Banana Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie with a Twist Recipe

Banana Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie with a Twist Recipe

Looking for a healthy smoothie meal replacement, a nutritious snack, or a guilt free dessert? Well I have the perfect thing to try. Making fruit smoothies isn't really an art, I tend to just think about what I have in the kitchen and wonder if their flavors will blend well and try it out. Sometimes you end up with a terrible result and other times it's delicious! Here is one that I tried out yesterday and thought it was a good combo of flavors. 

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:

1 frozen banana

1 heaping tablespoon of all-natural peanut butter

1/2 cup of your favorite milk

1/2 teaspoon of local honey (I used Mud-E Acres)

1 splash of vanilla extract

1 handful of fresh spinach

Directions:

In a blender, blend together all ingredients until well combined and smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy! I used a recycled jar so I could put a lid on it and take it for the road!

   Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 300

Protein: 12.3 g  25%

Total Fat: 10.9 g  17%

Potassium: 892 mg  25%

Vitamin C: 61%

Calcium: 23%

Vitamin D: 12%

Vitamin K: 510%

Vitamin A: 165%

Health Tip: For fruit smoothies, superfood spinach adds a bunch of nutrients and provides a high percentage of vitamins and minerals and does not provide flavor. So toss a handful of spinach in any flavor smoothie and enjoy the nutrients without disrupting the great taste you love!

Have a healthy and happy day!

Sincerely,

Ryan

"Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate" - Alan D. Wolfelt