Ingredients
Method
- Wash the organic bananas thoroughly under running water, scrubbing the peels gently to remove any dirt or residue. Cut off the hard stem ends and any brown spots from the peels.
- Peel the bananas and set the fruit aside. Chop the banana peels into small pieces, about 1-inch chunks, to help them blend more easily.
- Place the chopped banana peels, banana fruit, almond milk, almond butter, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon into a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high speed for 60 to 90 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. The banana peels should be fully incorporated with no chunks remaining.
- Add the ice cubes and chia seeds if using, then blend again for another 30 seconds until the smoothie reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more honey or a pitted date. Blend briefly to combine.
- Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or banana slices if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
Always use organic bananas for this recipe since you are consuming the peel, which can contain pesticide residue on conventional bananas. Make sure to use very ripe bananas with yellow peels that have some brown spots, as green or underripe peels can taste bitter and be harder to digest. A high-speed blender is essential for this recipe to fully break down the fibrous banana peels into a smooth, drinkable consistency.