Better For You Shake

Well it's back in the upper-90's today, but on the plus side it is only today :)  What is better than some ice cream or a nice thick shake when it is scorching outside.  Unfortunately I really don't want the added calories.  So when I found a recipe for the Easy Shake and I had frozen bananas I knew I had to give this a try!  This definitely makes more than 1 serving so feel free to cut it in half or do like I did and share with someone.  I know my 4 year old loved it!

Better For You Shake adapted from My Fridge Food
2 Frozen Bananas
1.5 TBS Cocoa Powder
1 TBS Peanut Butter
1 TBS Pure Maple Syrup
1 Cup 2% Milk

• Place everything in a blender and blend on high until smooth and fully combined

Yum!  This is a great way to enjoy a classic drink without feeling too guilty ;)  This is really yummy and next time I may actually cut the peanut butter and maple syrup to help cut down on sugar.  Seriously you need to give this a try as soon as possible!  

The nutritional value is per serving.  The recipe yields approximately two 9 oz servings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 262 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories  248 Calories from Fat  66

% Daily Value*

Total Fat  7.4g 11%

Saturated Fat  2.8g 14%

Cholesterol  10mg 3%

Sodium  90mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates  43.1g 14%

Dietary Fiber  4.8g 19%

Sugars  27.4g

Protein  8.1g

Vitamin A 6% • Vitamin C 18% Calcium 16% • Iron 7%

Nutrition Grade A-

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional Analysis

Good points

• Low in cholesterol
• Low in sodium
• High in manganese
• High in vitamin B6

Bad points

• Very high in sugar

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