Banana bread smoothie
Lyndal McNamara - Research Dietitian, 08 December 2016
Do you often crave desserts but can't spare the calories (or the FODMAPs)? Inspired by a deliciously soft, rich slice of spiced banana bread, this healthy smoothie can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner (or hey, why not even dessert!)
Ingredients:
- 1 firm (slightly green) banana, peeled, sliced and frozen
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (calcium fortified)
- 1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yoghurt*
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup (optional - if you like a sweeter smoothie)
Method:
- Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately!
Tips:
- * Use a lactose free variety of Greek yoghurt if you malabsorb lactose.
- Simply omit yoghurt to make this smoothie suitable for vegans, or for an even more decadent twist, add 1 tsp of natural peanut butter!
- Using slightly green bananas boosts the resistant starch (natural prebiotic) content of your smoothie!
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Nutrition information/serve
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Recipe serves 1
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Energy
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1007kJ
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Protein
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11g
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Carbohydrates
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36g
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- Sugars
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18g
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Fat
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4g
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- Saturated fat
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1g
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Fibre
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5g
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Sodium
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81mg
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Calcium
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196mg
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FODMAPs
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LOW
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