Banana makes a smoothie creamy even without milk, and that soft sweetness is a good canvas for ginger. Basil adds a green, almost anise-like freshness on top.
Garnish: Basil leaf · Ice: Served up, no ice
Smooth and sweet, with ripe banana, a warm ginger kick and a fresh basil lift.
This is a very short ingredient list, so quality matters: use a banana with a few brown spots, as it is sweeter and more aromatic. Bananas are a well-known source of potassium and give the smoothie its body.
Fresh ginger is much livelier than ground ginger and gives a clean, warming heat. Basil pairs well with both; its sweet and slightly peppery aroma keeps the drink from tasting like plain banana. Good as a quick breakfast or a snack before sport.
In a pinch, use a small pinch. Fresh ginger tastes much brighter.
Yes, it contains only banana, ginger, basil and water.
Better not: banana browns and the basil loses its aroma. It only takes a few minutes fresh.
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