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banana recipe for weight loss with chia and cinnamon
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Banana Recipe for Weight Loss

This banana smoothie recipe for weight loss is a game-changer for busy mornings. Packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and healthy fats, it’s sweet, satisfying, and free of added sugar. Great as a pre-workout drink, breakfast, or light meal—this blend fuels your day and supports your goals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Blended
Cuisine: American
Calories: 404
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe banana medium-sized
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 4 –5 ice cubes
  • ¼ cup frozen orange juice cube or juice of ½ orange
  • ½ scoop vanilla protein powder plant-based
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • Optional: fresh grated ginger
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon
  • Optional: lemon or lime juice

Method
 

  1. Pour almond milk into blender first.
  2. Add banana (the riper, the better).
  3. Scoop in almond butter using banana to scrape spoon clean.
  4. Add chia seeds and flaxseed.
  5. Add ice cubes and frozen orange juice cube.
  6. Sprinkle in protein powder.
  7. Add any optional extras like ginger, cinnamon, or citrus.
  8. Blend for 30–45 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  9. Taste and adjust—add honey or a date if needed, or more ice for thickness.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Make smoothie packs with frozen banana, orange juice, seeds, and nut butter for quick mornings. Customize with ginger, lemon, or cinnamon for metabolism-boosting variety. Turn it into a smoothie bowl by using less milk and adding toppings like berries and coconut.