Cajun Banana Smoothie

Spice up your smoothie game with this bold and creamy Cajun Banana Smoothie! Combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, the creaminess of Greek yogurt, and the subtle nuttiness of almond milk, this unique recipe takes an exciting turn with a touch of cayenne pepper and ground cinnamon for a fiery, spiced kick. Sweetened with honey or maple syrup and delicately seasoned with a pinch of sea salt, this smoothie strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a quick, energizing treat ideal for breakfast, a post-workout boost, or a midday pick-me-up. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or cayenne for an extra dash of flair and flavor. Try this one-of-a-kind Cajun-inspired smoothie to ignite your taste buds with every sip!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces ripe banana
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or dairy milk)
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
• 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 pieces ice cubes
• 1 pinch sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Peel the bananas and slice them into small chunks for easier blending.

Step 2

Add the banana slices, almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, vanilla extract, ice cubes, and a pinch of sea salt into a blender.

Step 3

Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding a little more honey or maple syrup, if desired.

Step 5

Pour the smoothie into two glasses.

Step 6

Optionally, dust the top of the smoothie with a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper for garnish.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy the adventure of bold flavors in this Cajun-inspired banana smoothie!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(942.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	538.9

Total Fat 4.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 8.0mg	0%
Sodium 419.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 71.6g
Protein 19.9g	0%

Vitamin D 100.0IU	0%
Calcium 654.1mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 1286.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.4%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 77.3%