A thick, single-serve or batch-blended smoothie using frozen bananas as a base. Packed with potassium, fiber, plant-based protein, and customizable with superfoods for accelerated muscle recovery, digestion support, and heart health. No ice or added sugar required—just natural sweetness and creamy texture.
4large frozen bananas (each peeled and sliced into chunks)
2 cupsunsweetened almond milk (or oat/soy/cashew milk)
1scoop (25g) vanilla plant-based protein powder (optional)
1/4 cuppeanut butter (almond, cashew, or tahini)
1 tbspchia seeds (optional)
1 tspcinnamon
Optional add-ins: cocoa powder, flaxseeds, or superfoods (spirulina, cacao nibs)
Peel bananas and freeze in airtight bags for at least 24 hours
Measure chia seeds, cinnamon, and protein powder if using
Add frozen banana chunks to blender first
Blend and add almond milk gradually until smooth
Incorporate peanut butter and any powdered ingredients (protein powder, cinnamon, chia)
Blend until creamy, scraping sides as needed
For customization: add cocoa powder or other superfoods during blending
Bananas freeze best in parchment paper-wrapped portions for non-stick storage
Double the liquid for a thinner consistency
Store prepped frozen banana portions in liquid portion bags for easy single-serving access
Vary nut butter type for different flavor profiles
Add flaxseeds or hemp hearts as protein sources if protein powder is avoided