California Fig and Banana Smoothie

Introducing an easy smoothie recipe that uses ingredients in your fridge and pantry. This fig smoothie with banana will become a new favorite. Here’s why.

Fruit as Natural Nutrient Boosters

When you think of potassium, bananas are probably what first come to mind. But, did you know figs are a good source of potassium too? Figs also add other nutritional benefits too, such as fiber and calcium.

Building a Better Smoothie

Apple juice adds a tangy quality to the sweetness in this smoothie with banana and figs.

Thick or Thin

This easy smoothie recipe tends toward being thick enough to serve in a bowl and eat with a spoon. You can also slurp it through a straw, but it will be thick like a milkshake. If you prefer a thinner smoothie, add more water, rather than apple juice which will make it sweeter.

Swaps for This Smoothie with Banana

Whole milk and low-fat yogurt both worked well to round out the smoothie, but nonfat yogurt produced a “gritty” texture. We also like using Sun-Maid and Orchard Choice Golden Figs as they provide a nutty, delicately sweet flavor. Or, you could use Mission Figs for a more familiar fig flavor.

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California Fig and Banana Smoothie

For breakfast or snack, an easy smoothie recipe provides the energy you need. Sweetening a smoothie with banana and dried figs cuts back on added sugar.
Course Drinks
Keyword Easy Smoothie Recipe, Smoothie with Banana
Servings 4 people
Calories 158kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place figs and water in bowl and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave until water begins to boil, about 1 minute. Let stand until figs are soft, about 5 minutes. Drain and let figs cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
  • Place figs, bananas, yogurt, and apple juice in blender and process until smooth, about 1 to 3 minutes.

Notes

Valley Fig Growers is a proud sponsor of Cook’s Country TV.
Photography by Annelies Zijderveld

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 8.7mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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