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Cooking for a Cause: Banana Breakfast Smoothie

Servings: 2

Cooking Time: Prep Time: 60 minutes / Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutritional Facts
Calories: 190
Total Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 95 mg
Calcium: 20% Daily Value
Protein: 8 g
Carbohydrate: 37 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large fully-ripened banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup puffed rice cereal, such as Quaker Essentials Puffed Rice
  • 3/4 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a single layer on a plate, freeze the banana slices for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
  • Add the frozen banana, cereal, milk, yogurt, honey and vanilla to a blender container.
  • Cover and puree until smooth.
  • Pour into 2 chilled glasses.
  • Note: Freeze any leftover smoothie in popsicle molds for frozen treats anytime.
  • Enjoy!