Description
A creamy, relaxing bedtime smoothie that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with soothing chamomile flowers to help you wind down without caffeine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk of choice (oat, almond, or dairy)
- 1–2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers
- 1 large ripe banana, peeled and frozen
- 1 tablespoon plain yogurt (Greek or coconut)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (if bananas are not frozen)
Instructions
- Heat the milk until just simmering, remove from heat, and stir in the dried chamomile flowers. Cover and steep for 5-10 minutes, then let cool to room temperature.
- Peel the banana, break into chunks, and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Combine the cooled chamomile milk, frozen banana chunks, yogurt, and optional sweetener in a blender.
- Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until completely smooth. Add more milk if too thick or ice if too thin.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
For the best texture, use frozen bananas. If you prefer a stronger chamomile flavor, steep the flowers longer, but avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness. The infused milk can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for quick prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
Keywords: chamomile banana smoothie, bedtime smoothie, relaxing drink, healthy evening snack, gluten-free smoothie, sleep aid, dairy-free option