Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

Here we go again.  Another smoothie recipe.  I can't help myself, they're just so good.

And quick, and easy, and healthy.

There's been a lot of smoothie goodness coming out of my blender lately, and this chocolate peanut butter banana combo is a keeper.  One of the boys said it tastes like Reese's Puffs cereal.

Which amazes me, because I swear I've only bought that stuff like, twice.  Clearly it made an impression.

I wonder if I'll ever hear anyone say "Mmmm, this tastes just like that healthy whole grain sugar free cereal you always buy."

Doubt it.

But if they ask for more smoothies like this one, because it tastes more like a treat than a healthy meal replacement, I'm good with that.

Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

2 small or 3 medium bananas (I use over-ripe, frozen bananas, they're super sweet!)

1 scoop (1/3 cup) chocolate protein powder*

1/4 cup peanut butter

1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt

1 tbsp hemp seeds

1 1/2 - 2 cups milk of choice

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

*If you don't have chocolate protein powder, use vanilla flavoured protein powder and add 1 tbsp of cocoa powder.

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Banana Mango Pineapple Protein Smoothie

Holy moly, fresh produce is expensive right now.

I'm grateful for all of the frozen fruit in my freezer.  It's been handy for all the smoothie making that's been going on around here.

I usually just toss things into the blender on the fly, and most of the time the end result is great, although I have to admit to a few disasters that I ended up choking back because no one else would drink them.

This banana mango pineapple smoothie was gone in seconds.  It was that good.

Banana Mango Pineapple Protein Smoothie

2 medium size bananas (I use over-ripe, frozen bananas)

1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen

1 cup frozen mango chunks

1 scoop (1/3 cup) vanilla protein powder 

1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt

2 prunes (dried plums)

1 tbsp flax seeds

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 1/2 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. I use a Blentec blender and it mixes things up beautifully. If your blender is less powerful, you may want to process your flax seeds in a spice mill or coffee grinder first.

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Apple Pie Smoothie

I'm on a smoothie kick.  I make them for my kids all the time, as nutritional supplements after their sports, but I rarely have them myself.  That all changed when it was time to put away the capris and break out the full length pants, because I had to LAY DOWN ON MY BED TO ZIP THEM UP.  Ugh.  I refuse to buy new ones, so I'm using my blender for meal replacements until I can wear my clothes and breathe at the same time.

A meal in a blender is so simple, and it's an easy way to get some healthy foods in every day.  Most of the time my smoothies start off the same - banana, yogurt, milk.  Then I top it off with different seeds, fruits or greens.  Last week I made a tasty Green Power Smoothie,  and today I made an Apple Pie Smoothie.  I think this week may end up being all about apples...we brought two bags home from the apple orchard yesterday.

Apple Pie Smoothie

1 frozen sliced banana

2 apples, cored and quartered

½ cup plain yogurt

¼ cup rolled oats

1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice

1 tbsp flax seeds

1 tsp cinnamon

2 pitted dates or prunes, to sweeten, or 2 tsp honey

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  I use a Blentec blender and it mixes things up beautifully.  If your blender is less powerful, you may want to process your oats and flax in a mill or food processor first.

This is a filling smoothie, but you can add a scoop of vanilla protein powder if you want to boost the nutritional value and stay full until your next meal!

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Green Power Smoothie

I really wasn't sure what to call this.  I mean, it's loaded.  Protein, fibre, probiotics, healthy fat, and greens.  It's my version of fuel.

It's not just a smoothie.  It's a power smoothie.

One of the kids suggested Green Vomit Smoothie.

Uh, no.  Based on appearances, maybe.  But appearances can be deceiving.  This smoothie is not only good for you, but it tastes amazing.

It really is a powerhouse.  We've got bananas (vitamins, minerals, fibre), Kefir (more probiotics than yogurt!), oatmeal (fibre, minerals, protein) and prunes (vitamins, more fibre!), spinach (vitamins, anti-oxidants, phyto-nutrients!), flax seeds (omegas! more fibre!), coconut oil (healthy fat!), protein powder (protein, duh).

The best part - it doesn't need any additional sweetening.  The bananas and prunes provide enough natural sweetness.

Healthy and tasty.  Win win.

Green Power Smoothie

2 medium size bananas (I use over-ripe, frozen bananas)

1 scoop (1/3 cup) vanilla protein powder 

1 cup plain Kefir

1/4 cup rolled oats

4 prunes (dried plums)

1 tbsp flax seeds

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 1/2 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)

One large handful fresh baby spinach leaves

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  I use a Blentec blender and it mixes things up beautifully.  If your blender is less powerful, you may want to process your oats and flax in a mill or food processor first, and place the spinach at the bottom of the ingredients where it will blend better with the liquids.

This replaces a meal for me, and it's way better fuel than anything I can pick up at a drive-thru.

Enjoy!

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