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It only takes 2 minutes to whip up this thick, creamy 3-ingredient banana almond breakfast shake. Frozen bananas deliver natural sweetness and create the rich texture while almond milk and whole almonds add pure protein and healthy fats.
My smoothies of late have been comical, with just about everything thrown in except the kitchen sink. Kale, beets, vegan protein powders, berries, carrots, pumpkin, green tea powder, spirulina…oy vey. Nick and Kevin have dubbed my quirky concoctions “murky brew” for the sludgy hue that is typically the result.
So today, I’m pulling in the reins.
The result is delicious simplicity: a 3-ingredient Banana Almond Breakfast Shake.
Recipe Benefits
- Only three ingredients
- Vegan (dairy-free, egg-free)
- Paleo
- WFPB (plant-based, Whole Foods, no oils)
- High in fiber (6 grams per serving)
- 4 grams protein per serving
- No protein powder
- Frugal
- Quick and easy to make
This luscious shake is also loaded with potassium and healthy fats (about 50% of your day’s vitamin E), plus a wealth of other vitamins and minerals, including (but not limited to) B6, C, and calcium.
Ingredients
The exact amounts of each ingredient are indicated in the recipe card at the end of the post. Toggle between US Customary (volume) and Metric (weights) for preferred measurement option.
This lovely shake is made with nothing more than the following:
- bananas (very ripe, and then frozen)
- vanilla almond milk (or the non-dairy milk you prefer)
- whole almonds
No added sweeteners. No protein powders.
If you wish to get fancy, up the ingredients to four with an added pinch of ground cinnamon.
Use Frozen Bananas for Thick Shake Texture
It is the frozen bananas that make this shake a shake. I’ve got a small haul of them in the freezer as I type. Wait until they have plenty of brown spots of the peel, then peel them (it’s insanity if you freeze them with the peel on and wish to use them for smoothies; virtually impossible to remove the frozen peels), cut them up (halves or slices) and freeze.
You will be shake-ready for days or weeks.
Step by Step Directions
Note that the complete directions are also in the recipe card below.
- Slice the frozen bananas into smaller pieces (for easier blending).
- Add all of the ingredients to a small blender and blend until thick and smooth. Serve immediately.
That is all there is to it.
I savored mine after a long, early-morning run. I felt like a million dollars afterwards! Such a fantastic post-workout drink!
I hope you give this potable minimalism a try, as I know you will love it!
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3-Ingredient Banana Almond Breakfast Shake (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 medium-large, ripe bananas, frozen
- 2/3 cup nondairy milk, I used almond milk
- 8 whole almonds
- Optional: large pinch of ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Cut the frozen banana into pieces. Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blender until thick and smooth. Serve immediately.
The recipe card seems to be missing.
Love your recipes and getting ready to try a bunch of them!!
Ellen
Sorry Ellen, the recipe card is working now. Apologies for the glitch!
This is simple, delicious and nourishing. Thank you!
Oh good, so glad you like it, Maya 🙂
So easy and so satisfying!
I am glad you like it, Helen!
My favorite go-to smoothie of all time. Sometimes I add some chai spices .
Thanks Sarah!
This is a great smoothie. Thanks.
I made your smoothie today following an intense bike ride and loved it It was easy and simple to make. Thanks
So glad to hear it, Ariceli! My son will not do green smoothies either, but loves this, especially with a bit of cinnamon 🙂
This is my favorite smoothie. My kids will not drink green smoothies but they request this one al the time. So frugal, too, thanks Camilla!