Banana Basil Smoothie

May 5, 2008 :: by Ingrid

Pairing banana and basil isn’t too surprising. Think Asian cuisine and you’ll find both prominently featured in various dishes.

When you make this smoothie, you will find the sweet essence of basil comes through as a hint of soft flavor that mingles nicely with banana.

Did you know there are over 60 varieties of basil, and with so many options, you might consider trying - anise, chocolate, cinnamon, clove, lemon, or lime basil. Each have flavor characteristic that reflect their name.

When I made this smoothie, I used sweet Italian basil commonly available at whole foods, specialty stores, or farmers markets. Next time I plan to try one of those exciting basils, like lemon or lime.

And while we’re on the topic of variety, why not consider using those cute red baby bananas. Stir clear of plantains though, they are not suitable to eat raw.

Whichever variety of banana or basil you chose, the combined flavors elevate this smoothie into an exotic treat.

Banana Basil Smoothie

This recipe can easily be double or tripled.

Blend all ingredients in a blender until liquefied and smooth.

Serve immediately or chill the smoothie in the refrigerator for an hour or until ready to serve.

Serves 1