Chai Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

This smoothie is one of my favorite midday pick-me-up and/or post-run treats.  It’s an energizing mix of sweet and spicy, with a creamy finish.  The trick to getting that texture and adding great flavor in turn, is to use overly ripe – errr, rotten – bananas.  It’s not necessary to use fruit that’s within an inch of its life, but a few brown spots will amount to sugary perfection.  If your naners aren’t quite there yet, you could add a couple of drops of honey to the blend too.