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Creamy Banana Smoothie

Published on 6.12.2021 by Jen Hansard

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plant based shake

When I want a creamy smoothie, I turn to cashews or bananas. Well, I went a little crazy with this smoothie recipe and added BOTH. Get ready for a super creamy, super protein-charged smoothie that can jumpstart your day.

How to Make a Banana Smoothie Recipe

When making a green smoothie I recommend blending the leafy greens + liquid first. Yet for a non-green smoothie, feel free to blend all your ingredients at once!

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.

If cashew milk isn't your thing, then use the plant based milk of your choice! Oat milk will produce an equally creamy smoothie, while almond milk will make this smoothie a bit thinner.

freezing bananas for smoothies

Health Benefits of Bananas

This easily accessible fruit is incredibly versatile and delicious. Use it to naturally sweeten baked goods, make that smoothie creamier or naturally more sweet-tasting, or as a simple healthy snack dipped in almond butter.

Bananas are great sources of fiber, antioxidants, potassium, vitamin B6, and manganese. Bananas, while sweet, are actually a lower glycemic (low sugar) fruit. Unripe bananas have a GI (glycemic index) score of 30, while ripe bananas have a GI score of around 60. So if you want your banana smoothie to be naturally lower in sugar, use a less ripe banana!

Tips for storing bananas

Living in Florida means my bananas ripen in two days tops. I love having them on hand for a quick snack or easy smoothie ingredient, yet they turn brown too quickly! So I've learned a great trick- freeze them.

I leave bananas on my counter until they are the perfect ripeness for me (which I'm finding is different for everyone). Then I line a baking sheet with parchment, peel the bananas, and line them up on the baking sheet. Freeze for 1-3 hours, then toss those lovely frozen bananas in a freezer safe bag (I like silicone Stasher or Rezip bags).

Now I've got the perfect banana smoothie ingredient ready to go. If you don't have gallon sized freezer bags, then cut your bananas in half before freezing to maximize space. Prepping smoothies ahead also saves produce!

vegan banana smoothie

Low Sugar Swaps

While the sugar in this banana smoothie 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 ¼ cup cauliflower
  • Swap yogurt for in 2 tbs cashews
  • Swap banana with ¼ cup cauliflower or ¼ avocado

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.

creamy summer milkshake

FAQs

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 shake everyday?

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!

Is banana shake good for stomach?

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

Are strawberry banana smoothies bad for you?

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.

Now, let's get blending this banana smoothie!

 

Creamy Banana Smoothie

4.52 from 180 votes
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Blend your way into a great day with this sweet n' creamy banana smoothie. It's got protein that will keep you full, and simple ingredients for natural energy.
Total Time5 minutes
Servings1

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas (frozen)
  • ½ cup cashew yogurt (plain or vanilla)
  • 1 cup cashew milk
  • 1 serving collagen powder (or 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Blend all ingredients until smooth
  • Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy!

Video

Notes

  • To make this smoothie vegan, swap 1 scoop of collagen powder with 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost
  • To reduce the natural fruit sugars, use ¼ avocado and 1 banana
  • 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 plant milk of your choice

Nutrition (estimated)

Serving: 16oz Calories: 364kcal (18%) Carbohydrates: 61g (20%) Protein: 18g (36%) Fat: 7g (11%) Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 16mg (5%) Sodium: 255mg (11%) Potassium: 1041mg (30%) Fiber: 6g (25%) Sugar: 35g (39%) Vitamin A: 272IU (5%) Vitamin C: 21mg (25%) Calcium: 160mg (16%) Iron: 1mg (6%)

8 More Healthy Banana Smoothies

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 smoothie recipes below:

  • Banana peach smoothie
  • Strawberry banana smoothie
  • Chocolate banana smoothie
  • Banana oatmeal smoothie
  • Avocado banana smoothie
  • Pineapple banana smoothie
  • Kale banana smoothie
  • Berry banana smoothie

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Comments

  1. Lisa

    January 17, 2022 at 3:00 pm

    4 stars
    I liked this but it was a bit sweet for me. I think it’s because I’m used to green smoothies and the only cashew yogurt I found was vanilla bean. I’ll try again with plain yogurt and add some greens.

