Go Get 'Em Smoothie

This is truly a weekday special: a breakfast that combines food and drink for people who don't feel they've even got time to sit down in the morning. If the person-in-a-hurry is miniature in stature, and not progressed to caffeine intake, then replace the camp coffee with a tablespoonful of peanut butter. Extra protein and ultra delicious. I keep overripe bananas, peeled and cut into four, in bags in the freezer, which helps give ice-creamy bulk to the smoothie and dispense with the need for ice.

Recipe courtesy Nigella Lawson
(Copyright 2007, Nigella Express, Hyperion, All Rights Reserved)
Show: Nigella Lawson Episode: Get Up & Go
TOTAL TIME: 5 min
Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: --
YIELD: 1 serving
LEVEL: Easy

ingredients

  • 1 peeled banana, cut into 4, from the freezer
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4 teaspoons malted chocolate drink powder (recommended: Ovaltine)
  • 1 teaspoon strong coffee or 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
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Directions

Put all ingredients into a blender and whiz to mix.

Pour into a tall glass and drink before dashing out of the door.

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  • on August 07, 2012

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    This is delicious!!! A great way to start the day. My husband who is very picky loved this! I wish I could give it 10 stars!

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  • on August 28, 2011

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    This is one of my all-time favorite quick breakfast recipes! It seriously only takes 5 minutes and you get a nutritious and satisfying breakfast on the go. I love how the bananas are frozen so you don't have to worry about using your bananas before they get too ripe and it gives the smoothie a thickness that doesn't water it down once it's melted. Surprisingly, I found the instant espresso in my local grocery store and it is a nice contrast to the sweetness and gives you a little extra kick to get going! I STRONGLY suggest this recipe!

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