Whip up this simple smoothie with a creamy texture and sweet vanilla flavour next time you’re craving something cold and delicious. This Vanilla Banana Smoothie is made with sweet ripe banana, vanilla greek yogurt, and vanilla bean paste for that true vanilla flavour. Plus, hemp hearts and almond butter add a boost of protein and healthy fats.

glass of a vanilla and banana smoothie topped with sliced banana, hemp seeds, and almond butter

As a Registered Dietitian and self-proclaimed smoothie queen, coming up with tasty and healthy smoothie recipes is my jam. Like my ultimate 5-minute morning smoothie, this banana vanilla and yogurt smoothie follows my balanced smoothie formula to ensure that it’s nutritionally balanced, energizing, and will keep you full for longer than 30 minutes.

It’s got protein (the key to feeling full) from Greek yogurt, nut butter, and hemp seeds. It offers satiating healthy fats (which are also good for your heart!), fibre for good digestion, and an array of essential micronutrients like potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

glass of a vanilla and banana smoothie topped with sliced banana, hemp seeds, and almond butter

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

ingredients for vanilla banana smoothie

Step 2: Blend it Up!

This really is the simplest of simple recipes. Just dump everything in the blender and blitz!

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vanilla banana smoothie blended in a blender
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The Best Blender

My high-speed Vitamix blender has got to be one of my top three favourite kitchen appliances. You don’t have to worry about unblended chunks of fruit or seeds in your smoothie, it’s smooth every time. AND you can make so much more – including soups, sauces, and dressings in it!

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Step 3: Pour and Enjoy Your Vanilla Banana Smoothie

The recipe makes 1 smoothie serving, but feel free to double or triple the ingredients if you’re serving your partner and/or family as well.

Prep it Ahead: If you want to prepare the banana and vanilla smoothie ahead of time, it will keep in the fridge up to 24 hours. If you have a busy morning, blend it up the night before. Store it in the fridge in a sealed cup or mason jar. In the morning, just grab and go!

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glass of a vanilla and banana smoothie topped with sliced banana, hemp seeds, and almond butter

Creamy Vanilla Banana Smoothie with Greek Yogurt

Servings: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Whip up this simple smoothie with a creamy texture and sweet vanilla flavour next time you're craving something cold and delicious. This Vanilla Banana Smoothie is made with sweet ripe banana, vanilla greek yogurt, and vanilla bean paste for that true vanilla flavour. Plus, hemp hearts and almond butter add a boost of protein and healthy fats.
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium ripe banana, fresh or frozen
  • 3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 tsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste, can sub. with pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1/4-1/2 cup milk of choice, unsweetened, depending on your smoothie thickness preference

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
    vanilla banana smoothie ingredients added to a blender
  • Blitz until smooth and creamy, and all ingredients are well-blended.
    vanilla banana smoothie blended in a blender
  • Serve and enjoy!
    a vanilla banana smoothie being poured into a glass
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Author: Hannah Magee, RD
Did you make this recipe?Be sure to take a photo and tag me at @hannahmagee_rd so I can see!