So I was watching the food network the other day (what? really?) and Guy Fieri’s live show came on.  I don’t usually watch him, most of his recipes I’ve seen are kinda out there, but I was bored so thought I’d give him a chance.  As usual, the stuff he was making wasn’t really my cup of tea, but then he started talking about this “malty strawnana.”  I had just gotten a blender from my brother and sis-in-law for a belated birthday present (that’s what happens when we live 500 miles away!) so it got my attention.  A malty strawnana is probably just what you’d expect: a vanilla shake with malt, strawberries and bananas.  I got the stuff for it that night, and it’s so good…just the perfect classic shake.  So…enjoy, I know we did!

Malty Strawnana

• 2 c. good quality vanilla ice cream (I always buy Breyers)
• 1/4 c. milk, add half in first, remainder if necessary
• 5 Tbsp malt (a.k.a. Ovaltine)
• 1 1/2 c. strawberries (he said to use fresh but let’s be honest…it’s December so they’re expensive right now.  I used frozen and it came out great!)
• 1 small ripe banana or 3/4 of a large one

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.

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