🍌 Banana Walnut Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
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1 large banana (frozen bananas make it extra creamy!)
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1/4 cup walnuts (raw or lightly toasted)
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1 cup milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, or soy)
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1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional, for extra thickness and protein)
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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A pinch of cinnamon (to enhance the walnut flavor)
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1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, if you prefer it sweeter)
Instructions
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Prep the Walnuts: If you have a high-speed blender, you can toss them in whole. If your blender is less powerful, soak the walnuts in warm water for 10 minutes beforehand to soften them.
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Combine: Add the liquid (milk) to the blender first. This helps everything blend smoothly without getting stuck.
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Add Solids: Add the banana, walnuts, yogurt, and spices.
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Blend: Pulse on low, then increase to high speed for about 45–60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and no walnut bits remain.
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Serve: Pour into a tall glass and top with a few extra crushed walnuts for a bit of crunch.
Quick Tips for the Best Texture
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Use Overripe Bananas: The ones with brown spots are the sweetest and blend the best.
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Keep it Cold: If you aren’t using a frozen banana, add 3–4 ice cubes before blending to get that chilled, milkshake-like consistency.