Banana Bread Smoothie
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Living- Feb. 2017
Serves 2 peopleCategories: 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
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In blender, put sliced bananas, oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, extract, cinnamon and ice cubes.
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Pulse ingredients in the blender until smooth, Pour into 2 glasses, garnish with nuts and additional cinnamon, if desired. Serve immediately.
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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.