B is for Banana and Wild Blueberry Yogurt Smoothie

This is fun!  I'm glad to know that you're all enjoying the A to Z of cooking with and for you kids and thank you to those of you who got in touch to share your thoughts on the feature. 

 

Today's recipe is great for the school lunchbox, either as a morning snack, or something for your children to down between school and an after-school activity.  It also makes for a quick and easy breakfast, which can be essential on those first-week-back-to-school-busy mornings.  The trick to this smoothie is to add no liquid component so it will hold well while stored in a thermos or stainless steel drinking container.  A quick shake will re-jumble the ingredients and it couldn't be easier to make.  All of the ingredients (except for the sweetener) are measured in the same quantity so it's fairly easy to remember...and very easy for kids to make.

Don't forget to leave your comment with a lunchbox friendly meal or snack suggestion starting with today's letter (see here for more information)...I'm putting together some fun prize packs for the five lucky winners at the end of September!  Have a great day....

Banana and Wild Blueberry Smoothie

yield: 2 servings 

1 cup of frozen banana pieces*

1 cup of wild blueberries, fresh or frozen

1 cup plain whole milk yogurt

1 tbsp. agave syrup or honey

~ Combine all ingredients in a blender and whiz for 1-2 minutes.  

~ Pour into two glasses or thermoses.

~ Enjoy!

* I keep frozen slices of banana in my freezer at all times.  Using frozen bananas helps to keep the smoothie cool and provides a bit of extra creaminess to the drink.

Comments

[Dharm]

Nice blog! I too love to spend family time in the kitchen. I grew up in the kitchen with my Mom and I do the same with my kids too. Once again, Nice Blog!!

[Slugs On The Refrigerator]

ooh, I am so sick and can't bear eating, but wanted to say I am loving this a-z!! my contribution to the B is broccolli cheese muffins. http://babyledweaning.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/6/24/3042475.html

We all love these!

[Lori]

Love the smoothies! I made some blueberry /strawberry ones this weekend. Can not seem to get my girls to eat??
Will keep trying!!

By the way I made the frozen cookie dough last night but changed it abit. Used 1/2 all-purpose flour 1/2 whole wheat + flax and used 1/2 the amount of sugars.
I tryed using agave instead of white sugar. I am not sure what would be the right amount when using in recipes that call for other sugar. It is 25% sweeter than plain sugar.
What do you suggest when baking or cooking with agave syrup?

Thanks alot,

Lori

Ps. C is for Cucumber as my garden is atarting to fill up with them now!
I love a tomato / cucumber / fresh mozzarella salad anytime!!

[Colleen/And Baby Makes FIve]

Oh yes! This sounds like a must-make. Yum!

[air jordans]

Experience is the child of thought , and thought is the child of action. We cannot learn men from books.