Banana Bread Smoothie

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Living- Feb. 2017

Serves 2 people

Categories: Beverages

Ingredients

  • 2 medium bananas (peeled, sliced)
  • 2 Tbsp. old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/4 cup plain non-fat yogurt
  • 2 tsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon, plus more if desired for garnish
  • 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped unsalted pecans and walnuts (optional)

Directions

  1. In blender, put sliced bananas, oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, extract, cinnamon and ice cubes.

  2. Pulse ingredients in the blender until smooth, Pour into 2 glasses, garnish with nuts and additional cinnamon, if desired. Serve immediately.

  3. Tips: Frozen banana can be used instead of fresh, just decrease the quantity of ice. To turn this into a protein-packed breakfast, use 3/4 cup place fat-free Greek yogurt and decrease the amount of milk down to 1/4 cup.

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