Drink Your Breakfast

Some mornings you barely have time to find your keys, let alone sit down for breakfast. This smoothie is built for exactly that kind of chaos. Throw a ripe banana, skim milk, and nonfat yogurt into a blender, hit the button for ten seconds, and you’re walking out the door with a creamy, filling breakfast in hand.

Vanilla extract, a squeeze of chocolate syrup, or a scoop of protein powder are all fair game if you want to level it up. The banana and yogurt together give it enough body that it actually feels like a meal, not just flavored milk.

Pro Tips

• Freeze ripe bananas ahead of time for a thicker, colder smoothie that feels more like a milkshake.
• Use a banana that’s well-spotted and soft. The riper it is, the sweeter your smoothie will be without adding any sugar.
• Add a tablespoon of peanut butter or a handful of oats for extra staying power if you won’t eat again until lunch.