Start your day with a Banana, Nutmeg, and Honey Smoothie
Image courtesy Ian Wallace
Bag those breakfast bars, lose that latte and try this blend-and-go Banana, Nutmeg, and Honey Smoothie from "Smoothies" (Ryland Peters & Small, 2008, $14.95) by Louise Pickford. Low in fat and rich in potassium and antioxidants, it's packed with energy to keep you going through the morning.
Banana, Nutmeg, and Honey Smoothie
Serves 2
2 bananas
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons oat bran
2 tablespoons raisins
1 cup organic skim milk
1 cup organic low-fat yogurt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus extra to dust
Peel and slice the bananas. Put them in a blender with the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve dusted with a little extra grated nutmeg.