Nutty Chocolate-Banana Smoothie
My older son Adam is home for a few days for study period before he goes back to college for finals. Rather than gaining the famous “freshman fifteen,” he seems to have lost a few pounds this year—not something that makes a vegan Jewish Mother happy! So at least for these few days, until he comes home for the summer, it’s my mission to bulk him up a bit.
Gaining weight rather than losing it is not a problem most people have, but for kids and teens who need some extra calories this smoothie is a rich, tasty drink—like a milkshake with a nutty flavor. The recipe is from The Vegetarian Family Cookbook. You need not follow the proportions here exactly; I usually just eyeball it.
Nutty Chocolate-Banana Smoothie
2 servings
- 1 large banana, broken into several pieces
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate soymilk
- 1 heaping tablespoon peanut butter or cashew butter
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smoothly pureed. Or place in a container and process with an immersion blender. Serve at once in tall glasses.
Geraldine said,
May 5, 2006 @ 9:14 am
What a great photo Nava! I love smoothies…we usually add a tablespoon of lecithin granules to whatever kind we are making. Hope all is well. G
Nava said,
May 5, 2006 @ 11:05 am
Good idea. Here is some information on lecithin granules.
Nutritional yeast might also be a good idea if the flavor is well disguised.
Geraldine said,
May 5, 2006 @ 12:24 pm
If the granules are blended first with just a bit of soy or rice milk, and fruit or whatever, then add the rest of the liquid, they seem to dissolve just fine. I also sprinkle them on cereals, salads etc….Good stuff . Thanks for the link info. too. G