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  2. Dora Suarez

    January 17, 2022 at 2:56 pm

    3 stars
    My smoothie tasted great but it was milky/watered down not the smoothie/thick consistency I desired. Maybe my ratio of ingredients was off, not sure, but it is a reason to try again.

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  3. Judy

    January 17, 2022 at 2:38 pm

    5 stars
    Substituted oat milk (open in fridge) for cashew and protein boost for collagen.
    Enjoyed my smoothie today.

    Reply
  4. Judy

    January 17, 2022 at 2:34 pm

    5 stars
    8/10
    Substituted oat milk (open in fridge) for cashew and protein boost for collagen. Enjoyed my smoothie today.

    Reply
  5. Eva McGuire

    January 17, 2022 at 2:27 pm

    5 stars
    Creamy deliciousness. I like bananas and know their health benefits but was concern 2 would be overload. I believe adding the yogurt kept the flavor from being too strong. Will make again.

    Reply
  6. Tracee

    January 17, 2022 at 2:15 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious simple smoothie . I live that this smoothie was only a few ingredients and taste delicious.

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  7. Tom

    January 17, 2022 at 1:58 pm

    5 stars
    So smooth and yummy. Put in protein powder (vanilla replacement) and collagen powder. Went down so fast I didn’t get a picture.

    Reply
  8. Karyn Feder

    January 17, 2022 at 1:58 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this smoothie! So creamy. Hard to believe it’s dairy free!

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  9. Sloane Grey

    January 17, 2022 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    Simple and yummy! My husband preferred adding some strawberries, but a win nonetheless.

    Reply
  10. Sandra S

    January 17, 2022 at 1:53 pm

    4 stars
    I swapped 1/4 cup cauliflower for one banana. The smoothie was thick and creamy. I could still state the banana and the smoothie had fewer carbs.

    Reply
    • Amy

      January 17, 2022 at 2:30 pm

      So sweet! But I double checked my yogurt package and saw I'd bought sweetened yogurt. Oops. And it was too thin, but once again my problem. Yesterday's Challenge smoothie was too thick, all the ingredients being frozen, so today I subbed a fresh banana since I was using a frozen tub of yogurt and frozen banana. So it was a good smoothie in that it's hard to make a bad one, but I'll need to tweak my execution.

  11. Tina

    January 17, 2022 at 1:29 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this one also. Made it exactly as the recipe. First time trying Elmhurst cashew milk. So creamy!

    Reply
  12. Dale Stadnyk

    January 17, 2022 at 1:22 pm

    4 stars
    Interesting! It is good for me to try different ingredients like cashew milk and coconut yogurt (I couldn’t find cashew yogurt). It does taste good but not rated one of my favorites but pleased to have tried it!

    Reply
  13. Susan

    January 17, 2022 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    I used almond milk and vanilla yogurt. Really like this one

    Reply
  14. Kathy S.

    January 17, 2022 at 1:15 pm

    4 stars
    Not sure that it's fair to give only four stars since I didn't have the correct ingredients. I was able to find cashew yogurt but not cashew milk. I used oak milk instead. I also added frozen strawberries since my bananas were not frozen. Overall a good smoothie but still prefer a green smoothie every morning. This would be a refreshing snack in the afternoon.

    Reply
  15. Lauren Hopkins

    January 17, 2022 at 1:11 pm

    4 stars
    I was surprised by how much I liked this one. So creamy and delicious!

    Reply
  16. Beth

    January 17, 2022 at 1:09 pm

    Not a fan of bananas I substituted berries and yogurt

    Reply
  17. Beth

    January 17, 2022 at 1:08 pm

    2 stars
    I don’t do bananas so I used mixed berries and yogurt turned out great.

