Description
A soothing, budget-friendly smoothie made with ripe bananas, milk, and brewed chamomile tea. This simple recipe helps you unwind after a long day and promotes relaxation without added sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe bananas (fresh or frozen)
- 3–4 chamomile tea bags
- 1 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, dairy, or coconut)
- Ice cubes (optional, if using fresh bananas)
- Honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Brew the chamomile tea by steeping 3-4 tea bags in one cup of hot water for 5-7 minutes. Remove bags, squeeze out liquid, and let cool to room temperature.
- Peel the bananas and break them into chunks. If using fresh bananas, they are ready to blend; if frozen, let them sit for a minute to soften slightly.
- Add the cooled chamomile tea, milk, banana chunks, and optional ice or sweetener to a blender.
- Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until completely smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk or ice if needed.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
For best texture, use frozen bananas or add ice. Ensure the tea is cooled completely before blending to prevent separation. This smoothie is best consumed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Do not freeze the blended smoothie as it will separate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large glass
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
Keywords: chamomile smoothie, banana smoothie, budget smoothie, sleep aid, calming drink, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan smoothie, easy recipe, 3-ingredient smoothie