Description
A creamy and nutritious vanilla peanut butter smoothie perfect for a quick breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 banana (frozen works also)
- 1/2 cup (45g) gluten free oats
- 1 tablespoon (15g) chia seeds
- 1/21/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) alcohol-free vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
- 3 tablespoon (48g) peanut butter
- 1/2–3/4 cup (120-180ml) almond milk (depending on thickness preference)
- 1/21/2 teaspoon (1g) cinnamon
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients Smoothly: Start by adding the almond milk, peanut butter, and alcohol-free vanilla extract into a high-speed blender. Ensure everything is combined thoroughly for a silky texture. Avoid overfilling the blender, as it may overflow.
- Add Frozen Bananas: Next, toss in the frozen banana slices, providing a creamy feel to your smoothie. Blend until the ingredients combine, but do not use too many bananas as it can result in a consistency that is too thick to pour.
- Blend and Taste: Hit the blend button and watch it blend together into a beautiful light brown mixture. When you smell the delicious aroma of peanut butter and vanilla, it is time to stop blending. If the mixture is not sweet enough, feel free to add a drizzle of honey to taste.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie feels too thick, add a splash of almond milk or water to achieve a pourable consistency, not a brick! Taste as you go to find your ideal texture. If it is still chunky, blend a bit longer until it reaches the desired creaminess.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy the delightful aroma. If desired, top it off with some banana slices or a sprinkle of crushed peanuts. This smoothie is best enjoyed fresh, so it is not recommended to refrigerate any leftovers.
Notes
- This recipe makes one smoothie, so no storage is required.
- If the smoothie is too thick, adding an extra 1/4 cup of almond milk or water can help achieve a more blendable consistency.
- If the sweetness is not quite right, a1/2 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup can enhance the flavor without overpowering it.
- If you are having trouble blending smoothly, consider adjusting the ingredient order by adding liquids first, followed by solids.
- For a cooler smoothie, chill your ingredients in advance.
- If you prefer a thicker texture, start with 1/2 cup of almond milk and gradually add more until you reach your desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 629
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 374mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: Not specified