Peanut Banana Smoothie
- Isabel S.
- May 10, 2018
- 2 min read
This is by far the most filling smoothie I've ever had. It's full of fats and protein to keep you going all morning or give you a boost after a workout. The peanut butter obviously is what makes this so filling but the another thing that helps is oats. I would describe this as a mix between a smoothie bowl and porridge. That might sound weird but I really like the thickness and texture. It's creamy and thick but it's not super smooth. It makes me feel like I'm actually eating rather than just drinking a meal. Another tip that I always like to point out is to add something you to chew to your smoothies. This activates your digestive system and gets all the juices working so your tummy can do its job with less stress. When you suck down a cold smoothie first thing in the morning it hits your sleeping stomach and can really shock your system. Another non-smoothie related tip is to drink warm lemon water or at least room temp water when you wake up, before eating anything else, to ease your system awake.
Anyway, I used to be confused about why someone would make a smoothie bowl rather than just drinking it out of a glass. It seems so much easier to drink it. Then I did some research and found out that it's better for your digestive system. I work in the medical field so the last thing I will tell you is to get on Wed MD because it can really lead you down a scary rabbit hole. No matter how milk your symptoms are you'll end up thinking you have cancer 100% of the time. But, the internet is a great tool. Use it. If you see a food trend or you aren't sure about something you're putting in your body, research it! Teach yourself. Even if you go to the Dr. ask questions and do your own research. Be your own best advocate.
I kind of got on a tangent there didn't I? Bottom line, this smoothie is good. If you have time, make it into a bowl with something to chew to help your digestion. Ask questions about everything.
Ingredients
(1 large serving- can be split in two)
1 large frozen banana
1 TBSP peanut butter
Huge handful of spinach
Small handful of oats
Nut or oat milk (dairy is an option too)
2 large medjool dates
1 TBSP chia seeds
Super seeds (optional)
Collagen (optional)
Coconut water ice cube (Optional for the health benefits- dont use regular ice!!)
Directions
Add everything to the blender and fill up about 1/4 of the way with nut milk (I usually start with less milk than I think I'll need and add more slowly so it will be nice and thick for bowls. If you want to drink it add more milk to make it thinner.)
Drink it up or make it into a bowl and enjoy!
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