Health tip: Banana-Berry Wake-Up Shake

June 3, 2012

Banana-Berry Wake-Up Shake

Makes 2 servings
This creamy shake, which can be made the night before, is a great way to use up ripe bananas that have been frozen. When bananas start to get brown, pop them in the freezer and take out as needed.

Ingredients:

  • 1 banana 1
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen berries (any combiation) 250 mL
  • 1 cup milk or vanilla-flavored soy beverage 250 mL
  • 3/4 cup lower-fat yogurt (vanilla or other flavor that complements berries) 175 mL

In a blender, liquefy fruit with a small amount of the milk. Add remaining milk and yogurt; blend until smooth. If shake is too thick, add extra milk or soy beverage to achieve desired consistency.

Nutrients per serving:

  • Calories: 231
  • Fat: 4.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
  • Sodium: 104 mg
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Carbohydrage: 41 g
  • Fiber: 4 g

Very High in: vitamin C, riboflavin, vitamin B12, calcium
High in: vitamin B6, folacin, pantothenic acid, magnesium, fibre
Source of: vitamin A, thiamine, niacin, zinc

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