Banana Nut-Butter Protein Shake

The kids love this protein shake, and so do I.  (And our bird thinks she would like it too!)  It's a great pick-me-up when you're finding it hard to get going in the morning; or a quick breakfast when you're too rushed to have a sit-down meal.  I don't actually have too many sit-down breakfasts, except on holidays... I always seem to be eating on the run.  The other day I even ate breakfast in the shower!  :D  (There's a very handy shelf right next to the shower - perfect for a small plate and a cup of tea - hee hee!  I know, I'm a bit weird.)  So obviously smoothies and protein shakes are a great brekkie for me!


This makes enough for 4-6 people, depending how big your glasses are...

1.  Add all ingredients and mix on speed 9 for 1-2 minutes, until smooth:
- 100g raw almonds or raw cashews
- 2 or 3 big blobs of nut butter (I don't really measure)
- a tablespoon or so of raw honey (or pure maple syrup)
- 2 fresh bananas, broken in half
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (opt.)
- 1 raw egg (preferably free-range, organic)
- 2 handfuls of ice cubes
- 500g water

Yum!


Note: You can use any pre-made rice or nut milk instead of the almonds/cashews and water if you like.