Snack

This smoothie is so rich & creamy. You can also add a couple of tablespoons of flaxseed meal to add to the goodness. Other fruits can also be substituted. When you have bananas that are darkening & no one wants to eat them, peel them, break in half & place in sealed baggie & freeze. These are great for smoothies. This recipe makes 6 cups. I made the servings 2 cups each. You can adjust it according to your needs. You can vary the fruit to suit your taste. I've used frozen strawberries with bananas, I've also used frozen orange juice concentrate (with no other fruit) & it tastes just like an Orange Julius. YOU COULD CUT DOWN ON THE SODIUM BY SUBSTITUTING TOFU FOR THE COTTAGE CHEESE. I always use cottage cheese, because I usually have it on hand & it's high in protein. I also use pure vanilla extract. If you use imitation vanilla extract, you'll need to use more.