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Strawberry, Banana and Almond Butter Smoothie
© Lucy Schaeffer

Strawberry, Banana and Almond Butter Smoothie

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  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 10 MIN
  • SERVINGS: Makes 1 drink
  • •BASIC-EASY
  • •FAST
  • •HEALTHY

Chef Nate Appleman lost lots of weight by running. After a morning workout, he often makes this smoothie, which gets a dose of protein from almond butter.

  1. 1 frozen peeled banana, cut into 1-inch pieces
  2. 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
  3. 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  4. 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon almond butter
  5. 1 tablespoon honey
  6. 1 cup water
  7. Salt
  1. Combine all of the ingredients except the salt in a blender and process until smooth. Season with salt and serve.
Notes One serving 376 cal, 63 gm carb,13 gm fat, 1.6 gm sat fat, 8 gm protein, 6 gm fiber.