Banana Dream Smoothie

Silky, sweet, and simple... take one sip of this little gem and you might have to stop and ask yourself, "Am I really allowed to drink this??" 

Believe me, you are.

Not only is this smoothie delicious and easy to make, it is also practically overflowing with good-for-you nutrients. A serving of dairy, a serving of fruit, and more than your recommended daily omega-3s (thanks to a healthy dose of flax seed!)... are you convinced yet?

Here are the ingredients we'll be needing today! The sweetness of the smoothie will largely depend on how ripe your banana is. I thought my slightly-yellow banana was perfectly adequate, but if you're more of a spotty-brown kinda person then hey, follow your heart's desire!

First, add your banana. 

Yogurt... milk... ok, really the order doesn't matter. Seriously. Just throw it all in there. 

Finish it off with some ground flaxseed meal, cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla and you're good to go! Blend that baby up. 

How easy was that? A few minutes is all it takes to make this filling treat. You could have it for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or hmm... maybe even dessert? Or you could use a little bit of it as a topping for oatmeal instead of your usual splash of milk! Get creative and play with it. I mean, not literally. This is not meant to be used for craft time. Anyway, moving on...

 If you're the kind of person who likes to shake things up every now and then, this recipe is definitely for you. It is so customizable! Use plain milk for a simpler flavor, or do what I did and use something like almond-coconut milk. Mmm. Then why not top it off with a tablespoon of sweetened, shredded coconut (+1 point)? Or, if you're feeling extra indulgent, add in a tablespoon of peanut butter (+3 points). If you want it cold, freeze the banana beforehand or use almond milk ice cubes. Don't care for flax? Well then don't use it! Just make this smoothie your own. 

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Good for: breakfast, dessert, post-workout snack

Time to table: 2 minutes, if that.

Serving size: about 2 cups

WW PointsPlus® Value: 6

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Banana Dream Smoothie

makes one serving

1 medium banana

1/2 c nonfat greek vanilla yogurt

1/4 c unsweetened almond milk

1 tbsp ground flaxseed meal

1/8 tsp cinnamon

splash of vanilla

1. Combine all ingredients and blend!

Add-ins:

- 1 tbsp sweetened, shredded coconut, 1 point

- 1 tbsp peanut butter, 3 points

- 1 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 points