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Banana Bread Smoothie

Banana bread as a smoothie? You bet! We've added lentils to amp up the protein and fibre of this yummy recipe.
Pulses Lentils
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 cups

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (250 mL) Calories: 294 Total Fat: 7 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Carbohydrate: 46 g Fibre: 7 g Sugars: 17 g Protein: 14 g Cholesterol: 6 mg Sodium: 22 mg Potassium: 647 mg Iron: 2 mg

Ingredients

  • 3 frozen bananas, peeled
  • 1 cup (250 mL) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooked or canned lentils, drained & rinsed
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) old fashioned oats
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) almond butter
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon, plus more for garnish, if desired
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup or more, to taste
  • 1 cup (250 mL) ice plus more, if desired

Directions

  • Combine bananas, yogurt, lentils, oats, almond butter, vanilla, and cinnamon in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Add maple syrup and ice, and blend again until smooth. Taste and adjust, adding more maple syrup for a sweeter smoothie, or additional ice for a thicker consistency.
  • To serve, sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. Enjoy!

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