Banana Nog

Submitted by AndrewCO

"A refreshing summer shake. Sugar can be omitted for a healthier shake. Found this recipe in Boy's Life magazine 20 years ago and have enjoyed it ever since. Other fruits can be used for different "Nogs". Try strawberries or peaches."

 

• Ready In: 2mins
• Ingredients: 5

ingredients

• 1 cup milk (can use 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 banana
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla
• 5 -7 ice cubes

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend at slow speed to break up ice.
3. Blend at highest speed for 1 minute.

Reviews

[Amber of AZ]

This was fantastic. A nice sweet taste that is really refreshing. :)

 

[Kishawnya]

It's an awesome recipe, however, I don't see the use of "sugar" as being in any way shape or form, healthy. Why not buy the drink in bottle at the supermarket when its been processed and mixed up with sugar? If you were to add a bit of fresh apple juice to this, that would give an awesome sweetness but without all of the unhealthy side affects.

 

[lemoncurd]

Sweet and creamy. I got 2 huge servings.

 

[Fauve]

Excellent health shake! First of all, I'd recommend doubling the recipe! I also added about 8 fresh strawberries to the mix... and a bit more sugar. These disappeared way too quickly. Thanks, Andrew for posting my new favorite smoothie recipe!

 

[ladypit]

This was really yummy. My almost 3 year old and I made it together and it was a great easy math lesson as she counted the ice cubes! I used a frozen banana and splenda (just 1/2 tbsp. which I thought was plenty) and it was really good. I don't usually let my smoothies blend for very long but I liked the texture the full 1 minute blending gives it. Definitely 1 I will make repeatedly.