Frozen bananas, graham cracker crumbs, and vanilla extract are a few of the ingredients that make this smoothie a rich dessert in a glass. Because it calls for low-fat yogurt and fat-free milk, one serving of this drink gives you about the same amount of calcium as a glass of milk.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced ripe banana (about 1 large)
• 1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
• 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat graham cracker crumbs (about 1/2 cookie sheet)
• 1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ice cubes (about 1/4 cup)
• Graham cracker crumbs

Preparation

1. Arrange banana slices in a single layer on a baking sheet, and freeze until firm (about 1 hour).
2. Place frozen banana and other ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
3. Select Variable 1.
4. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
5. Blend for 40-45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
6. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
7. Serve immediately.