Head Back to School with Banana Bread Milkshakes

Its that time of year again! Time of year when kids get on the school bus in the morning with their lunchboxes and pencil cases, and arrive home around three in afternoon starving for a healthy (but tasty!) snack. These banana bread milkshakes are my favorite afternoon treat. Theyre perfect for little tummies after school! I recommend freezing your bananas in gallon sized plastic zip-loc bags for these. Frozen bananas reduce the need for ice (which can water down your smoothie or milkshake), and make your frozen concoction extra creamy. Just be sure to peel bananas prior to freezing! Other ingredients in these healthy milkshakes are almond butter, skim milk and some traditional banana bread spices. They are a healthy combination of protein and carbohydrates to keep you going strong all afternoon. I promise these banana bread milkshakes be a new favorite in your home, whether youre sending a little one off to school or not!

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Jenna Weber is half of the Fresh Tastes blog team. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in 2008 and, since then, has worked as a pastry chef, bread baker and freelance food editor. Currently, Jenna blogs full-time on EatLiveRun.com where her delicious daily recipes and quirky culinary musings appeal to thousands. She lives in Northern California and, when not in the kitchen, can usually be found on her yoga mat.