Black Sesame Banana Smoothie
Why this recipe works
- Fast to blend: Everything comes together in the blender, making it a quick drink for breakfast or a snack.
- Naturally creamy: Very ripe banana gives the smoothie thickness and body without needing dairy.
- Balanced sweetness: Unsweetened soy milk and nutty black sesame keep the honey and banana from tasting overly sweet.
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Ingredient notes
- Use very ripe banana: A softer, sweeter banana blends more smoothly and gives the drink better body.
- Toast for deeper sesame flavour: Lightly toasting the black sesame seeds before blending makes the flavour more aromatic; let them cool completely first.
- Keep the soy milk cold: Well-chilled soy milk helps the smoothie stay frothy and refreshing without needing extra ice.
Texture tips
- Blend the seeds first: Crushing the sesame seeds briefly before adding the other ingredients helps them disperse more evenly.
- Adjust the consistency: If the mixture is too thick for your blender, add a little more soy milk and blend again briefly.
Dietary alternatives
- Make it vegan: Replace the honey with agave syrup for a fully plant-based version.
Timing notes
- Best served straight away: The smoothie is at its coldest and frothiest immediately after blending.
- Cool toasted sesame first: If you toast the sesame seeds, let them cool before blending so they do not warm the drink.
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Instructions
- Add the black sesame seeds to the blender and blitz for 10 to 15 seconds until they look lightly crushed and aromatic.
- Peel the banana and break it into chunks. Add it to the blender with the soy milk, honey and vanilla.
- Add the ice cubes and blend until thick, cold and frothy, scraping down the sides once if needed. Pour into a glass and serve straight away.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For a deeper sesame flavour, toast the black sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over a low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant, then cool completely before blending.
- If the smoothie is too thick to blend smoothly, add a splash more unsweetened soy milk and blend again briefly.
Substitutions
- Replace honey with agave syrup for a similar sweetness with a milder flavour.
- Replace vanilla extract with pandan extract for a more Chinese bakery style aroma.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best served immediately. If needed, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 day and re-blend briefly (or shake very well) with a couple of ice cubes to restore the froth.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 glasses
- Total time: 10min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Chinese
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Allergens:
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