 30 to 60 seconds depending on your blender’s strength.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy fresh for optimum flavor and texture. Optionally, you could sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on top for garnish.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas that have been frozen for a creamier texture.
- Unsweetened almond milk keeps the smoothie low in sugar; however, you may add a natural sweetener if desired.
- Whole flax seeds add fiber and omega-3 fatty acids; alternatively, ground flax seeds can be used for easier digestion.
- Collagen protein powder is optional but adds extra protein and supports skin health.
- If you prefer a thinner smoothie, add more almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
