Banana Buttermilk Smoothie
Why this recipe works
- Ready in minutes: Everything goes straight into the blender, making this a fast drink with almost no preparation.
- Tangy but mellow: Ripe banana and honey soften the natural sharpness of the buttermilk without making the smoothie heavy.
- Naturally creamy: Well-chilled buttermilk and banana blend into a smooth, lightly frothy texture without needing ice.
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Ingredient notes
- Use a ripe banana: A ripe banana blends more smoothly and gives the drink enough sweetness to balance the tang of the buttermilk.
- Keep the buttermilk cold: Very cold buttermilk gives the smoothie a fresher flavour and a creamier texture straight from the blender.
- Adjust the spice: Cinnamon gives gentle warmth, while cardamom makes the smoothie more fragrant and aromatic.
Texture tips
- Blend until fully smooth: If the banana is only just ripe, blend a little longer to remove any grainy texture.
- Serve immediately: The smoothie is at its best while cold and lightly frothy, just after blending.
Make-ahead tips
- Best freshly blended: The texture and froth are best straight away, so blend just before serving when possible.
- Short storage option: If needed, refrigerate in a sealed bottle for up to 1 day, then shake or re-blend briefly before drinking.
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Instructions
- Pour the buttermilk into a blender. Peel the banana and break it into chunks, then add it to the blender with the honey, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth and lightly frothy. Taste and blend in a little more honey if you want it sweeter.
- Pour into a glass and serve straight away while cold.
Recipe notes
Tips
- Use very cold Buttermilk for the creamiest texture without needing ice.
- If your banana is only just ripe, blend a little longer to smooth out any graininess.
Substitutions
- Replace Honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness and a gentler floral note.
- Replace Ground cinnamon with ground cardamom for a more fragrant, Nordic-style spice profile.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best served immediately. If needed, refrigerate in a sealed bottle for up to 1 day and shake or re-blend briefly before drinking.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 glasses
- Total time: 5min (5min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Dutch
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Allergens:
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