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A tall glass of creamy lavender banana smoothie with a soft purple hue, garnished with fresh lavender blossoms and served with a pastel pink straw. The drink sits on a rustic beige cloth over a white wooden table, surrounded by ripe yellow bananas and sprigs of lavender in the background, creating a calm, aromatic, and refreshing scene. Made with banana, lavender syrup, and a sweetener.
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Lavender Banana Smoothie | Calming, Creamy & Refreshing

Looking for a simple banana smoothie recipe with a floral twist? This easy lavender banana smoothie recipe blends creamy banana, yogurt or milk, and a hint of culinary lavender for a calming, delicious drink. Whether you’re sipping it as a banana smoothie with milk, banana smoothie with yogurt, or aiming for lavender banana smoothie for weight loss, this version meets all needs.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 Glasses
Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: American, Wellness-Inspired
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium banana preferably frozen or half frozen
  • ½ cup milk dairy or plant milk — we are looking for the best banana smoothie with milk
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt optional for extra creaminess — banana smoothie with yogurt
  • ½ tsp culinary-grade dried lavender buds food-safe, culinary lavender only
  • 1 tbsp honey or adjust to taste — “honey lavender smoothie”
  • Ice cubes optional, for thickness

Equipment

  • Blender A high-speed blender (like Vitamix or Ninja) ensures smooth consistency, especially when using frozen banana or ice.
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons For precise amounts of lavender, milk, honey, and yogurt.
  • Small Saucepan or Heatproof Cup Used to infuse culinary lavender in warm milk (the steeping step).
  • Fine Mesh Strainer or Cheesecloth To strain out lavender buds after steeping, ensuring a smooth, grit-free drink.
  • Spatula or Spoon For scraping blended smoothie from the jar cleanly.
  • Serving Glasses or Mason Jars Ideally chilled; 12 oz capacity each (standard smoothie size).
  • Knife & Cutting Board For slicing bananas or additional fruits if added.
  • Reusable metal or bamboo straws Optional: for eco-friendly serving.

Method
 

Infuse the lavender (optional but recommended for flavor):
  1. Place the lavender buds in 2 Tbsp warm milk (from your ½ cup) and let steep for 2–3 minutes. Strain out the buds (or leave a few, but they can be gritty).
    A tall glass of creamy lavender banana smoothie with a soft purple hue, garnished with fresh lavender blossoms and served with a pastel pink straw. The drink sits on a rustic beige cloth over a white wooden table, surrounded by ripe yellow bananas and sprigs of lavender in the background, creating a calm, aromatic, and refreshing scene. Made with banana, lavender syrup, and a sweetener.
Blend base ingredients:
  1. In your blender, add banana, the remaining milk, yogurt (if using), honey, and the infused milk. Blend until smooth.
    A tall glass of creamy lavender banana smoothie with a soft purple hue, garnished with fresh lavender blossoms and served with a pastel pink straw. The drink sits on a rustic beige cloth over a white wooden table, surrounded by ripe yellow bananas and sprigs of lavender in the background, creating a calm, aromatic, and refreshing scene. Made with banana, lavender syrup, and a sweetener.
Adjust texture:
  1. If too thick, add a splash more milk or water. If too thin, add ice or a frozen banana slice.
    A tall glass of creamy lavender banana smoothie with a soft purple hue, garnished with fresh lavender blossoms and served with a pastel pink straw. The drink sits on a rustic beige cloth over a white wooden table, surrounded by ripe yellow bananas and sprigs of lavender in the background, creating a calm, aromatic, and refreshing scene. Made with banana, lavender syrup, and a sweetener.
Serve:
  1. Pour into a glass. Optionally garnish with a few lavender buds (food-grade) or sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
    A tall glass of creamy lavender banana smoothie with a soft purple hue, garnished with fresh lavender blossoms and served with a pastel pink straw. The drink sits on a rustic beige cloth over a white wooden table, surrounded by ripe yellow bananas and sprigs of lavender in the background, creating a calm, aromatic, and refreshing scene. Made with banana, lavender syrup, and a sweetener.

Notes

  • Always use food-grade (culinary) lavender like the English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia); Avoid ornamental lavender like Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia) and Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) as they may have pesticides or be too bitter.5
  • Steeping lavender in warm milk lets the floral flavor diffuse gently, creating a soothing and aromatic beverage, avoiding gritty particles in the drink.
  • Adjust sweetness gradually; bananas contribute natural sugar.
  • Drink immediately: smoothie thickens and loses texture if left too long.
  • For extra thickness, use a frozen banana or omit some liquid.
  • If the lavender flavor is too weak, boost next time by increasing to ¾ tsp, but blend with caution.
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