Guava Banana Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy tropical blend of sweet guava and banana with refreshing milk.

# Ingredient List:

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

→ Ice

06 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Peel the guavas, remove seeds, and chop the flesh into chunks.
02 - Pour guava flesh, sliced banana, cold milk, yogurt if using, and sweetener into the blender.
03 - Add ice cubes to the blender with other ingredients.
04 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
05 - Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if desired.
06 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately while cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely smooth and creamy without any of that chalky health-drink texture that makes you grimace.
  • You can throw it together in the time it takes to hunt for your car keys, perfect for mornings when you're running late.
  • The guava flavor is bright and unexpected enough to make people ask what's in it, and you get to feel a little proud.
02 -
  • Guava seeds are tiny, hard, and unpleasant to bite down on, so getting them out is non-negotiable unless you enjoy that sandy texture.
  • Frozen banana slices work just as well as fresh ones and actually make the smoothie creamier, which I discovered by accident one morning when I grabbed the wrong container from the freezer.
03 -
  • Keep your blender jar cold by filling it with ice water while you prep ingredients, then empty it just before blending—this keeps your smoothie from warming up.
  • If your guavas are slightly underripe, let them sit on the counter for a day or two, and the flavor payoff is worth the wait.
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