In our house, my famous peanut butter/banana/chocolate shake is the go-to snack option most often begged for by my children. I've served them to grandparents and friends with glowing reviews as well. And the best part is they're healthy (although high in calories, if you're watching your consumption).
These shakes are perfect for a snack that stays with the kids. With Daddy's long commute, a lot of times we eat dinner late around here and the kids need something with some staying power. I have also found this smoothie is good for a pre soccer/baseball game boost. Add a scoop of our newest find from Isagenix and you are in nutrition heaven.
Oh, you need a recipe, you say? Okay, to be honest, I just throw the ingredients in a blender, mix it up and taste it. The kids often discuss, "Oh, it's more banana-y today," or "Mom, did you use almond butter today?" The point being, if you have a blender and at least some of these ingredients, you too can be a super cool mom making a shake the kids will beg for. And if you add something different than what I suggest, let me know. Maybe I will try that next time, too!
If you run across some good bananas on sale, grab a bunch of them. If you live in Northwest Indiana, I suggest checking out Evan's Farmers Market at 8201 Taft St in Merrillville. If you stop by often enough you can sometimes score some awesome deals in organic produce. Lately their organic options have been poor but they often have bananas for $.39/lb and I have bought ripe bananas there for $1 a big box. They aren't always organic, but because of the thick skin on bananas I compromise on this particular fruit at times. When I score a deal, I peel, bag and freeze the bananas whole. A frozen banana thrown in a blender along with other smoothie ingredients give a great consistency!
Finally, the very modifiable recipe...
For two servings:
2 frozen bananas
3T cocoa (a bit less or omit completely if you use the shake mix)
2T honey (raw is best)
1/4 c organic peanut butter (or organic almond butter)
1C unsweetened almond milk (or organic milk or water if you use the shake mix)
optional: 1 scoop of Isagenix IsaLean Chocolate Shake
If your bananas were not frozen, add a glass full of ice. Blend, taste and enjoy!
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