Ice Cream Style Smoothie
Ice Cream Style Smoothie is a thick, creamy, dessert-inspired smoothie made with frozen bananas, yogurt, and milk to mimic the texture of soft-serve ice cream. Designed to satisfy ice cream cravings without heavy sugar or regret, this smoothie delivers rich flavor, indulgent texture, and customizable balance for everyday enjoyment.
Servings: 1
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoon
- Spatula
- Bowl or glass
Ingredients
- 2 ripe frozen bananas (sliced)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup milk (whole, oat, or almond)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup | optional
Instructions
- Add frozen bananas to the blender first, followed by Greek yogurt.
- Pour in milk and add vanilla extract and sweetener if using.=
- Blend on low speed to break down frozen bananas gradually.
- Pause once to scrape down the sides of the blender.
- Blend again on medium speed until thick, glossy, and smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness if needed.
- Serve immediately for best ice-cream-style texture.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness
- Slice bananas before freezing for smoother blending
- Avoid adding ice to preserve creamy texture
- Add liquid slowly to prevent thinning
- Vanilla extract enhances ice cream flavor
- Best served immediately for soft-serve consistency
- Can be frozen and re-blended if needed