Banana Almond Milk Smoothie (Low-Carb, Dairy-Free)

Smooth and creamy with a hint of banana and a sweet nuttiness from almond butter, this banana almond milk smoothie makes a tasty breakfast or snack. It's also really versatile- add extra protein powder or collagen or MCT oil to boost the amount of protein and fat- or omit it entirely for a low-carb smoothie that tastes like dessert!

This banana almond milk smoothie is extra rich and creamy, and the perfect healthy drink to kickstart your day. It's a great way to use up those extra-ripe bananas, too!

Bananas are not usually considered to be the most low-carb or "keto-friendly" fruit, but this banana almond milk smoothie recipe only uses a tiny amount to keep the sugar content really low.

Considering the recipe makes two servings, one smoothie contains about ¼ of a banana, which is approximately 3g sugar per serving (from the banana alone). And if you're okay with a bit more than that, you can easily add it.

I personally like this smoothie with one whole banana, but it's delicious either way.

why this recipe works

This banana almond butter smoothie takes just a few minutes to make and is great for busy mornings.

I've taken it on-the-go many times and I also love that my kids enjoy sipping on their own little serving.

The best part is you can modify this recipe with what you have on hand.

Increase the banana or cinnamon if you'd like, substitute hemp seeds for chia seeds or swap peanut butter for almond butter.

Fresh out of almond milk? Try unsweetened coconut milk or macadamia milk! Oat milk and cashew milk are not considered "low-carb" but you can certainly use them if that's what you prefer.

This simple and nutritious banana almond milk smoothie recipe is:

• low-carb, keto-friendly, refined sugar free and dairy free
• kid-friendly
• quick and easy to make
• super versatile.

Blitz this delicious banana almond milk smoothie up in a matter of minutes and start the day with a tasty treat!

the ingredients

To make this low-carb banana almond milk smoothie, you will need:

• Unsweetened almond milk. I prefer using unsweetened vanilla almond milk but regular is fine too. See the recipe tips section for substitutions.

• All-natural almond butter. The drippy kind with no added sugars or inflammatory oils (it usually requires mixing first).

• Banana. This is where you have the most control over the carb/sugar content of this smoothie. For a lower carb smoothie, use only half a banana. Fresh bananas are fine but frozen banana is extra yummy.

• Shelled hemp seeds (hemp hearts). For extra protein and nutrients! I also make this sometimes with chia seeds which work equally well.

• Cinnamon. The cinnamon adds so much here. Please don't skip!

• Sea salt. Just a pinch for extra flavor.

• Frozen cauliflower (rice or florets). The not-so-secret ingredient that helps make this smoothie thick and frosty. Plus, hidden vegetables! Gotta love that.

• Vanilla protein powder (or collagen protein). A vanilla-flavored powder is best. If you're using an unflavored powder, you may need to add a touch of vanilla extract, your sweetener of choice or more frozen banana to add natural sweetness.

The not-so-secret ingredient in this almond butter smoothie is frozen riced cauliflower. Along with the nutritional content it adds, it's essentially flavorless and makes the smoothie thick and frosty.

This is my kids' go-to smoothie request and my favorite way to sneak in extra veggies. 😉

the recipe

This banana almond milk smoothie recipe is so easy- just blend it all up and pour it in a glass! See all of the details in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

1. Gather all of the ingredients. Place them into a high-speed blender.
2. Blend on high for at least one minute to make sure the hemp hearts, cauliflower and frozen banana break down, otherwise you will have chunks in the smoothie.
3. Taste the smoothie. Adjust as needed, adding more cinnamon if needed. Pour into glasses and enjoy!

You can top this breakfast smoothie with a few more hemp hearts, a drizzle of almond butter or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if you'd like.

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recipe tips

• If you're looking to make this more high-fat low-carb, add MCT oil to the smoothie.

• A tiny amount of banana does a lot for flavor, so increase or decrease this however you like. I think one whole banana adds the perfect amount of natural sweetness and flavor.

• Unsweetened coconut milk and macadamia milk are great substitutes for almond milk.

• Read your protein powder label to see what is considered a serving. Make sure to add enough protein powder for 1-½ to 2 servings (my protein powder calls for 2 scoops per serving). You can start with 1 serving, taste, and increase from there.

• To make this higher in protein, you can increase the protein powder or add a ¼ cup of cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.

• Frozen banana will give you a deliciously thick and creamy drink. If using fresh fruit at room temp, toss in a few ice cubes if needed.

• Hemp seeds are great for extra protein and nutrients. An equal amount of chia seeds or ground flax seeds are good substitutions.

• If your smoothie needs a bit of sweetener, liquid monk fruit, stevia or allulose are all great options that won't spike blood sugar. Maple syrup and agave nectar are natural sweeteners that are paleo friendly, but keep in mind that they both have a much higher glycemic index.

• You can make a peanut butter banana smoothie by substituting the almond butter for the same amount of all-natural peanut butter.

This banana almond milk smoothie is delicious, healthy, and the perfect breakfast smoothie or sweet treat post workout.

A hint of cinnamon and banana paired with the nutty flavor of almond butter makes this delicious recipe a winner. 🙂 Cheers!

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• This Keto banana bread, because I'm tired of missing out on one of my childhood favorites, aren't you? 😉
• Keto blueberry muffins with crumb topping is another delicious, kid-friendly and low-carb breakfast recipe!
• Keto chocolate chia mousse (immune-boosting!) for a healthy, chocolate-y breakfast or snack.
• It's hard to beat keto chia pudding and this post contains three easy recipes: chocolate, vanilla, and a tropical chia pudding parfait.
• This list of 25 high protein keto recipes to help with those dinnertime woes.