Banana Smoothie

I don't showcase drinks or fruit on No Free Lunch very often. In fact, the last time I did either was the Pimm's cocktail during Pub Week. This is a really easy recipe for a thick, tasty banana smoothie, perfect for making after a long day at the office. The cinnamon gives you another flavor dimension if you choose to go that route. Makes one tall smoothie.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas
• 3 ice cubes
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 3/4 tsp sugar
• Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

Peel the bananas and place them in a freezer at least a few hours beforehand. Crush the ice cubes up in a blender. Add milk. Break up the frozen bananas into small pieces and add them, a few at a time, while blending. If you add them all at once, the blender may not be able to process them. Add sugar and cinnamon if you like, and blend on the highest setting until smooth. The consistency will still be thick at the end, but still sippable.