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Banana and Avocado
  • 1 ripe banana, sliced
  • 1 avocado, peel and remove stone
  • 2 teaspoons honey (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups low-fat milk, chilled
  • 6 ice cubes
  1. Blend banana, avocado and honey in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Add vanilla, milk and ice and blend for 30 seconds.
  3. Serve immediately.

Alternatives

  • Substitute 1 cup chopped mango, Pawpaw or pineapple chunks for the avocado.

Storage Suggestions

Can be kept in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Equipment List

  • Chopping board
  • Large knife
  • Blender

 

Acknowledgements

Queensland health acknowledges the development of the Healthy Food Fast cookbook by the Department of Health Western Australia. www.gofor2and5.com.au. Recipes from Healthy Food Fast © State of Western Australia 2011, reproduced with permission.

Nutrition Information


446g Quantity per serving Quantity per 100g
Energy 1470kJ 329kJ
Protein 11.5g 2.5g
Fat, total 20.5g 4.6g
— Saturated 6g 1.34g
Carbohydrate 29g 6.5g
— Sugars 25.6g 5.8g
Fibre 3.6g 0.8g
Sodium 99.3mg 22.25mg