Beverages: Dairy-Based Drinks: Bananas for Coffee Smoothie

A yummy smoothie to start the day, high in potassium and calcium.

Author: Tamara, CalorieKing member
Date: January 03, 2013

Suggestions: * If a thicker smoothie is desired, freeze the banana the day before.

Serves: 2 person(s)
Yield: 2 x approx. 1-cup servings

Preparation Time: 6 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

1 large ripe banana, fresh or frozen *
1 cup 1% reduced-fat milk
2 packages artificial sweetener, such as Splenda **
1 tsp coffee crystals
1 tsp cinnamon (optional), divided

Directions:

In a blender, combine banana, milk, sweetener, coffee crystals, and most of the cinnamon (reserving a pinch for the top of the smoothies).

Blend until smooth. Pour into serving glasses and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon.

Variations:

** Can substitute 1 teaspoon regular sugar or honey for artificial sweetener.

Add nonfat plain yogurt to increase the protein.

Ingredient substitutions are not included in the nutritional analysis.