A few basil leaves change a plain green smoothie completely. The rocket adds a faint peppery bite, the spinach keeps things soft, and a ripe banana makes the whole glass taste friendly rather than grassy.
1
banana ripe
15 g
rocket
20 g
baby spinach
3 leaves
basil
5½ oz
water
Garnish: Small basil leaf · Ice: Served up, no ice
Basil Banana Smoothie
Mildly sweet and green, with basil aroma up front and a gentle peppery finish from the rocket.
Herbs are an easy way to give green smoothies more character. Basil brings a sweet, slightly clove like aroma, while rocket (arugula) contributes the mustard sharpness typical of the cabbage family. Baby spinach is the mildest of the three and mostly adds colour. A ripe banana with brown freckles is the key here: its sugar balances the bitterness of the leaves. The smoothie is light and refreshing, a good choice for a warm morning or as a mid afternoon break.
Only slightly. The ripe banana balances the rocket; use a very ripe one if you are sensitive to bitterness.
No, dried basil tastes dusty in a smoothie. Use fresh leaves or leave it out.
Yes, it contains only banana, leaves, herbs and water.
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