Vanilla Cinnamon Banana Smoothie
This smoothie is LEGIT so amazing! I’ve been making this smoothie for my husband for years and every time he raves that’s it’s “the best smoothie in the world!” It’s slightly nutty, refreshing, and has the best cinnamon, vanilla flavors. It feels like a treat, yet it’s full of nourishing ingredients that will keep your body fueled. Do you need a quick and easy snack or treat smoothie that will keep you satisfied and refreshed? If so, this smoothie recipe is for you!
Have you ever heard of “nice cream?” Nice Cream is a frozen banana based “ice cream” substitute for people who are allergic to dairy or want something more sustaining as a dessert. It’s made by blending up frozen bananas, which you wouldn’t think is that special, but it really tastes like ice cream. This smoothie was created from a banana base which adds healthy sugars and thickens the smoothie. I then added almond butter which gives it such a wonderful nutty flavor, as well as the cinnamon and vanilla. This smoothie is nourishing for your body, yet tastes like a fun treat. If you have kids, you can even place this smoothie in popsicle molds and serve as a “banana pop” for dessert. They will love it and never know that it’s not a full fledged treat!
The options for this smoothie are endless and I hope you love it as much and I do!
How it’s Made
This smoothie takes absolutely no time at all! Quick, easy, and made in a flash from ingredients already in your fridge. What’s not to love? You’ll simply add in all the ingredients to a blender, blend, and wala! You have an amazing smoothie at your fingertips.
This smoothie contains bananas, while also incorporating almond butter for the fat, collagen powder for the protein, and flax seed for extra nutrients. Nutrition wise, this smoothie is very healthy and hits a wide range of fats, carbs, and proteins.
For this recipe, you definitely want a frozen banana. This allows the smoothie to be cool while not having to water it down with ice!
Health Benefits:
High in DHA omega-3 fatty acids which help pregnant women, brain health, and heart health.
High in potassium, calcium, and B6.
Improves digestion since it is high in fiber
Plant-based, easy treat or snack that lowers your LDL (unhealthy) cholesterol
I hope you love this Vanilla Cinnamon Banana Smoothie and enjoy making it for years to come!
Vanilla Cinnamon Banana Smoothie
Time: 5 minutes | Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients:
2 bananas, frozen
4 tablespoons almond butter (I love Costco Almond Butter)
1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon whole flax seed
1 scoop unflavored collagen protein powder
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe by: The Heaping Harvest
I hope you love making this Vanilla Cinnamon Banana Smoothie and enjoy making this recipe for years to come. If you’ve tried this recipe, we would love for you to write a review below! Thank you :)
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