How to make a diet banana and peanut butter smoothie

Most people drink smoothies for nutritional purposes, and many drink smoothies to lose weight. Do-it-yourself smoothies usually require a reliable blender, fruit, milk or soy milk and ice. With these few ingredients, most people need to combine and hit blend. Smoothies may have many calories.

Since many people drink smoothies as a way to diet, selecting low-calorie ingredients can make the difference between a high-calorie and a low-calorie smoothie. The peanut butter and banana smoothie contains two flavoring ingredients; using the lowest calorie ingredients makes the smoothie lighter.

Things You'll Need

• Blender
• 1 medium-sized banana
• 1 cup light soy milk
• 1 tablespoon whipped, low-sugar peanut butter
• Artificial sweetener
• Ice
• Large cup

Instructions

Smoothie Recipe

1. Add to blender one cup of light soy milk, one medium-size banana, and one tablespoon of whipped, low-sugar peanut butter.

2. Blend ingredients for about 30 seconds or until consistency appears mixed.

3. Add artificial sweetener to reach desired sweetness. Blend for about 10 seconds.

4. Add one cup of ice to mixture. Blend for about one minute. To reach a thicker consistency, add more ice and blend again.

5. Serve immediately in large cups. Enjoy!

Optional Toppings

1. Scoop 1/2 cup of fat-free whipped cream topping onto smoothie.

2. Sprinkle one tablespoon of finely chopped peanuts onto whipped cream. The consistency should appear as sawdust.

3. Drizzle one teaspoon of honey on top of nuts and whipped cream.

Tips & Warnings

• This recipe makes one serving and contains about 200 calories. The optional topping is about 150 calories. If you are a diabetic, use sugar-free ingredients.

References

• 8th Continent: 8th Continent Light Original
• Calorie King: Fresh Fruits: Banana, Raw