Awesome Banana Walnut Shake
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.
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