    Reply
  18. Cynthia

    January 17, 2022 at 1:05 pm

    5 stars
    I love banana smoothies and this recipe is delicious, creamy, and perfect!

    Reply
  19. Elisa

    January 17, 2022 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars
    So simple and delicious! I will add a handful of greens next time and try the suggested avo to add some extras nutrients.

    Reply
  20. Cynthia

    January 17, 2022 at 1:01 pm

    5 stars
    Again another delicious smoothie! I used almond milk yogurt since I wasn’t able to find the cashew milk yogurt.

    Reply
  21. Jimmye

    January 17, 2022 at 1:00 pm

    5 stars
    OK, Day #8
    First, I’m not a photographer.
    Second, my mug is really this morning.
    Third, I made my very 1st Cashew Milk today.
    Fourth, it was so simple & the taste was WoW
    Fifth, the “Creamy Banana Smoothie” was

    Reply
  22. Cristina Ribeiro

    January 17, 2022 at 12:54 pm

    4 stars
    Creamy. Mine wasn’t as sweet, added spinach, only one banana, 1/4 small avocado for second banana.

    Reply
  23. Stacy

    January 17, 2022 at 12:53 pm

    3 stars
    Went off-recipe with bananas, yogurt, almond milk, pineapple, agave, sunflower seeds, chia seeds & flaxseed; good but not our favorite this week.

    Reply
  24. Jody

    January 17, 2022 at 12:49 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this smoothie! Creamy and thick. I used Greek yogurt because I couldn’t find cashew. Will definitely make again!

    Reply
  25. Lea M

    January 17, 2022 at 12:48 pm

    5 stars
    Not my preference since I'm not a big fan of vanilla but this is still good. Reminds me of a thick vanilla shake or egg nog.

    Reply
  26. Anneliese

    January 17, 2022 at 12:47 pm

    4 stars
    Loved the thick creaminess of the smoothie. Feels like a treat! I like bananas, however am not as fond of the tanginess of the yogurt with bananas. I may try to swap out the bananas for oranges and have a creamsicle smoothie.

    Reply
  27. Janae

    January 17, 2022 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    Creamy and comforting. I like the mix of banana and vanilla. I opted for the optional collagen. I will see how I feel digestively later on. Thanks for bringing new ideas to my table.

    Reply
  28. Pamela

    January 17, 2022 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    #Day8 Banana smoothie - Fantastic! I made two smoothies one without spinach and the other with spinach and they were both awesome. I loved the vanilla. I substituted Almond milk and vanilla, honey yogurt I had on hand. This is a winner! Thank you.

    Reply
  29. Kimberly Narducci

    January 17, 2022 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    Super yummy! I did sub some things because I didn’t have cashew yogurt or milk. Used almond milk and coconut yogurt.

    Reply
  30. Terry

    January 17, 2022 at 12:30 pm

    4 stars
    This shake was a nice surprise. It was super creamy and had a mild banana flavor. I just wish the banana flavor was a bit stronger.

    Reply
  31. Sharyl

    January 17, 2022 at 12:26 pm

    5 stars
    How can something this delicious be good for you? Added some fiber and probiotic to this creamy greatness. Would make this for grandchildren as a treat.

    Reply
  32. LeAnn

    January 17, 2022 at 12:26 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! I was really surprised how much I enjoyed this creamy banana smoothie, definitely will make it again. Thank you!

    Reply
  33. Kathleen

    January 17, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    I left out the yogurt because I forgot to buy it. Did use the collagen peptides. Love the vanilla flavor!

    Reply
  34. Marion

    January 17, 2022 at 12:22 pm

    ok, was not expecting this lick the bowl clean flavor! very delicious...will be doing this again. also used my collagen powder which had been waiting for me. TY, TY

    Reply
  35. Amanda

    January 17, 2022 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious, I enjoyed the vanilla!

