August 11, 2025 //
Lori Becker //
Recipes //
2 min read
Did you know that bananas are rich in vitamin B6, an essential nutrient in blood cell production and brain function? Or that they're packed with potassium and antioxidants? Dole out this healthy banana almond smoothie recipe Kate (@cookieandkate) mixed up! We're sure you'll find it a-peeling.
Ingredients:
½ cup almond milk or milk of choice
1 medium-to-large frozen banana (break your bananas into one-inch chunks before freezing)
1 ½ tablespoons flax seed
2 tablespoons almond butter
Optional: ¼ to 1 teaspoon maple syrup
⅛ teaspoon almond extract, to taste (or vanilla extract, but the almond extract makes the smoothie taste almost like candy!)
Instructions:
Toss all the ingredients into a blender, in the order listed.
Blend on low until the blender gains traction, then ramp up to the highest speed as soon as possible (or if your blender has a smoothie function, that will work well).
Taste, and if you would like stronger almond flavor, add up to ⅛ teaspoon more almond extract and blend again. Enjoy while cold.
Why We Love This…
✔ Heart-healthy fats: Almond butter and flax seeds provide monounsaturated fats and omega-3s to support cardiovascular and brain health. ✔ Fiber-rich and gut-friendly: Flax seeds and banana deliver fiber to aid digestion and help maintain steady blood sugar. ✔ Protein support: Almond butter and almond milk provide plant-based protein to support muscle repair and satiety. ✔ Vitamin- and mineral-rich: Banana and almond milk contribute potassium, magnesium, and vitamin E for heart, muscle, and nerve health. ✔ Naturally sweetened and satisfying: Banana and optional maple syrup provide gentle, unrefined sweetness with added micronutrients. ✔ Customizable: Almond extract or vanilla adds flavor without added sugar, and milk choice can increase protein or calcium content.
