The Banana and the Smoothie

Banana Peach Smoothie

3 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (frozen peach slices may be substituted)
1 large ripe banana
10 ice cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 scoop low fat ice cream

Mix all ingredients in a blender.

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

This is a quick, easy, three-ingredient smoothie. It is low-fat and refreshing. (You can make your own chocolate syrup for this recipe.)

Ingredients

1 ripe banana
8 to 12 ice cubes
3 or 4 tablespoons of chocolate syrup, to taste (see recipe)

Directions

Mix ingredients in a food blender.

Tropical Island Smoothie

Add coconut milk to this smoothie if you have some.

1 large mango, diced (learn how to skin and dice a mango)
1 large ripe banana
10 ice cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract
1 scoop low fat ice cream

Mix all ingredients in a blender.