A.M. Rush Espresso Smoothie

Name: A.M. Rush Espresso Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cold fat-free milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla flavoring syrup; 1 cup ice cubes; 1/2 medium banana, cut up; 1 to 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder; 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed; 1 teaspoon baking cocoa

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 1 serving

Test Kitchen Approved

Want an early morning pick-me-up that's good for you too? Fruit and flaxseed give this sweet espresso smoothie a nutritious twist. —Aimee Wilson, Clovis, California

Ingredients

1/2 cup cold fat-free milk
1 tablespoon vanilla flavoring syrup
1 cup ice cubes
1/2 medium banana, cut up
1 to 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon baking cocoa

Directions

In a blender, combine all the ingredients; cover and process until blended, 1-2 minutes. Pour into a chilled glass; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 148 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

Want an early morning pick-me-up that's good for you too? Fruit and flaxseed give this sweet espresso smoothie a nutritious twist. —Aimee Wilson, Clovis, California

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