Ingredients:

1 medium banana

3/4 cup low-fat milk (1%)

4 tsp artificial sweetener (such as equal or splenda)

1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp instant coffee granules

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

5 ice cubes (4 - 6)

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients into a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Pour into tall tumbler and serve cold.

2. Served over ice: Blend all ingredients except ice cubes until smooth. Once blended, place the ice cubes in a tall tumbler, pour blend over cubes. Serve immediately. For better blending, cut the banana into chunks before putting into blender.

Bon Appetit!