Drink Your Breakfast

Select a ripe or overripe banana with a well-spotted yellow peel, as this ensures maximum natural sweetness and a smoother texture. Peel the banana and break it into several large chunks.

Place the banana chunks into a blender or a tall cup suitable for an immersion blender. Ensure the container is large enough to accommodate the milk as well.

Pour the desired amount of skim milk over the banana pieces, using more milk for a thinner consistency or less for a thicker, creamier result. A ratio of roughly one banana to one cup of milk is a good starting point.

Blend the banana and skim milk together on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and no visible banana chunks remain. This typically takes about 30 to 60 seconds in a standard blender.

Pause the blender and check the consistency, adding a small splash of additional skim milk if the mixture is thicker than desired. Blend again briefly to incorporate.

Taste the blended mixture and adjust as needed, noting that an overripe banana should provide sufficient natural sweetness without additional ingredients. Blend once more if any adjustments were made.

Pour the finished drink into a chilled glass and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture. Optionally, serve over a few ice cubes if a colder temperature is preferred.