Almond-Banana Smoothies

Smoothies continue to be a staple for me at breakfast. It's just so easy to throw some fruit and "stuff" in the blender before I go to bed. Add some ice in the a.m., flip it on and presto.

Recently, I discovered another magical ingredient to add...almond milk. It's great for anyone who can't handle lactose, and we all know how healthy almonds are for us. Here's a recipe I've started using. I'm betting that peaches and/or blueberries would also be delicious. Like a cobbler in a glass.

Almond-Banana Smoothies
Makes anywhere from 1-4 servings, depending on how much you're up for.

2 large bananas, peeled and sliced
2 cups almond milk (You could also substitute milk, but I'd add a teaspoon or so of almond extract to get that great nutty flavor.)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of cinnamon and/or nutmeg
2 cups ice cubes or crushed ice

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth. (You can dump first five ingredients in blender container and refrigerate overnight. At breakfast time, add ice and blend.)