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Creamy Banana Cinnamon Chia Smoothie

A cozy, cinnamon-spiced banana smoothie with almond butter and chia seeds, made with ingredients you probably already have.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large banana frozen in chunks
  • 1 cup low-fat milk (or any milk)
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter (or peanut butter)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 ice cubes

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Add the milk, almond butter, vanilla and cinnamon to the blender.
  2. Add the frozen banana, chia seeds and ice.
  3. Blend on high until smooth and frothy, about 45 seconds.
  4. Pour into glasses and dust with a little extra cinnamon.

Notes

Tips & swaps
  • Freeze your bananas: peel ripe bananas, break them into chunks and freeze in a bag. Spotty, extra-ripe bananas make the sweetest smoothies.
  • Easier to swallow: blend the chia seeds with the milk first for an extra-smooth texture.
  • Coffee lover? Replace 1/4 cup of the milk with cold brew for a morning pick-me-up (for adults).
Nutrition values are estimates based on the ingredients listed and will vary with brands and portion sizes.