PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA SMOOTHIE

This is one of our favorite drinks, and it is so simple to make. Plus, it’s a great way to use up bananas that have gone a little dark. Just peel them, throw them into a food storage container, and place them in the freezer. They’ll be ready next time you want this good-for-you frozen treat.

The ripe bananas have plenty of natural sweetness, and the peanuts are a great source of protein. The texture of the blended frozen bananas is a lot like a milkshake, so enjoy! It can be your breakfast in a cup or the perfect beverage to cool you down after a run when, like us, you’re trying to stay on the cute side of chubby.

3 frozen medium bananas

¼ cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)

1 ½ cups soy milk (or 2% milk)

½ cup 2% Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon honey

¼ teaspoon sea salt flakes

1 tablespoon chopped, roasted peanuts

Place the frozen bananas into a blender, along with the peanut butter, soy milk, yogurt, honey, and salt. Blend until smooth. Top each drink with a teaspoon of chopped peanuts.

Makes 2 smoothies.