Smoothies are one of my favorite treats. They are definitely my favorite way to get my fruit serving. Yes, there is sugar (blah blah blah) but what better way to get your vitamins while getting a treat at the same time!? This treat is like cheating the system!
Ingredients:
2 cups milk (or milk substitute; almond milk tastes pretty good in this recipe)
1 banana
3-4 Tbsp sugar (less if your milk substitute is sweetened (I used my homemade vanilla sugar for more flavor))
3 Tbsp peanut butter
2 Tbsp chocolate syrup
dash of cinnamon
3 cups ice
Put all of the ingredients in a blender that can handle ice like nobody's business (we have a Vita-Mix and it is a beast). Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and the ice is very fine. Wah-lah! A delicious smoothie that you didn't have to spend 5 dollars on and you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. It makes about 2-3 servings.
Tip: This smoothie freezes very well. If you want to save it for later, put it in the freezer immediately. Or if you have a popsicle mold, poor the mixture into it and let it freeze over night. Now you have several treats for later!
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