Banana Soy Milk Smoothie
Why this recipe works
- Ready in minutes: Everything is blended cold, so there is no cooking, steeping or chilling time beyond using well-chilled soy milk.
- Naturally creamy: A very ripe banana gives the smoothie body and sweetness without needing dairy or extra thickeners.
- Balanced sweetness: Unsweetened soy milk keeps the drink from becoming cloying, while honey and vanilla round out the banana flavour.
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Timing notes
- Serve straight away: The smoothie is at its thickest and coldest just after blending; it will loosen and separate as it stands.
- Fast blending order: Blend the banana, sweetener, vanilla and soy milk first, then add the ice so the final texture stays smooth rather than watery.
Ingredient notes
- Use a very ripe banana: A banana with plenty of brown speckles gives the best sweetness and the creamiest body.
- Choose chilled soy milk: Unsweetened soy milk keeps the flavour clean and gently nutty; chilling it well helps the smoothie blend thick and cold.
- Adjust the sweetness: Taste after blending and add a little more sweetener only if the banana is not naturally sweet enough.
Texture tips
- For a thicker smoothie: Blend a little longer after adding the ice to aerate the drink slightly, then serve immediately.
- For a smoother blend: If the mixture is too thick for the blender to catch, stop, stir it down, and blend again rather than adding too much extra liquid.
Ingredient swaps
- Swap the honey: Use caster sugar for a cleaner, more neutral sweetness, or choose a vegan sweetener if you want to keep the drink fully plant-based.
- Boost the vanilla: Vanilla paste can replace extract when you want a more pronounced vanilla aroma.
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Instructions
- Peel the banana and break it into chunks, then add to a blender with the honey and vanilla. Pour in the unsweetened soy milk and blend until smooth.
- Add the ice cubes and blend again until thick, creamy and very cold, about 30 to 45 seconds. If it is too thick to blend, stop and stir, then blend once more.
- Pour into a glass and serve straight away. Drink immediately for the best texture, as it will thin and separate as it stands.
Recipe notes
Tips
- Use a very ripe banana for the sweetest flavour and creamiest body, especially since the soy milk is unsweetened.
- For a thicker smoothie without adding more ice, blend longer to aerate it slightly, then serve immediately.
Substitutions
- Replace honey with caster sugar if you want a cleaner, more neutral sweetness.
- Replace vanilla extract with madagascar-vanilla-paste for a more pronounced vanilla aroma.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best served immediately. If storing, refrigerate in a sealed container and drink within 24 hours; shake vigorously or re-blend briefly before serving.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 glasses
- Total time: 8min (8min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Korean
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Allergens:
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