Almond and Banana Smoothie by Tarla Dalal

Almond and Banana Smoothie

Fruit and nuts complement each other no matter in what form. When you don’t have time for a cooked breakfast whip up a hearty almond and banana smoothie for instant energy!

Preparation Time: 5 minutes.
Cooking Time: Nil.
Makes 4 small glasses.

4 tbsp blanched and de-skinned almonds (badam)
1 cup roughly chopped bananas
1½ cups chilled milk
2 tbsp sugar
½ tsp vanilla essence
8 ice-cubes

1. Combine the almonds, bananas and ½ cup of milk and blend in a juicer till the mixture is smooth and frothy.
2. Add the sugar, remaining 1 cup of milk, vanilla essence and 8 ice-cubes and blend in a juicer till the mixture is smooth and frothy.
3. Pour equal quantities of the smoothie into 4 individual glasses.
4. Serve immediately.

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