Peanut Butter Banana Blueberry Protein Smoothie
Peanut butter banana blueberry protein smoothies are a quick, easy, and delicious way to start your day. Give this recipe a run through your blender!
Ridiculously silly jingle, straight from the top of my head:
It’s fast and frozen, and fruitfully delicious. It’s packed with protein….Oh, so yummilicious!
Never let it be said that I don’t know how to act like a 4-year old child. 😉
I scoured through my cupboards and fridge yesterday, aching for something sweet to eat. I was going to take the easy road and plunge into a pint of Haagen Daz Salted Caramel ice cream, but thankfully, Hasome had already devoured the last of that frozen block of thigh fattening substance. Besides, I knew darned well that if I had eaten it, Trainer Joe would have kicked my fat thighs into overdrive. Then end result would be me attempting 100 squats at my workout today.
I couldn’t bear the thought of that much pain, so I had to think outside of the ice cream carton. What cold sweet treat could I make that would be as thick as ice cream, and taste good enough that my inner carboholic would nod in approval?
This peanut butter banana blueberry smoothie is what I came up with!
Mix lower sugar peanut butter with a banana, a few blueberries, vanilla flavored Greek yogurt, protein powder, water, and ice cubes. Churn it all together in a blender and you will have one delicious glass of goodness!
The secret to success when making a thick as concrete smoothie lies in the perfect ratio of liquids to solids. Many people add a variety of milk or juice to a smoothie to thin them out. That’s all well and good if you want to sip a smoothie through a straw. But if you want a thick ice cream substitute, requiring a spoon and not a straw, cut back on liquids.
Sometimes thick it where it’s at, and other times, it’s “thin for the win”. The consistency and end result of this smoothie is completely up to the creator.
The more ice you add, the thicker your peanut butter banana blueberry smoothie will become!
Peanut Butter Banana Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 scoop Whey Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt (I used Dannon Greek Light & Fit)
- 2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter (I used Simply Jif)
- 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 medium frozen banana
- 1/4 cup water
- 2-3 ice cubes
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and pulse to crush the ice. Once ice is crushed, turn blender to high and mix until ingredients are well blended.
- If a thinner consistency is desired, add more water as necessary.
Yummy smoothie Becca. I love this combo. You had me at peanut butter.
Thanks, Kim! Peanut butter is one of those foods that truly makes the world a beautiful place 🙂
Many thanks! It has been great therefore easy to make.
Loving your new design Becca!
Love your new design Becca!!
Thank you SO much, Rebecka…I’m glad you like it! My new logo has received mixed reviews, but I think it’s perfectly me 🙂
This indeed sounds so fruitfully delicious. Trainer Joe must have been so proud. Your workout posts keep me motivated Becca and so do healthy recipes like this.
You are SO sweet, Libby… THANK YOU! <3
Wtg Becca!!
Thank you, Sweetness!! <3
Your blog is beautiful!! And this recipe sounds great. I love your personality girl! 🙂
Thank you so much, my sweet friend!
This makes me miss my blender! I love the addition of peanut butter!
We need to get you a new one, Jamie! My 2-year blogiversary is in November. Maybe THAT should be my giveaway prize! 🙂
ha ha ha ha you make me laugh!!! But yeah!
Love the addition of the blueberries to the peanut butter and banana mixture. Blueberries are so healthy, I’m always looking for new things to do with them.
Thanks! I wasn’t sure if it would taste good at first, but I really wanted to brighten up the color. After all, who likes a brown smoothie? 😉
Turns out, the berries are a great complimenting flavor. If you’re not into blueberries, strawberries would probably taste awesome in it, too.