How to Make a Healthy Breakfast Milkshake

Peanut butter adds protein to a morning smoothie.

Throw just a few ingredients into a blender for a quick and healthy breakfast that you can bring with you to work or school. Blend together a peanut butter and banana smoothie for quick protein, calcium and energy-boosting carbs. If your mornings are really hectic, fill the blender with the ingredients the night before. Just pull it out of the fridge in the morning, mix it up and go.

Things You'll Need

• Blender
• 1 cup vanilla soy milk
• 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Ice cubes

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine the soy milk, peanut butter, banana, cinnamon and between four to six ice cubes.

2. Blend until the mixture is smooth, about three to four minutes.

3. Pour into a large glass or commuter cup with a lid and enjoy.

Tips & Warnings

• Substitute fat-free skim or low-fat milk for the soy milk

• Peel and freeze the banana ahead of time to make the smoothie thicker.

References

• Fitness Magazine: Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
• New York Times: Banana Peanut Butter or Banana Almond Smoothie