Sometimes fruit can get a little boring. If you're looking for a way to jazz up a banana, why not turn it into a frappe? It's full of nutrition and -- just as important -- it tastes delicious.
1 serving
Ingredients
6 almonds
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds, soaked overnight and drained
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, soaked overnight and drained
1 teaspoon toasted flaxseeds or sesame seeds, soaked overnight and drained
1 ripe banana, frozen if possible
1 cup low-fat cow’s milk, rice milk or almond milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon honey
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
2 ice cubes
2 teaspoons almond butter or peanut butter (optional)
Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish
Directions
1. Place all of the ingredients except the nutmeg in a blender and blend at high speed for a full minute.
2. Pour into a glass, sprinkle with nutmeg.
3. Enjoy.
*Recipe courtesy of The New York Times
