Banana Fudge Smoothie

Makes 2 servings
Serving size: about 1 ½ cups
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 3 minutes

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Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups very cold 1% milk
• ¾ cup non-fat Greek style yogurt
• ½ frozen very ripe large banana cut into 1-inch chunks
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 ice cubes

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Note: you can also drain plain yogurt in cheesecloth if you prefer it to Greek style yogurt.

Greek-style yogurt is ultra creamy and because it has high protein, it’s a great choice for a post-workout smoothie or afternoon pick-me-up.  Choose natural or non-alkalized cocoa powder – it’s higher in antioxidants.

Recipe by Cheryl Forberg, RD, author of Positively Ageless: A 28 Day Plan for a Younger, Slimmer Sexier You, (Rodale - April 2008)

 

Nutrition Facts per serving for individual food:

Calories	272
Total Fat	3 g
Saturated Fat	1.9 g
Cholesterol	56 mg
Sodium	135 mg
Calcium	35% Daily Value
Protein	12 g
Carbohydrates	56 g
Dietary Fiber	0 g