This sweet, creamy shake is the perfect blend of slow-release carbs, high-quality protein, and healthy fats to get your body running on all cylinders. And, as a complete meal-in-one, it’s a smart breakfast option for frazzled mornings.

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Banana-Almond Energy Smoothie

This sweet, creamy shake is the perfect blend of slow-release carbs, high-quality protein, and healthy fats to get your body running on all cylinders.
Servings: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 large banana, sliced into rounds and frozen
  • 2 tablespoons natural almond butter, may substitute any nut or seed butter of choice
  • 6 ounces nonfat vanilla yogurt*
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 3 – 5 ice cubes

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into two glasses and serve.

Notes

*Note: For celiac disease, check yogurt label to ensure it’s gluten-free.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 255Carbohydrates: 29gProtein: 15gTotal Fat: 10g— Unsaturated Fat: 9g— Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 90mgFiber: 2g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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