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Overhead view of a gray-purple black sesame banana smoothie in a tall glass, topped with sesame seeds on linen

Creamy Black Sesame Banana Smoothie

A quick blender smoothie with toasted black sesame paste, frozen banana, milk, and yogurt, ready in 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Healthy Smoothie
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe banana, frozen in chunks large (about 200 g)
  • 2 tbsp black sesame paste or sub tahini plus 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 cup whole milk / 240 ml; or oat milk for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt / 120 g
  • 1 tbsp honey adjust to taste
  • 1 sea salt small pinch
  • 1 tsp black sesame seeds for garnish, optional

Method
 

  1. Add the frozen banana chunks, black sesame paste, milk, yogurt, honey, and a pinch of salt to the blender jar.
  2. Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds, stopping once to scrape down the sides, until the mixture turns silky and pale gray-purple with no visible sesame flecks.
  3. Check the consistency. If it's too thick to pour, add 2 to 3 more tablespoons of milk and blend again for 10 seconds.
  4. Taste and adjust. Add more honey if the banana wasn't very ripe, or a touch more salt to balance the sweetness.
  5. Pour into two glasses and sprinkle black sesame seeds on top if you want extra texture.
  6. Serve right away while cold. The smoothie separates slightly if it sits longer than 15 minutes.

Notes

  • Freeze banana chunks ahead so smoothie thickens without diluting flavor.
  • Toast raw black sesame seeds lightly before grinding if paste isn't on hand.
  • Blend at least 45 seconds for a silky, grit-free texture.
  • Taste for sweetness before adding honey, ripe bananas vary a lot.