Ingredients
Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 banana, sliced and frozen
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (130 g) or dairy-free alternative
- ¼ cup key or regular lime juice (60 mL)
- 1 Tbsp honey (15 mL) or sweetener of choice
- ½ tsp finely grated lime zest
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract (1.2 mL)
- Optional: ice for texture
- Optional: spinach leaves for color
Garnish
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Lime wedge
Instructions
- Blend: Combine the frozen banana, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, lime zest, vanilla extract, and any optional ingredients such as ice or spinach leaves in a blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Add ice gradually to achieve your desired smoothie consistency.
- Serve: For garnish, rub lime juice around the rim of the glass and roll it in crushed graham cracker crumbs to mimic a key lime pie crust. Pour the smoothie into the prepared glass.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and vibrant flavors of the smoothie.
Notes
- Make it More Creamy: Replace 2 tablespoons of yogurt with cream cheese for a richer texture.
- Add Color: Add a few fresh spinach leaves to the blend for a green tint without altering the flavor.
- Swap with Lemon: Use fresh lemon juice and zest as an alternative for a slightly different citrus twist.
- Make Popsicles: Add a bit more honey, then freeze the smoothie mixture into popsicles for a fun, frozen treat.
- Storage: Best consumed the same day. Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays and store in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Reblend frozen cubes with milk before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
