Sunday, June 6, 2010

mmm...Delicious! Banana Cream Pie Smoothie













A higher-fiber alternative to plain milk, this smoothie doubles as a smart breakfast or a milk shake-like treat. One serving of the smoothie contains 315 milligrams of calcium, roughly the same amount as a glass of milk. Freeze and store extra bananas in zip-top plastic bags so you can whip up this smoothie in a flash.

Yield: 2 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced ripe banana (about 1 large)
  • 1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat graham cracker crumbs (about 1/2 cookie sheet)
  • 1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ice cubes (about 1/4 cup)
  • Graham cracker crumbs

Preparation

Arrange banana slices in a single layer on a baking sheet, and freeze until firm (about 1 hour).

Place frozen banana and remaining ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs. Serve immediately.


I tried this monday, and loved how easy it was to make and how energizing I felt afterwards because of its protein and lots of vitamins that are in this shake. I highly recommend this shake for anyone who is in a hurry in the morning and needs a fast breakfast.

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