Tahini Banana Smoothie
Why this recipe works
- Ready in minutes: Everything goes straight into the blender, making this a fast breakfast or snack with almost no prep.
- Naturally creamy: Ripe banana and well-stirred tahini create body and richness without needing yoghurt or cream.
- Balanced sweetness: Honey supports the banana’s natural sweetness, while cinnamon and tahini keep the flavour rounded rather than sugary.
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Ingredient notes
- Use a ripe banana: A ripe banana gives the smoothie better sweetness and a softer texture, so the tahini blends in more smoothly.
- Stir the tahini well: Tahini separates in the jar, so stir it until glossy and pourable before adding it to the blender.
- Keep the milk chilled: Well-chilled milk helps the smoothie stay cold and frothy without relying too heavily on ice.
Texture tips
- Blend until fully smooth: Let the blender run until no ice shards remain and the tahini is completely incorporated.
- Adjust thickness carefully: If the smoothie is too thick, blend in a little more milk gradually until it pours easily.
Dietary alternatives
- Make it dairy-free: Use oat drink instead of whole milk for a dairy-free version with a similarly creamy texture.
- Make it vegan: Use oat drink and replace the honey with agave syrup, or rely on extra ripe banana for sweetness.
Timing notes
- Best served immediately: The smoothie is at its best while cold, frothy and freshly blended.
- If storing: Refrigerate in a sealed container and re-blend or whisk before serving, as the mixture may separate.
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Instructions
- Peel the bananas and break them into a blender. Add the whole milk, tahini, honey and ground cinnamon.
- Add the ice cubes and blend until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the jug if needed. If it seems too thick, blend in a splash more whole milk from the measured amount.
- Pour into two glasses and serve immediately, while well chilled and frothy.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For the smoothest texture, start with well chilled whole milk and blend the ice thoroughly until no shards remain.
- If you are serving young children or anyone who should avoid honey, replace the honey with extra banana for sweetness.
Substitutions
- Replace Whole milk with Oat drink for a dairy-free smoothie.
- Replace Honey with Agave syrup for a floral sweetness that stays pourable when chilled.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best served straight away. If needed, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 day, then blend again briefly (or whisk vigorously) to re-emulsify before serving.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 2 glasses
- Total time: 10min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Turkish
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