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  36. Stephanie Whitney

    January 17, 2022 at 12:17 pm

    5 stars
    I think this was my favorite one yet! I used flax and banana milk instead of cashew milk. One of my bananas was bad so I ended up using less banana. I added a handful of baby romaine because greens. My son refused it but it was so good that I insisted he try it. He took a swallow and said it was OK but he still wouldn't have one. My grandson said it was good. I'm definitely having this again & might stay with the one or one & 1/2 banana instead of 2 because I liked the consistency. I didn't add collagen or protein powder.

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    • Mary Jo

      January 17, 2022 at 12:50 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy banana...I substituted with almond milk and oat milk yogurt and was delicious!

  37. Laura O.

    January 17, 2022 at 12:09 pm

    5 stars
    This one tasted a lot like the Epic Almond Smoothie-delicious! I did add half a small avocado in place of 1 frozen banana & a touch of cinnamon. Could not taste the avocado at all!! Chocolate protein powder would be a great addition too!

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  38. Gail B.

    January 17, 2022 at 12:09 pm

    5 stars
    This was creamy and delicious...it reminded me of a banana cake I make !

    Reply
  39. Joy Baltimore

    January 17, 2022 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious and creamy.

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  40. Judy T

    January 17, 2022 at 12:04 pm

    4 stars
    No banana in the house so used cauliflower. Think I would like it with banana much better. It is kind of bland in taste. I will try it again but with banana and hope the blandness goes away!

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  41. Irene

    January 17, 2022 at 11:58 am

    4 stars
    Yogurt helped tune down the banana flavor. Although the number of bananas probably could be reduced a bit.

    Reply
  42. Jackie

    January 17, 2022 at 11:46 am

    4 stars
    I used Greek yogurt and almond milk. It was tasty and filling.

    Reply
  43. Laura Guilbault

    January 17, 2022 at 11:42 am

    4 stars
    Was a little bland for me so I added some greens and strawberries . Perfect now .

    Reply
  44. June

    January 17, 2022 at 11:40 am

    5 stars
    Truly was satisfied by the natural sugar pop. I love deep dark chocolate even 100%. Sometimes creamy, light colored and vanilla fits the day.

    Reply
  45. Erin

    January 17, 2022 at 11:33 am

    5 stars
    My daughter said I love this one, Mom! So it's definitely a winner. Made it with your vegan yogurt recipe and it's like a banana milkshake.

    Reply
  46. Steven Herrmann

    January 17, 2022 at 11:32 am

    5 stars
    The banana smoothie was pretty good. Substituted plain non-fat greek yogurt for the cashew yogurt and used Isolate Whey protien for the collagen.

    Reply
  47. Kar Tri

    January 17, 2022 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    It is very delicious
    I plan to use avocado and almond milk also with calogen
    Might add little of ginger root
    And peanut butter for extra creamy

    Reply
  48. Angie

    January 17, 2022 at 11:30 am

    3 stars
    My least favorite of them all. I am not a yogurt fan though. I had to add cocoa powder to finish it.

    Reply
  49. Nikki O’Mealley

    January 17, 2022 at 11:21 am

    3 stars
    More banana than I like to have in one serving as I’m working on reducing weight. The favorite of the smoothie is clean and the texture outstanding. Just a little too plain for me. Not my favorite but I have a couple family members that would love it so this is definitely going in the recipe book.

    Reply
  50. Nicole Singleton

    January 17, 2022 at 11:11 am

    This smoothie is BANANAS! Super smooth and creamy! Definitely a winner

    Reply
  51. Brie

    January 17, 2022 at 11:08 am

    5 stars
    Not a huge banana smoothie fan but this one was pretty good. I didn't have cashew milk or yogurt so used cows milk and Greek yogurt. My 11 yr old sucked this one down super quick he loved it.

