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Creamy Banana Smoothie Recipe

Contributors: Stacey Antine, MS, RD, and HealthBarn USA

Reviewers: Academy Staff RDNs

Published: January 24, 2018

Reviewed: June 26, 2025

Creamy Banana Smoothie Recipe
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This delicious smoothie is loaded with calcium to keep your bones and teeth strong! It's a favorite with the kids because it's so creamy and crunchy.

Ingredients

6 ice cubes
1 banana (sliced and frozen if possible)
1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
½ cup low-fat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon flaxseeds, ground
¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1 tablespoon non-fat dry milk powder
2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs (about 2 squares)

Directions

Before you begin: Wash your hands.

  1. Place ice cubes into blender and crush ice.
  2. Place remaining ingredients, except for graham crackers, into blender.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour into two cups.
  5. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs and extra cinnamon (optional), and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 cup
Serves 2

Calories: 210; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Trans Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 180mg; Total Carbohydrate: 32g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugars: 21g; Protein: 9g; Vitamin A: 10%; Vitamin C: 15%; Calcium: 30%; Iron: 4%.

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