Creamy Tahini Banana Smoothie
A quick and nourishing smoothie blending ripe bananas with smooth tahini for a creamy, nutty, and comforting drink perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 3 tablespoons smooth, unsweetened tahini
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, or soy milk)
- ½ cup (120 g) Greek yogurt (or coconut/almond yogurt for dairy-free)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- A handful of ice cubes
Instructions
- Peel 2 medium ripe bananas and break them into chunks.
- Add 3 tablespoons of smooth tahini and 1 cup (240 ml) of your preferred milk into the blender.
- Spoon in ½ cup (120 g) of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey (optional), ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Toss in a handful of ice cubes to chill the smoothie.
- Secure the lid and blend on high for about 30-45 seconds. Stop, scrape down the sides with a spatula, and blend again if needed until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more honey or milk if desired, then blend again briefly.
- Pour into glasses or jars and serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and creaminess. For extra cold and thick smoothie, freeze banana chunks instead of using ice cubes. Adjust sweetness last to taste. Smooth tahini is preferred for best texture and flavor. You can add chia seeds, flaxseeds, spinach, kale, or protein powder for variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 24 hours and stir before drinking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 10
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