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🍌 Banana Walnut Smoothie

Banana Walnut Smoothie

Print Recipe
Creamy banana and walnut smoothie.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana (medium to large)
  • 6–8 walnut halves (preferably soaked overnight or for 2–3 hours)
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based like almond or oat milk)
  • ½ tsp honey or jaggery (optional, if needed)
  • A pinch of ground cardamom (optional, for Indian flavor twist)
  • 1–2 ice cubes (optional, if you prefer chilled)

Instructions

  • If using soaked walnuts, drain them. Peel the banana and break into chunks.
  • In a blender, combine banana, walnuts, milk, cardamom, and sweetener (if using). Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  • Pour into a tall glass. Garnish with a few crushed walnuts or a pinch of cardamom if desired.
  • 🥣 Tips ' Variations
  • Add a spoon of soaked oats for extra fiber and thickness.
  • Swap milk with yogurt for a banana walnut lassi version.
  • Sprinkle chia seeds or flax seeds before serving for added nutrition.
  • Prefer chilled? Use frozen banana slices instead of fresh.