Ginger Banana Smoothie

5 from 60 votes

This Ginger Banana Smoothie is sweet and creamy, the perfect energizing breakfast. It's loaded with nutrients and superfoods and made without added sugars. It's immune-boosting and beyond delicious

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Breakfast, Smoothie

Cuisine: American, International

Keyword: banana ginger smoothie, Ginger Banana Smoothie, ginger smoothie, ginger smoothie for weight loss, ginger smoothie recipes

Servings: serving

Calories: 308kcal

Author: Natalie

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1 cup almond milk
1 ripe banana
½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
½ cup probiotic yogurt
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Ice cubes

Instructions

Start with preparing and measuring all the ingredients. I like to use measuring cups.
Peel and grate ginger root.
Take the blender and add all ingredients. Note: add wet ingredients first for easier blending.
Turn on the blender and mix at high speed until you get a smooth texture.
If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid – milk or water. Blend again until the smoothie is smooth.
Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if you like. (See the "Sweetener recommendation" section for suggestions)
Transfer the smoothie into a smoothie glass.
Add toppings (optional): I used goji berries and bee pollen. Be creative here and add toppings you like.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Makes 1 cup that serves 1 person as a full meal, or 2 people as a light meal. As a measure, I used a US cup (240ml). Nutrition values are calculated without toppings.

Substitutions

You can use any dairy or plant-based milk here.
You can use any dairy or plant-based probiotic here. Extra tip: look for products without added flavors and sweeteners.
You can substitute hemp seeds with ground flax seeds, or chia seeds.

Make it without banana: Use ½ of avocado. Note: avocado will change the smoothie color to more green. Also, banana is added for natural sweetness so if you omit banana you have to add some extra sweetener. See the "Sweetener recommendation" section for my suggestions.

Make it weight-loss friendly: Use only half a banana to cut calories.

Make it vegan: Use plant-based milk and probiotic yogurt.

Store in a smoothie cup with a lid and keep refrigerated for up to one day. Don't forget to shake or stir it before drinking!

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