Black Sesame 🖤 Banana Smoothie

Description

Creamy, nutty, and uniquely Japanese — toasted black sesame and banana blend into a silky, energizing smoothie 🤍. Perfect for mornings or a wholesome afternoon boost.

Ingredients

• 🍌 Ripe banana: 120 g (4.2 oz)
• 🖤 Toasted black sesame seeds: 20 g (2 tbsp / 0.7 oz)
• 🥛 Milk or soy milk: 240 ml (1 cup / 8 fl oz)
• 🍯 Honey or maple syrup: 15 ml (1 tbsp / 0.5 fl oz)
• 🌾 Kinako (roasted soybean flour, optional): 8 g (1 tbsp / 0.3 oz)
• ❄️ Ice cubes: 5–6
• 🧂 Pinch of salt (optional)
• 🍨 Optional thicker version: plain yogurt 60 g (1/4 cup / 2.1 oz)

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ Lightly toast black sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1–2 min until fragrant; cool.
2. 2️⃣ Add milk, banana, sesame, honey (and kinako/yogurt if using) to a blender.
3. 3️⃣ Blend until completely smooth; add ice and blend again.
4. 4️⃣ Taste and adjust sweetness. Serve immediately.

Total Time

🕒 Prep: 5 minutes

⏳ Total: 5 minutes

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