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This banana smoothie recipe is one of those blends that feels both comforting and energizing. It’s naturally sweet, rich without being heavy, and made with wholesome ingredients. The frozen bananas create that milkshake-like texture, coconut yogurt adds creaminess, and collagen peptides give it a 20g protein boost to help keep energy levels steady.

Love bananas? Me too! Check out my other banana smoothie recipes for more combos, or my smoothie recipes for kids if you’re blending for little ones.

banana smoothie in a glass on the counter with bananas, cashews and measuring spoons.

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Glass of banana smoothie with straw and fresh bananas on table

Banana Smoothie Ingredients

This isn’t just a banana-and-milk blend. Each ingredient plays a role in making this one of my most loved breakfast smoothies, thanks to the creamy and balanced blend.

  • Frozen bananas provide natural sweetness and thickness without ice.
  • Coconut yogurt adds richness and a subtle tang that keeps the smoothie from tasting flat. You can swap for Greek yogurt or make my cashew coconut yogurt.
  • Cashew milk keeps everything smooth and neutral, while vanilla enhances the banana flavor without overpowering it. Pick your favorite brand or make cashew milk at home. I also use cashew milk in my blueberry smoothie if you want to make that next.
  • Collagen peptides blend in seamlessly and help turn this smoothie into something that feels more like a meal than a snack.
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2 trays of sliced bananas on parchment getting ready to be frozen.

How to Make a Banana Smoothie

  1. Add the frozen bananas, coconut yogurt, cashew milk, collagen peptides, and vanilla to your blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick for your blender, add a splash more milk and blend again.
  2. Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy right away while it’s cold and creamy.

Ingredient Swaps

While the sugar in this recipe comes from whole food, it might be a little high for some. If you need a lower sugar option, then here are some great swaps:

  • Swap yogurt for two tablespoons cashews to still get a creamy smoothie.
  • Swap banana with 1/4 cup cauliflower or 1/4 avocado.
  • Swap cashew milk for another plant-based milk of your choice

Recipe Tips

  • If this smoothie is too thick for your blender blades to handle, try adding a bit more liquid, stirring up the ingredients, then blending again. This should help. Using one of my recommended smoothie blenders can make this even easier.
  • Start with plain, unsweetened coconut yogurt to avoid added sugars.
  • Make sure the collagen or protein powder you use doesn’t have added sugar. Read the label on the yogurt you use as well! There are many great plant based yogurt brands on the market now, yet lots are loaded with added sugar.
creamy smoothie in a glass with a metal straw.

More Banana Smoothie Recipes

This simple blend is one of the easiest high-calorie smoothies for weight gain I keep coming back to — for more banana-forward options, try these recipes below:

Common Questions

Is a banana smoothie good for you?

Yes, just make sure that smoothie is full of only whole food ingredients. No fillers, chemicals, added sugar, or fake ingredients!

Is it good to drink banana smoothie everyday?

I recommend changing up your daily smoothie, so you can benefit from a variety of fruits and veggies. Bananas are a great regular addition though!

Is banana smoothie good for stomach?

Bananas are a great source of fiber, and often help settle stomach issues naturally.

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Creamy Banana Smoothie

Jen Hansard
4.5 (326)
Two frozen bananas, plain coconut yogurt and cashew milk blend into a thick, vanilla-scented banana smoothie that tastes like a milkshake. Collagen peptides bring it to 20g of protein, or swap in plant protein powder to keep it vegan.
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Jar of high-protein banana smoothie topped with cinnamon, beside bananas
Serves1
Serving size16 oz
Prep3 minutes
Blend2 minutes
Total time5 minutes

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Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Pour the cashew milk into a blender. Add the bananas, yogurt and vanilla and blend on high until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds.
  • Add the collagen and blend on low just to combine. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

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Equipment

Vitamix blender blending green smoothie with fresh ingredients on white counter.
Vitamix blender
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Le Creuset measuring cups
Set of gold measuring spoons on a white surface for cooking and baking.
Le Creuset spoons

Recipe Notes

  • Vegan Swap: Swap the collagen for a serving of homemade protein powder.
  • Lower Sugar: Use 1 banana plus 1/4 avocado; the avocado keeps it creamy.
  • Milk Swaps: Any non-dairy milk can replace the cashew milk, and any plain, unsweetened yogurt works in place of the coconut yogurt.
  • Storing: Best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake before drinking.

Nutrition

Calories401 kcal
Carbs64 g
Protein20 g
Fat9 g
Fiber8 g

Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 252 mg | Potassium: 851 mg | Sugar: 30 g | Vitamin A: 151 IU | Vitamin C: 21 mg | Calcium: 432 mg | Iron: 1 mg