Go Bananas Smoothie Recipe

Name: Scarlett Greens GO BANANAS SMOOTHIE Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 pieces ripe banana; 3 pieces pitted Medjool dates; 1.5 cups oat milk (unsweetened or lightly sweetened); 2 tbs shredded unsweetened coconut; 0.5 cups plain yogurt or dairy-free yogurt (for creaminess); 0.5 tsp vanilla extract; 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon; 6 pieces ice cubes; 1 tbs flaxseed or chia seeds (optional for nutrition); 1 tbs toasted coconut flakes; 0.5 pieces banana slices

Inspired by Scarlett Green

Time10m

Serves2

banana, dates, coconut, oat milk

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Ingredients

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Smoothie Base

2 pieces ripe banana

3 pieces pitted Medjool dates

1 1/2 cups oat milk (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)

2 tbs shredded unsweetened coconut

Optional Enhancers

1/2 cups plain yogurt or dairy-free yogurt (for creaminess)

1/2 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon

6 pieces ice cubes

1 tbs flaxseed or chia seeds (optional for nutrition)

Garnish (optional)

1 tbs toasted coconut flakes

1/2 pieces banana slices

Method

Prepare Ingredients

Prep fruit and dates

Peel the bananas and slice them into chunks. If your dates are dry, soak them in 2 tablespoons of warm water for 5–10 minutes, then drain (reserve a little of the soaking water to thin if needed).

Measure other ingredients

Measure out the oat milk, shredded coconut, and any optional enhancers you plan to use (yogurt, vanilla, cinnamon, seeds). If using toasted coconut for garnish, toast it gently in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, then set aside to cool.

Blend

Combine and blend

Add banana chunks, pitted dates, shredded coconut, and oat milk to a high-speed blender. If using, add yogurt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and flax or chia seeds. Add ice cubes if you want a colder, thicker smoothie.

Blend to smooth

Blend on high for 45–90 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides once, until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add up to 1/4 cup (60 ml) more oat milk or a tablespoon of the reserved date soaking water and blend again. If too thin, add a few more ice cubes or 1/2 a frozen banana and blend until desired thickness.

Serve

Taste and adjust sweetness — add another date or a small drizzle of maple syrup only if needed. Pour into two glasses (approximately 12–14 oz / 350–420 ml total).

Garnish each glass with a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes and a few banana slices on top. Serve immediately.