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  52. Brenda

    January 17, 2022 at 11:03 am

    4 stars
    I only used one banana and 1/2 cup of cauliflower to cut down on the sugar. Added cinnamon too. Was tasty and not too sweet.

    Reply
  53. Penny

    January 17, 2022 at 10:59 am

    5 stars
    A very soothing smoothie.

    Reply
  54. Joan D

    January 17, 2022 at 10:57 am

    5 stars
    So good! I added some leafy greens and watered chia. One fresh and one frozen banana. Plain greek yogurt. So creamy.

    Reply
  55. Martha Cuellar

    January 17, 2022 at 10:54 am

    3 stars
    Different! I’m not a huge banana lover when all by itself in a smoothie.

    Reply
  56. Christine

    January 17, 2022 at 10:50 am

    5 stars
    Very satisfying, yum!!

    Reply
  57. LeiLani Martinez

    January 17, 2022 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    Love bananas and this smoothie hit all the points. Great banana taste and not to thick. Will be making this one more often.

    Reply
  58. Simone

    January 17, 2022 at 10:45 am

    5 stars
    Day 8 creamy banana smoothie
    I love this one too! It’s thick, creamy and very filling. A great treat! Thank you!

    Reply
  59. Marla

    January 17, 2022 at 10:44 am

    5 stars
    Another yummy smoothie! Very creamy. I didn’t have yogurt so added cashew cream instead and it was delicious.

    Reply
  60. KJ

    January 17, 2022 at 10:35 am

    5 stars
    Another great smoothie. I was surprised I'd enjoy it with the cashew yogurt but it is delicious.

    Reply
  61. Kimberly Hassur

    January 17, 2022 at 10:34 am

    4 stars
    I like banana but decided I needed some veggies. I added a bit of cauliflower and vanilla protein powder. Not a fan of the unsweetened cashew yogurt by itself but with the addition of vanilla and vanilla protein powder it's a good creamy shake.

    Reply
  62. Dawn

    January 17, 2022 at 10:29 am

    Very good. Very creamy. Very filling. I guess my cashew yogurt didn’t have full flavor. Definitely banana!

    Reply
  63. Alicia N

    January 17, 2022 at 10:18 am

    Creamy Banana Smoothie was good. My banana (I used 1 instead of 2) was a little green so I added a little maple syrup to sweeten. I used unsweetened almond yogurt since all the coconut ones at the store were flavored. A added greens as well. I started out by make homeade cashew milk which is always a hit in my house.

    Reply
    • Alicia N

      January 17, 2022 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      This was a 5 star

  64. Danna

    January 17, 2022 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    Banana smoothie just didn’t sound good but was I wrong! It was DELICIOUS!!! One of my favorites. Love this one.

    Reply
  65. Tina F.

    January 17, 2022 at 10:11 am

    5 stars
    Another winner. Creamy, delicious and filling!

    Reply
  66. Cheryl

    January 17, 2022 at 10:10 am

    4 stars
    Bananas...yum. Simple.

    Reply
  67. Suellyn

    January 17, 2022 at 10:05 am

    5 stars
    This smoothie has a subtle nutty flavor. I added avocado since I didn’t have collagen powder, and it is creamy and delicious.

    Reply
  68. Jessica Spratt

    January 17, 2022 at 10:03 am

    5 stars
    YUM!

    Reply
  69. Anne Marie

    January 17, 2022 at 10:02 am

    3 stars
    This was not my favorite; I found it to be very sweet but kind of bland.

    Reply
  70. Deb

    January 17, 2022 at 10:00 am

    5 stars
    My favorite! Tasted tropical!

    Reply
  71. sheila

    January 17, 2022 at 9:45 am

    5 stars
    creamy , smooth, delicious

    Reply
  72. Carol

    January 17, 2022 at 9:38 am

    5 stars
    I loved the creaminess of this smoothie! I couldn’t find cashew yogurt so I added plain Greek yogurt. I also added some spinach to mine. So yummy!!

