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Peanut Banana Cinnamon Smoothie

From Miri Rotkovitz, for About.com

Peanut Banana Cinnamon Smoothie

© 2008 Miri Rotkovitz

Cinnamon spices up this banana and peanut butter smoothie. Tip: try freezing the banana chunks in advance for a frostier smoothie.

Makes 1 medium (about 12 ounce) or 2 small (about 6-ounce) smoothies.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup vanilla soy milk or skim milk
  • 1 large banana, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter (preferably natural)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 teaspoon honey or turbinado sugar (optional)
  • 3 ice cubes

Preparation:

Place the milk, banana, peanut butter, cinnamon, and honey (if using) into a blender, and puree until smooth.

Add the ice cubes and pulse just until the ice is crushed.

Pour into a glass, sprinkle with additional cinnamon, and enjoy!

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