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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.
Course Beverage, Breakfast & Brunch, Snack
Key Ingredient Lentils
Dietary Need Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 294

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

Instructions

  • 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!

Nutrition

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