Peel the ripe bananas and break them into chunks.
Place the banana chunks into a blender.
Add the milk of your choice to the blender.
Spoon in the yogurt for creaminess.
Drizzle in the honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
Add the vanilla extract for flavor.
If desired, toss in a few ice cubes for a colder smoothie.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.