Guava Banana Tropical Smoothie (Printer-friendly)

Creamy tropical blend of sweet guava and ripe banana for a refreshing, nutritious drink.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup ripe guava flesh, peeled and seeded (approximately 2 medium guavas)
02 - 1 large ripe banana, peeled and sliced

→ Liquids

03 - 1 cup cold milk (dairy or plant-based alternative)
04 - 1/4 cup plain yogurt (optional, for enhanced creaminess)

→ Sweetener

05 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)

→ Ice

06 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# Steps:

01 - Peel guavas, remove seeds, and chop flesh into manageable pieces
02 - Add guava flesh, banana slices, cold milk, yogurt if using, and sweetener to blender
03 - Pour ice cubes into blender with other ingredients
04 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1 to 2 minutes
05 - Sample smoothie and adjust sweetness level as desired
06 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately while cold

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under five minutes, which means even on mornings when you're running late, you can still have something that tastes indulgent and fresh.
  • The banana and guava combination is naturally sweet, so you barely need any added sugar, letting the fruit do all the talking.
  • It's smooth and creamy without feeling heavy, making it feel more like a treat than something you're eating for health reasons (though it absolutely is).
02 -
  • Guavas oxidize and brown quickly once cut, so prep them right before blending or keep them in a bit of lemon juice if you're making this ahead.
  • If your smoothie turns out too thick, don't panic—just add a splash more milk and pulse again instead of starting over.
03 -
  • Always taste your guavas before blending because ripeness varies wildly, and sweetness should guide how much (if any) honey you add.
  • A ripe banana is non-negotiable here—it's what makes the texture creamy and luxurious, so wait for those brown spots before using it.
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