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Almond-Banana Smoothies

A sweet blend of ripe bananas, brown sugar, and nutmeg that only tastes decadent, this dairy-free, low-calorie smoothie uses almond milk to pump up the protein. Add a touch of almond extract to increase the flavor, or use chocolate almond milk and a tablespoon of peanut butter.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 large ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
2 cups almond milk or whole milk
2 cups ice cubes
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Ground nutmeg

Preparation

  1. Combine the bananas, milk, ice, sugar, and vanilla in a blender until smooth. Divide among 4 small glasses. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.

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