Banana Almond Crush Smoothie [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 2
• Time: 15 minutes

Almonds are among the healthiest foods you can munch on anytime during the day. In fact, almonds are packed with fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. A handful of almonds everyday will keep you fit and healthy for a long time. Almonds are extremely rich in quality protein, magnesium, copper and vitamin E. The unsaturated fatty acids present in almonds help prevent heart diseases. Regular consumption of almonds also helps reduce cholesterol and eliminates all risks associated with cancer. Bananas, another ingredient used in this recipe, is not just tasty and helps satisfy your hunger, but they are also useful in combating depression, curing hangovers, keeping diseases like osteoporosis, diabetes, kidney cancer and others away from you.

Nutrition

• calories: 462
• protein: 18
• carbs: 83
• fat: 11
• saturated fat: 1.18
• polyunsaturated fat: 2.43
• monounsaturated fat: 5.9
• cholesterol: 5
• sodium: 43
• potassium: 1192
• dietary fiber: 7.99
• sugars: 54.36
• vitamin a: 9
• vitamin c: 51
• calcium: 311
• iron: 1
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 20.65
• other fats: 1.49

Ingredients

• 3 large Bananas, raw
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 2 piece Ice cubes
• 1 gram Spices, nutmeg, ground
• 0.26 cup, whole Nuts, almonds
• 0.76 cup Orange juice, chilled, includes from concentrate, fortified with calcium
• 1.26 container Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat

Instructions

• Add almonds into the blender and pulse them to form fine powder. Then add the remaining ingredients and combine well until you get a smooth mixture.
• You can consider adding more water or milk if you want smoothie to be less thick. Serve chilled.