Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Chocolate Almond Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie

The following recipe is one of my kids' all-time favorite afternoon snacks. 
Chocolate Almond Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie

Yields 2-3 servings
Ingredients can be found in most grocery stores
Dump the following in a blender. And blend until smooth. Enjoy! Super Yum!

2 Cups chocolate almond milk
2 heaping Tablespoons natural peanut butter (try to avoid anything with ingredients other than peanuts and maybe salt).
1-2 large ripe  bananas

The following are optional additions to kick up the nutritional value of your smoothie
  • 2T flax seed meal - Flax provides cancer fighting lignans, and omega 3 fatty acids for brain health
  • 1 large leaf kale, spine removed - Kale is one of THE most nutrient dense green leafy veggies on the planet! It really boost the nutritional punch of this smoothie and you can hardly taste it, though Kale might make your smoothie a little green, it will taste amazing and your body will thank you for those leafy greens!
  • 1/4 avocado - Avocado will increase the calories and fat content of your smoothie.  However, avocado is high in healthy fats and is considered to be an anti-cancer food. 

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