Banana Hazelnut Smoothie Recipe: Nutty and Creamy

Banana Smoothie with Hazelnuts

This tastes a little like a banana milkshake with a nutty twist. Hazelnuts add body and a toasty flavour that goes perfectly with ripe banana.

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GlassMason jar

TechniqueBlended

DifficultyEasy

Time5 min

StrengthAlcohol-free

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Ingredients

1 banana ripe
15 g hazelnuts
5 oz almond milk

Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice

Method

Toast the hazelnuts in a dry pan for 3 to 4 minutes if you like, then let them cool.
Peel the banana and break it into pieces.
Blend the hazelnuts with the almond milk first until very fine.
Add the banana, blend for 30 more seconds and pour into a jar.

Taste

Thick and nutty, with sweet banana and a toasty hazelnut finish.

About this smoothie

Hazelnuts are mostly associated with chocolate spreads and baking, but blended into a smoothie they give a creamy texture and a warm, toasty taste. Nuts contain unsaturated fats, protein and fibre, so this smoothie is more filling than a pure fruit drink. A ripe banana with brown speckles supplies all the sweetness.

It makes a good breakfast or a snack after exercise. Toasting the hazelnuts briefly in a dry pan brings out much more flavour; let them cool before blending.

Bartender tips

Blending nuts and milk first gives a smoother texture without gritty bits.
Skinned hazelnuts taste milder; with skins the smoothie is a little more bitter.