With the arrival of heat, fruit smoothies are a great way to start the day. Learn about delicious and refreshing recipes to get away from the classic banana smoothie.
The bananaalso known as plantain, is a popular and widely consumed fruit throughout the world for its versatility to use it in different recipes. This tropical fruit offers a variety of health benefits due to its nutritional content.
Bananas are an excellent source of several essential nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, fiber and antioxidants. They’re a fast energy source, ideal to start the day by including it in your breakfast. Dare to try new recipes to get away from the classic banana smoothie.
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These recipes are to prepare at home, quickly and easily. refreshing banana smoothies for adults and children to enjoy. Choose the combination that you like the most and enjoy them with friends or family to spend the hot days in the best way.
Banana and chocolate protein shake
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Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 2 cups milk (skim, coconut or almond)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate powder
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- crushed ice cubes
- Optional: add protein powder
Preparation
- Peel and cut the banana into pieces.
- Place them in the blender with the peanut butter.
- Add the chocolate, sugar, milk and a little crushed ice.
- Blend well until the preparation is integrated.
- Serve in a glass, preferably glass, and to give it the final touch, place a slice of banana on the edge of the glass.
Blueberry and banana smoothie
This is a super nutritious and energetic mixture, with which you can provide the body with enough vitamins and nutrients to perform in all your activities and not feel tired in the middle of the afternoon. Banana, rich in carbohydrates, provides energy very quickly, while blueberries have multiple health benefits, mainly on the cardiovascular system.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups of natural yogurt
- 2 bananas
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- Ice to taste
Preparation
- Peel the bananas and cut them into slices
- Strain the peeled and cut bananas into the blender along with the blueberries (previously washed) and add the yogurt.
- Beat until you obtain a homogeneous mixture
- Serve with ice
Red fruit and banana smoothie
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Ingredients
- 2 cups of skim milk
- ½ cup of natural yogurt
- 1 banana
- 20 raspberries
- 20 blueberries
- Sweetener to taste
- Ice c/n
Preparation
- Put the ice in the blender and process to crush it.
- Add the previously washed red fruits, the banana in pieces, the skim milk, the yogurt and the sugar.
- Process at medium speed until no lumps remain.
- Serve and enjoy the refreshing preparation
Source: Ambito
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