Ingredients:

• 4 medium bananas, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
• 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1/4 cups hazelnuts
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1/4 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, for garnish (optional)

Method: Place the sliced bananas in a sealed plastic bag and put them in the freezer for 1 hour. Place the brown sugar and 1/4 cups hazelnuts in a blender and grind together until fine. Place the frozen bananas, ice cubes, and milk with the sugar and nut mixture. Blend until smooth. Pour the smoothies into 4 goblets or tall glasses. Garnish with chopped nuts, if desired. Serve immediately.