Milk makes this banana smoothie rich and creamy, and a small splash of almond drink adds a subtle nutty note. The spinach is there for colour more than flavour.
1
banana ripe
20 g
baby spinach
5 oz
milk
¾ oz
almond milk
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Creamy and mild, with ripe banana, a gentle nutty note and a soft green background.
Banana and milk is one of the oldest smoothie combinations; it is essentially a banana shake without ice cream. Milk adds protein and calcium, the banana natural sweetness and potassium, so the result is a filling breakfast drink.
The splash of almond drink is a small twist from the original recipe: it adds a faint marzipan-like aroma without making the smoothie heavy. Baby spinach turns everything a soft pastel green but barely changes the taste.
The milk gives creaminess and protein, the small amount of almond drink adds flavour. You can also use only one of them.
Not with cow's milk. Use plant drinks only and it is.
It keeps in the fridge until morning, but banana darkens a little. Shake well before drinking.
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