Did you know that bananas promote a healthy digestion by helping your system eliminate toxins and impurities in the body? And did you also know that is contains tryptophan, which is a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin - also known as the "happy neurotransmitter" and is in charge of our mood center - and makes us feel more energetic and youthful? Which is why bananas are just perfect for recipes for smoothies.
Here are some recipes that you can try at home, provided that you have a blender and an ample supply of bananas at home:
- Pour 1 cup of strawberry nectar or apple juice and a cup of milk in the blender. Add 1 frozen banana (should have been chopped before freezing), 1 and a half cup of frozen strawberries and a cup of strawberry yoghurt. Blend until smooth. (Note: frozen fruits release more sweetness than normal temperature fruits, eliminating the need for sugar.)
- Blend 2 bananas, 1 large mango (or 2 small ones, should be pitted and peeled) and half a cup of full cream (or full fat) milk. Blend it until smooth. Best if served immediately. Can also be frozen as popsicle sticks or can be served with some ice cream on top.
- Blend 2 bananas, 8 oz. crushed and drained pineapple, 1 and one-fourth cup of milk, half a cup of strawberries (preferably frozen), a scoop of vanilla ice cream and 2 tablespoons of honey. Start adding the 6 ice cubes gradually until blended and a bit slushy. To add a little pizzazz, top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup and some maraschino cherries with a sprinkling of some chopped nuts.
- Blend 1 banana, 1 cup of limeade, 1 cup of key lime yoghurt, half a cup of banana yoghurt, while gradually adding 2 cups of ice. Serve immediately for better satisfaction.
- Blend 1 chopped banana, 8 oz. of natural or plain yoghurt, and a cup of milk for a couple of seconds. Add 1 teaspoon of honey and process just to blend it in. Pour into a glass and sprinkle some cinnamon on top.
- Bananas and eggnogs can be combined too for a special feel of the Christmas spirit. Blend 2 cups of eggnog, 1 banana, 1 cup vanilla or natural yoghurt, half a cup of milk, 2 cups of ice, a pinch of nutmeg and a pinch of cinnamon. Add some cinnamon on top to garnish. Serve immediately.
You can create a ton of banana smoothie recipes and you still can't get enough. Try these out or create one of your own.
Enjoy!
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