Guava Banana Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy tropical blend of sweet guava and ripe banana, ready in just 5 minutes for a refreshing, nutritious treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup ripe guava flesh, peeled and seeded (about 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 extra creaminess)

→ Sweetener

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

→ Ice

06 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# How to Make It:

01 - Peel, seed, and chop the guava flesh into manageable pieces.
02 - In a blender, add guava flesh, banana slices, cold milk, yogurt if using, and sweetener.
03 - Pour ice cubes into the blender with the other ingredients.
04 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 60 to 90 seconds.
05 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness with additional honey or syrup if desired.
06 - Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes five minutes flat, which means you can actually make this on a weekday morning without stress.
  • The guava brings this subtle floral sweetness that banana alone could never deliver, making it feel fancy without any extra effort.
  • It's naturally creamy and filling enough to be breakfast, not just a side drink.
02 -
  • Don't peel your guavas under running water—they get slippery and frustrating; work at your cutting board with a paper towel nearby instead.
  • If you blend it and it tastes bitter or sharp, that guava wasn't ripe enough; next time, wait an extra day and smell it first—ripe guavas smell almost floral.
03 -
  • Freeze banana slices ahead of time instead of using all ice; it keeps the smoothie creamier and less watered down as it sits.
  • Make this in the blender just before serving—it stays best when fresh, and the texture changes after about 10 minutes as ice melts.
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