    Reply
  73. Susan

    January 17, 2022 at 9:37 am

    4 stars
    Smooth and tasty. Wish I had checked the nutrition numbers before making as the sugar count is higher than I prefer. Of course it tastes great.

    Reply
  74. Lisa

    January 17, 2022 at 9:36 am

    5 stars
    Yummy! Will make again

    Reply
  75. Mare

    January 17, 2022 at 9:35 am

    3 stars
    Day 8 Creamy Banana Smoothie. Definitely creamy and banana-y! I had to add some cilantro to make it green, though.

    Reply
  76. Laurel

    January 17, 2022 at 9:35 am

    5 stars
    I couldn’t get my hands on a cashew yogurt so my smoothie had a coconut flavour. It was the texture of this smoothie that was amazing. Thick and creamy.

    Reply
  77. Cindy Chandler

    January 17, 2022 at 9:29 am

    5 stars
    I really enjoy bananas and the creaminess and sweetness that they add to a smoothie. This one although being rather plain, was still very good and I will definitely be making this one again.

    Reply
  78. Becky

    January 17, 2022 at 9:18 am

    5 stars
    A definite winner! The cashew mild made it super creamy. Delicious!

    Reply
  79. Alexandria

    January 17, 2022 at 9:15 am

    3 stars
    It is creamy and enjoyable. I'm not a huge fan of yogurt in my smoothies, so I probably won't make this again.

    Reply
  80. Meg North

    January 17, 2022 at 9:11 am

    5 stars
    This one is super smooth and refreshing, but it makes me a little sad. I can’t stop drinking it and it’s nearly gone already.

    Reply
    • Meg North

      January 17, 2022 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      I should mention that I skipped the vanilla and added 3 kiwis to brighten it up. This is going on my list of regulars.

  81. Sally

    January 17, 2022 at 9:10 am

    5 stars
    Day 8 Simple Green Smoothie Challenge! Creamy Banana Smoothie.
    I did a few swaps & additions on this recipe.
    I doubled batch for my husband and I. I used 2 bananas and 1/2 c. cauliflower.
    I had Oat Milk, so I used that instead of the cashew milk. I did use collagen powder and the Simple Green protein boost.
    I did use plain cashew yogurt and the vanilla.
    I thought it tasted wonderfully smooth and rich with great flavor!

    Reply
    • Carol

      January 17, 2022 at 9:36 am

      I loved the creaminess of this smoothie! I couldn’t find cashew yogurt so I added plain Greek yogurt. I also added some spinach to mine. So yummy!!

  82. Katie R.

    January 17, 2022 at 8:55 am

    5 stars
    I probably wouldn't have tried this if not for the Smoothie Challenge, but I loved it! Super creamy (as title indicated :)) and had a nice flavor.

    Reply
  83. Lynnette Clancy

    January 17, 2022 at 8:49 am

    5 stars
    So creamy and delicious

    Reply
  84. Jamie E

    January 17, 2022 at 8:48 am

    4 stars
    The name says it all !

    Reply
  85. Maria

    January 17, 2022 at 8:37 am

    5 stars
    Delicious - reminds me of the milkshakes I used to have when I was a kid.

    Reply
  86. Katie

    January 17, 2022 at 8:19 am

    3 stars
    Not my favorite. If you like vanilla milkshakes, this is for you! I might try by using 1 banana and adding some frozen berries.

    Reply
  87. Kris M.

    January 17, 2022 at 7:33 am

    3 stars
    I'm sure it's great for people who love bananas, but it was too much banana for my taste. I prefer more layers of flavors. But, I knew what I was getting into by the name of the smoothie.

    Reply
  88. Kim

    January 17, 2022 at 6:54 am

    3 stars
    Not a huge banana fan, but by adding nut butter I couldn’t taste the banana.

