Citrus Cream Smoothie

Ingredients

• 2 medium bananas cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup ice cubes 
• 1.3 cups orange juice 
• 2 tablespoons orange zest grated (from 1 large orange)
• 3 cups greek yogurt plain
• 0.5 cup sugar 
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
• 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• blender

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes.
2. Pour the cooled syrup into a blender.
3. Add the yogurt, orange juice, bananas, orange zest, vanilla extract, and ice. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
4. Pour into glasses and serve.