Gluten-Free Classic Banana Smoothie
Two frozen ripe bananas, almond milk, almond butter and a little vanilla make this classic banana smoothie thick and naturally sweet. It's dairy-free, blends in a few minutes, and maple syrup is optional.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 3 minutes (3 min prep). It uses 6 ingredients — including ripe bananas, unsweetened almond milk, almond butter — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Classic Banana Smoothie: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, exercise caution with any packaged ingredients, such as nut butters or flavored milks, as they may be processed in facilities that handle gluten. Always look for a gluten-free label to prevent cross-contamination. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Classic Banana Smoothie: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on whole fruits and simple liquids. Always ensure any added ingredients like flavored milks or protein powders are gluten-free.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Tips & Notes
- Freeze bananas once they have plenty of brown spots. They make a sweeter smoothie, and you may not need the maple syrup.
- Start blending on low, as step 2 says, to break up the frozen banana without straining the blender.
- A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg adds warmth to the banana and almond butter.
Common questions
How long does Gluten-Free Classic Banana Smoothie take?
Gluten-Free Classic Banana Smoothie takes about 3 minutes: 3 minutes to prep, for 2 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Classic Banana Smoothie with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Classic Banana Smoothie?
Check ripe bananas, frozen, unsweetened almond milk, almond butter before they go into Gluten-Free Classic Banana Smoothie. Exercise caution with any packaged ingredients, such as nut butters or flavored milks, as they may be processed in facilities that handle gluten. Always look for a gluten-free label to prevent cross-contamination. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
How should leftover Gluten-Free Classic Banana Smoothie be stored?
Freeze bananas once they have plenty of brown spots. They make a sweeter smoothie, and you may not need the maple syrup.
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