Creamy Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
I am sure you have all heard me mention how I chug my G’s Oatmeal Smoothie every morning and love it. It’s just so healthy and such an incredible start to my day that I can’t get myself to move on to one of my many (yet to be posted) other smoothie recipes. However, on the weekends I sometimes need a change. A break from the berries if you will! I am a massive fan of anything peanut butter and banana or peanut butter and chocolate. I find those combinations to be unbeatable in my sweet tooth world. Like I’ve said before, I don’t particularly have a sweet tooth, as I’d choose a bagel, potato chip, slice of pizza etc any day over chocolate or other sweets, however, those are the loves of the small sweet tooth within me. I have really been enjoying my Creamy Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie for weekends now! My lil’ man, G, loves them as well. Double delight! Honestly, you could throw in some cocoa powder for a chocolate effect, add some spinach for the fiber (I always do), and use any kind of nut butter you’d like! I’m never strict with a recipe so I most certainly don’t expect the same from my readers. In Beijing, it is very difficult to find natural peanut butter, and when you do, it costs oodles of moola. I have taken to buying the “mixed sesame” butter (a variety of what I think is sesame seeds, peanuts, and probably something else), as it is completely natural, delicious, and costs a mere $1.00! Now, you cannot beat that. These are the things in China that I will truly miss… well, a part of some of the things I will miss. I am leaving after 5 long years in 7 weeks and it will be extremely bitter sweet! I am starting to feel the reality now… I digress, back to smoothie speak! I drink them all year long but I know that they’re even bigger hits in the summer time. Bring on the beach, the sun, and the great outdoors. I am beyond ready and am sure you are, too! Enjoy your Creamy Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie in the summer, spring, winter, or fall… at the beach, in the morning, afternoon, or at the mall. Okay, I had to do it. The Dr. Seuss in me insisted. Enjoy it even as a light dinner or dessert. It knows no bounds! Slurp up this deliciously satisfying and healthy Creamy Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie and I promise you, you’ll be on the road to a healthier you!
- 2 bananas
- 3-4 large spoonfuls of peanut butter
- 1/2 a ripe avocado
- 2 cups oats
- Dash of vanilla extract
- 1 can coconut milk
- Coconut water (use your desired amount for thickness/thinness)
- Large handful of spinach (optional but recommended- I always use this)
- Put a splash of coconut water in the bottom of your blender and add the oats
- Top with coconut milk
- Add bananas, peanut butter, avocado, vanilla
- Top with spinach if using
- Add your desired amount of coconut water
- Blend
- *I put this in the refrigerator overnight and blend in the morning for a cold smoothie!
- This yields 3 large glasses.
- Add cocoa powder for a chocolate flavor
- Add spinach or kale for some awesome fiber/vitamins. You won't taste it if you're concerned about this.
- Use any kind of milk (almond, soy - plain, vanilla, chocolate -, cow's milk etc)
- Use any kind of nut butter
G’s Oatmeal Smoothie
- 1/2 - 1 C oatmeal
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1/2-1 cup coconut water (depending on your desired thickness)
- 1 Tbl lemon juice
- 3 Tbl plain greek yogurt (optional)
- Approximately 8-15 strawberries (depending on size of berries)
- Handful of blueberries (I use 1/2 of a small pack)
- Lg handful of spinach
- Put the oats and coconut milk in first
- Add the spinach, then blueberries, strawberries (yogurt too if using), and coconut water
- Top with the lemon juice and blend
- Voila!
- You can make this the night before and blend the following morning. The oats are fully soaked and blend so nicely as well. Will be perfectly chilled!
- This recipe makes 3 almost pint-sized glasses.
It’s Easy Bein’ Green Smoothie
- 1/2 C oats
- 1 C coconut milk
- 7 Strawberries
- 1/4 C raspberries or blueberries (or a combo of the two)
- 3 C spinach or spinach & kale mix
- 1 banana
- pinch matcha powder
- water (depending on your desired level of thickness)
- Put in a blender, add water, and blend until smooth. Done!
- I make this the night before so the oats get nice and soaked. Also, all you have to do is blend in the morning. No fuss!