    Reply
  89. Lexi

    January 17, 2022 at 6:54 am

    5 stars
    Creamy goodness!

    Reply
  90. Terry

    January 12, 2022 at 11:02 am

    4 stars
    Creamy banana: I didn't have cashew yogurt, so I subbed an avocado. I like the vanilla flavor, and in fact, do add that to other smoothies that I make. This was a sweet, dessert like concoction -- just okay, not my favorite. I prefer more layers of flavor.

    Reply
  91. Kristi

    January 09, 2022 at 11:46 pm

    5 stars
    I love banana so this one was a no brainer for me. The combo was perfect and tasted amazing.

    Reply
  92. Leigh W.

    October 20, 2021 at 10:02 pm

    5 stars
    This has become my go-to smoothie. Sometimes instead of the cashews I put in a scoop of peanut butter and it seriously tastes like a peanut butter shake.

    Reply
  93. Olivia

    August 20, 2021 at 11:49 am

    5 stars
    Added Protein Smoothie Boost to this for breakfast this morning and it was delicious! I also used Trader Joe's cashew yogurt since I had that on hand.

    Reply
  94. Nanice

    August 19, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    For cauliflower, are you supposed to steam it first? I’m guessing yes, since raw would be too hard? I’ve seen it being used in smoothies but no one ever posts what to do with it first. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura

      January 05, 2022 at 10:13 am

      This recipe doesn’t call for cauliflower.

    • Tove

      January 17, 2022 at 2:24 pm

      5 stars
      I really liked this one. I didn't make any substitutions. It made so much that I was able to give my husband a glass of it too.

  95. Erin

    August 03, 2021 at 11:27 am

    5 stars
    Note: use ripe bananas when making this! My first attempt was a bit too sour, but after trying again with some spotted bananas, turned out MUCH better.

    Reply
  96. Kim

    July 30, 2021 at 11:33 am

    5 stars
    Yum! This smoothie is a winner!

    Reply
  97. Dawn

    June 21, 2021 at 10:28 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious! I used the recipe in the comments below and soaked the cashews. That protein boost made it a meal! Yum!

    Reply
  98. Debbie A Meshishnek

    June 14, 2021 at 7:04 pm

    I have a subscription for the protein smoothie boost witch I love and today there was a surprise gift, a avocado salt and pepper shaker. So cute! Love it!
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      June 19, 2021 at 12:06 pm

      So glad you love that fun surprise Debbie! Aren't they sooo cute?!

    • Rem

      January 17, 2022 at 2:01 pm

      4 stars
      A little too strong on the vanilla for me. I think next time I would use 1/2 tsp. Would make a great base for a smoothie bowl with some granola and fresh berries.

  99. Trudy G.

    June 14, 2021 at 11:08 am

    5 stars
    What I love most about this smoothie is the protein in it! I will be using this for a pre AND post run smoothie for sure! Good one Jen.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      July 23, 2021 at 1:45 pm

      Happy training Trudy!

  100. Cheryl

    June 14, 2021 at 9:31 am

    Would love to try this recipe, but in the Rochester, NY area, you can no longer get cashew milk/yogurt. Apparently there is a shortage of cashews and producers are only supplying cashews and not cashew products. Have you heard this? I've tried (and failed!) to make cashew milk. Won't attempt cashew yogurt. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      June 14, 2021 at 11:07 am

      I haven't heard of a cashew shortage— that's crazy! I'm so sorry! Cashew milk is really easy to make with an Almond Cow. I've been obsessed with it. You could also make it this way:

      2 small bananas, frozen
      3-4 tbs cashews (soaked in water for 1 hour)
      1 cup water (or almond milk)
      2 tablespoons collagen powder or 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost
      1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    • susan

      January 15, 2022 at 3:36 pm

      4 stars
      Very good but a little too much banana for me but I’m getting used to eating them. Next time I will swap an avocado for 1 banana.

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