A smoothie that balances fruity sweetness with plenty of protein.
Vanilla is the perfect base for fruity sweet flavors and nutty earthy ones — and this smoothie combines all three tastes. The combination of carbohydrate from the banana and protein from the milk and yogurt makes this smoothie perfect for breakfast, or for a post-workout treat.
The nutrition information included here reflects the use of low-fat milk and yogurt; you can substitute fat-free milk and/or yogurt to drop the fat content even more. Adding an extra few drops of vanilla extract will enrich the flavor to make up for taking out more fat.
Ingredients
1 cup fat-free or low-fat milk
1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 large banana
Dash vanilla extract
5 crushed almonds
1/2 cup (more or less as needed) ice cubes
Handful of fresh mint leaves for garnish, optional
Instructions
In a blender, combine all ingredients except mint.
Blend for about 20 seconds, or until smooth.
Pour into glasses.
Garnish with a fresh mint leaf if desired.
- 1 cup fat-free or low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1 large banana
- Dash vanilla extract
- 5 crushed almonds
- 1/2 cup (more or less as needed) ice cubes
- Handful of fresh mint leaves for garnish, optional
- In a blender, combine all ingredients except mint.
- Blend for about 20 seconds, or until smooth.
- Pour into glasses.
- Garnish with a fresh mint leaf if desired.