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Vanilla-Banana Almond Smoothie 
Makes 4 Servings
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 3 min
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups Fat-free or low-fat milk
  • 1 cup Low-fat vanilla yogurt
  • 2 Large bananas
  • Dash vanilla extract
  • 10 crushed almonds
  • 1 cup (more or less as needed) ice cubes
  • Handful fresh mint leaves for garnish

In a blender container combine all ingredients, except mint. Blend until smooth, about 20 seconds. Pour into glasses and garnish with a fresh mint leaf if desired.

Recipe courtesy of Elizabeth Zilinsky - Boynton, FL. FIRST PRIZE WINNER of The National "got milk?"® "Ultimate" smoothie recipe contest.

Nutritional Facts

Calories: 180
Total Fat: 4.5 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Calcium: 200 mg calcium (20% DV)
Protein: 7 g protein
Carbohydrate: 28 g  
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 85 mg

Nutrition figures based on using fat-free milk.

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