Bananas are an excellent source of vitamin B6, soluble fiber, and contain moderate amounts of vitamin C, manganese and potassium. Along with other fruits and vegetables, consumption of bananas may be associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer and in women, breast cancer and renal cell carcinoma. (Wikipedia)
This Banana Hazelnut Smoothie is 100% healthy and highly recommended for athletes.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium bananas, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/4 cups hazelnuts
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1/4 cups milk
- 1/4 cups dark rum or hazelnut liqueur
- 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, for garnish (optional)
How to Prepare:
- Place the sliced bananas in a sealed plastic bag and put them in the freezer for 1 hour.
- Place the brown sugar and 1/4 cups hazelnuts in a blender and grind together until fine.
- Place the frozen bananas, ice cubes, milk, and rum in the blender with the sugar and nut mixture.
- Blend until smooth. Pour the smoothies into 4 goblets or tall glasses.
- Garnish with chopped nuts, if desired. Serve immediately.