Breakfast Drink

Some mornings you barely have time to find matching socks, let alone cook. This is the breakfast for those mornings.

One ripe banana, skim milk, nonfat yogurt, a splash of vanilla, and a scoop of protein powder go into the blender for a literal 10-second spin. Thick, creamy, naturally sweet from the banana, and portable enough to drink while you’re getting ready.

It’s not fancy. It doesn’t need to be.

Kitchen Tips

• Freeze ripe bananas in chunks ahead of time. They make the smoothie thick and frosty without needing ice.
• Use whatever protein powder you have on hand. Vanilla or chocolate both work well here.
• For extra thickness, use Greek yogurt instead of regular nonfat yogurt.