Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Shake
Makes 1 servings
- Ingredients
1 cup fat free or lowfat milk
1/2 cup frozen banana slices
1 tbsp. peanut butter
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
sweet cocoa powder (optional)Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a tall glass and garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder, if desired.
Ameri Shape Nutritional Facts per serving for individual food recipe:
Calories: 270,
Total Fat: 9 g,
Saturated Fat: 2 g ,
Cholesterol: 5 mg ,
Sodium: 220 mg,
Calcium: 35% Daily Value,
Protein: 15 g,
Carbohydrates: 35 g,
Dietary Fiber: 3 g Source: 3aday.org
THE 20 BEST WEIGHT-LOSS FOODS
ReplyDeleteI tried the ameri shape smoothie and it was pretty darn good!
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