The frozen banana in this shake creates an ice cream-like consistency. The walnuts get so finely ground by the blender that you don't even know they're in there...until you taste it! It's so yummy!
Makes 1 1/4 cups
Serves 2 (about 1/2 cup per serving)
Equipment
Blender
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Ingredients
1 small very ripe banana, frozen
1/2 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup chopped California walnuts
1-2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
1. Place banana, yogurt, walnuts, and 1 tablespoon honey in a blender.
2. Blend on low speed until ingredients start to mix together. Then increase to high speed and blend until smooth. For a sweeter smoothie, add another tablespoon of honey. Serve immediately.
TIP
To make a frozen banana, peel and cut the banana into chunks. Wrap in plastic and place in freezer several hours or overnight.