Banana Smoothie to get you Rolling

It's 7:00 AM and your yoga class starts in 30 minutes.  Do you leave the house on an empty stomach???  No food or hydration?? Of course not!  After a night of fasting, you need some energy to keep everything running smoothly.  One of my favorite A.M. breakfasts is so simple.  a frozen banana, a little almond or soy milk, some ice cubes, a touch of vanilla flavoring and a few drops of maple syrup will do the trick.  If you have a Vitamix or Blentec at home you will achieve a thick, smooth consistency with this drink.

Ingredients:  1 cup almond milk or soy milk,

                     1/4 teaspoon Vanilla

                     1 large frozen banana

                     1 cup ice

                     splash of pure maple syrup, if desired

Blend until the ice is smooth,  If using a Vitamix, begin on the low setting and gradually work your way to 10 and use the high setting until 4 smooth mounds form.  This will be really cold.  Enjoy.

                     

                                                                  

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