Banana Smoothie...

Banana smoothie

A deliciously healthy way to start the day is by banana smoothie. Banana smoothie makes excellent breakfasts or mid-day snacks since bananas blend so well with other flavors.

Although we eat a lot of bananas in the house, it seems like there are always a couple that ripen way faster than we can consume them.

I like ripe bananas for making smoothie, when they start turning black, as they begin to lose their appeal.

Although ayurveda doesn’t recommend consuming milk and fruit together. It’s ok to have this combination once in a blue moon.

        Ingredients

• 1 frozen ripe banana, cut into chunks
• 1 cup whole milk (cold)
• 1 – 2 tablespoons sugar/ Honey
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Water (as per requirement)

        (Serves 2)

        Method of preparation

• Initially blend only  banana chunks by  adding very little water to make fine paste.
• Then into the banana paste add remaining ingredients.
• Blend all ingredients until it reaches your desired consistency. Pour the smoothie into a glass. Drink it with a straw or straight from the cup.Drink immediately.

      Note

• I prefer adding cold milk rather than ice cubes to maintain the thick consistency. It’s a personal choice.
• Some avoid adding sugar or honey as banana is sweet enough to taste.It’s again a personal choice

       

        Happy Blending !