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This creamy banana smoothie is one of those blends that feels both comforting and energizing. It’s naturally sweet, rich without being heavy, and made with just a handful of simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
When I want a smoothie that feels grounding—especially in the morning—this is the one I reach for. Frozen bananas create that milkshake-like texture, coconut yogurt adds creaminess, and collagen peptides give it a protein boost to help keep energy levels steady. It’s simple, dependable, and endlessly customizable.
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Banana Smoothie Ingredients
This isn’t just a banana-and-milk blend. Each ingredient plays a role in making this smoothie creamy, balanced, and satisfying.
- Frozen bananas provide natural sweetness and thickness without ice. Here’s how to freeze bananas so you have them ready to blend when you are.
- Coconut yogurt adds richness and a subtle tang that keeps the smoothie from tasting flat. If your options are limited at your local grocery store 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.
- 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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How to Make a Banana Smoothie
- 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.
- 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:
- Use plain cashew yogurt or swap for 1/4 cup cauliflower.
- Swap yogurt for 2 tbs cashews.
- Swap banana with 1/4 cup cauliflower or 1/4 avocado. Here’s how to cut avocado.
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.
- If cashew milk isn’t your thing, then use the plant based milk of your choice! Check out my top favorite oat milk brands and almond milk brands that will keep the smoothie creamy.
- Start with plain, unsweetened coconut yogurt to avoid added sugars.
- Make sure the collagen or protein powder you use doesn’t have any 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. For tips on putting it all together, check out my guide on how to make a smoothie.
- Prepping frozen meal prep smoothie packs ahead also saves produce!
More Banana Smoothies To Try
I know that bananas are a polarizing fruit. People either love ’em or hate ’em. If you enjoy bananas in your smoothies, then check out some other delicious fruit smoothies below:
If you make this creamy banana smoothie, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comment box below. Your feedback helps me and all the readers in this community. And if you’re interested in more plant-based recipes (and exclusive content), sign up for my weekly recipe newsletter.
Creamy Banana Smoothie (Easy 5-Minute Recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 bananas frozen
- ½ cup coconut yogurt plain
- 1 cup cashew milk
- 1 serving collagen peptides
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth
- Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy!
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Notes
- To make this smoothie vegan, swap 1 scoop of collagen powder with 1 serving of homemade protein powder.
- To reduce the natural fruit sugars, use 1/4 avocado and 1 banana. You can also check out my guide on how to cut avocado.
- You can swap in any kind of yogurt, just choose one that’s plain or with limited sugar.
- The cashews can be swapped for almonds or oats.
- The cashew milk can be swapped out for the non-dairy milk of your choice
Nutrition
Did you make this recipe?
Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Common Questions
Yes, just make sure that smoothie is full of only whole food ingredients. No fillers, chemicals, added sugar, or fake ingredients!
I recommend changing up your daily shake or smoothie, so you can benefit from a variety of fruits and veggies. Bananas are a great regular addition though!
Bananas are a great source of fiber, and often help settle stomach issues naturally.
No! Well… it depends what you put in them. Strawberry banana is a popular smoothie flavor at restaurants, yet those smoothies are usually pre-made mixes full of processed sugar and chemicals. Stick to strawberry banana smoothies with real, whole food ingredients and soak in all the benefits.
Banana Smoothie, This Was Definitely One Of My Favorites. OMG! I Can Eat Bananas Everyday. Simple Easy And Delicious I Added A Little Bit Of Vanilla Protein Powder And Collagen To This Smoothie.
We love this for you! And we totally agree. The creamy banana smoothie is a crowd favorite. Great job taking care of yourself, Wendy.
This banana smoothie was just freaking delicious! There’s no other way to describe it.
Hahaha! I’m so glad you enjoyed it Lorraine. Way to rawk!
Definitely not my favorite. I used all frozen ingredients. Added in flax seeds, 1/4c cauliflower, spinach and Maple syrup. I did not use the full cup of liquid. The consistency was great. I’m just not a big fan of banana as the main ingredient.
Edited to correct the modifications: 1tbsp cocoa powder + 1/4c cauliflower + spinach
I totally understand, Carissa!
Nice and creamy, o also added some coconut peanut butter
Yum! Sounds like a great addition, Suzie!
The title is spot on. This smoothie is very smooth and the flavor is delicious. Will definitely be making this smoothie one of our regulars.
Thanks, Mark! So glad you’re adding this to your list of regulars.
Not bad. If you love bananas this is the smoothie for you.
You’re so right, Melissa! This one is definitely for the banana lovers.
Wow!! I think this is my favourite! So creamy like a banana milkshake. Could drink this everyday!
Yeahh!! I’m always down for a healthier version of a banana milkshake, Amanda!
I made this smoothie with soy milk and soy yogurt and combined it with the homemade protein powder recipe. It was so creamy and delicious, I couldn’t even taste the protein. It was like banana nice cream dessert in a cup!
Sounds like you made some great swaps, April!
Needed to rate! So yummy
So glad you liked this one, Carol!
Love this one! Spinach is so healthy and makes you feel good with the sweet fruit and coolness of this smoothie.
Woo hoo! Love to hear that, Julie!
Day 3 smoothie banana
Original recipe, using red bananas
I could stop here. Chalkiness is less pronounced with add: cherries, Jen’s seed mix, & powder. I feel like this is a win!
Great additions, Brooke!
Okay, but too much banana for me so I cut it down and added veggies. Smoothies are very forgiving!
You;re so right, Tonya! Smoothies are super forgiving so you can always add some veggies or leafy greens.
Very good with hint of vanilla and so easy to make.
Hi Julie! You’re so right, the hint of vanilla really makes this one.
Day 4 Green Smoothie. I like it!!
Rawkin’, Le! Glad to hear you like this one!