SEEDED BANANA FRAPPE

Seeded Banana Frappe image

Whenever your bananas are ripening faster than you can eat them, peel and freeze them to use later in smoothies like this one. You can make a richer drink by adding almond butter or peanut butter to the mix.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories breakfast, shakes and smoothies

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 almonds
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds, soaked overnight and drained
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, soaked overnight and drained
1 teaspoon toasted flaxseeds or sesame seeds, soaked overnight and drained
1 ripe banana, frozen if possible
1 cup low-fat cow's milk, rice milk or almond milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon honey
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
2 ice cubes
2 teaspoons almond butter or peanut butter (optional)
Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish

Steps:

Place all of the ingredients except the nutmeg in a blender and blend at high speed for a full minute. Pour into a glass, sprinkle with nutmeg, and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 432, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 108 milligrams, Sugar 33 grams, TransFat 0 grams