Smoothie of the Month- PB & B Protein Shake
This month's smoothie is more of a shake than it is a fruity smoothie, but regardless, it's delicious 😋! I've called it a "PB & B Protein Shake" because two of its main ingredients are peanut butter and banana and its got a pretty hefty dose of protein, too (7 grams). Let me briefly walk you through the ingredients of this smoothie.
1. Banana
Banana serves as the sole fruit in this smoothie. It aids in imparting a creamy texture to this shake. Bananas can get a bad rap because they are high in carbs, but they are actually pretty nutritious. The two different kinds of fiber that bananas contain, pectin and resistant starch, bananas may help to improve digestive health. Additionally, bananas are rich in potassium, which is an important mineral for heart health. To learn more about the health benefits of bananas, click here.
2. Peanut Butter
Peanut butter adds creamy richness to this shake. It also adds protein and fat, which make this drink filling. I like using natural peanut butter in this shake as it only contains peanut and perhaps some salt; it contains no added oils or sugars. Feel free to use whatever peanut butter you like!
3. Milk
Like the peanut butter and banana, milk adds creaminess to this shake. It also makes the banana and peanut butter blendable. Milk contains a variety of nutrients, like vitamins and minerals, making it a nutritious drink. For more information on proven health benefits of milk, you might want to look at this article.
And while this shake is filling all on its own, it would be delicious paired with a muffin.
That's all for now. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram! I look forward to posting again on Friday 😊! (Hopefully a lemon dessert 😋!)
PB &B Protein Shake
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 T. natural peanut butter (or desired peanut butter)
- 1 cup milk
- Ice as desired
1. In a blender, blend all the ingredients together until smooth.
2. Enjoy, serving this shake immediately for best taste and texture.
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