Sunday, August 11, 2013

Smooth Operator

Y’all have all heard it said before…breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  As a teacher, you’d think I’d practice what I preach.  Truth be told, breakfast is not my most favorite.  I’m usually lucky if I get to pack a lunch let alone make breakfast.  I’m better with quick…preferably healthy things I can whip up and take with me when I go.  Hence, the Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie.

  A few months ago I was on a big kick to make sure my boys were eating healthier.  My oldest is the PICKIEST human being alive {my fault, hands down.}  I had this genius idea to start making him “green” smoothies, but he didn’t take the bait.  The color didn’t bother him at all…he tried it like a champ.  But it was the taste.  As he said, “Momma…this isn’t my favorite flavor”…and proceeded to pour his smoothie into the sink.  *Sigh*.  He had NO idea what I put inside of it until he read my Writer’s Workshop that I wrote for my kinder babies the next day.  When he walked into my room after school and read my story about tricking him with a spinach smoothie he about died.  Joke was on me…that little stinker won’t take anything in a smoothie form any more.  Fail.  Fine by me…because if I’m being totally honest, I really don’t wanna share this smoothie with ANYONE!

PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA SMOOTHIE

via Chocolate & Carrots

1 banana

1 TBSP. peanut butter {I use Skippy Natural PB}

1/2 cup quick cooking oats

3/4 cups Almond Milk {I use Silk Vanilla Almond Milk}

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This is my go-to breakfast on the daily.  It’s just SO dang good I seriously can’t get enough!  And it keeps me full ‘til lunch!!! 

In a blender, combine banana {I break it into big chunks first}, oats, peanut butter, and almond milk.  Blend until desired consistency.  I like mine a little runny.  Sometimes I add a *little more* milk.  If you’ve got texture issues, this might not be your favorite thing to drink.  It’s a little on the thick side.  And if you don’t blend long enough, you’ll definitely be able to “feel” the oats.  None of that bothers me at all, so this is pretty much the most amazing breakfast ever.  Not to mention…the peanut butter/banana combo is my absolute FAVORITE.  Heaven in a cup.

If you want something a little creamier, add a couple tablespoons of Greek vanilla yogurt.  That just takes it to a whole new level.  For real.  I seriously can’t tell you how much I ADORE this smoothie!!!  I have one after every morning workout and it never gets old!  I’ve even got Mr. Spouse drinking them, too!  And he loves it **almost** as much as I do ;)

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17 comments:

  1. Just bought Silk Almond Vanilla Milk for the 1st time and have been looking for yummy smoothies to make with it. I will try this one later today!

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  2. Currently watching you on House Hunters! :) found your blog by searching the southwestern chopped salad that they showed on the show! :) love you blog!

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  3. I just found you watching House Hunters also ~ thought you guys were going to pick #2, but what a deal you got!!!! I can't wait to go through your blog and check out your yummy recipes. Would you please tell me what type of trike/big wheel that your oldest was riding at the end of the episode...........thanks!

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  4. Cara, just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed your episode on House Hunters. I thought you were very positive even on that third home that you're realtor took you too. ;) I looked for your "food blog" as soon as I could, and I just wanted to let you know that you are a very inspiring woman. I plan on trying some of your food recipes and learning more from you. God bless you!

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  5. Sounds delicious! I'm always looking for good smoothie recipes so I can't wait to try this one :)

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  6. Cara, I could not believe when I went to watch my favorite, House Hunters, I saw you and your precious family! I am a follower of your teaching blog and just signed up to follow this blog as well. I can't wait to try some of your shrimp recipes on my 13 year old daughter - she loves seafood! You are endlessly talented girl!

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  7. I make the same smoothie every morning but I also add ground flax seed. So good!! Love your blog!

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  8. I make a very similar smoothie almost every day - try freezing the banana chunks first and add a little unsweetened cocoa powder. It tasted like a pb chocolate milk shake!

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  9. I am not a peanut butter person, but I have a banana smoothie every morning. I use frozen banana. It makes it thicker like ice cream, and I am an ice cream person. If I could eat ice cream for every meal, I would! Also, I know it makes it green, but I add spinach. Yes, it sounds gross, but you can't taste it. And I've had a full veggie serving without having to sit at the table for 30 minutes crunching away at a salad, which I don't have time for during my lunch break at school. I tried kale, because my sister swears by it, but it felt weird on my teeth. I didn't like it.

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  10. I make this smoothie all the time. I keep sliced bananas frozen to add to my smoothies; helps to make them cold. I also add a shake of cocoa powder to make it chocolatey and a bit of chia seeds and milled flax.

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  11. This was delicious! Your blog inspired me to want to be domestic again. I am a full time teacher and mom and needed this right now. Thanks!

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  12. Can't wait to try this! I've been meaning to try a smoothie with oats and this will be it!

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  13. I used unsweetened almond milk. It was ok. I bet it would be better with chocolate almond milk. Probably wont make it again for a long time. LOTS of calories and carbs. Might work as an on the go breakfast.

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  14. I used unsweetened almond milk. It was ok. I bet it would be better with chocolate almond milk. Probably wont make it again for a long time. LOTS of calories and carbs. Might work as an on the go breakfast.

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  15. I'm a huge fan of the pb & banana smoothie... I do alter your simple recipe some by adding the yogurt, chia seeds, ground flax seeds, spinach and instead of creamy peanut butter I use powder pb (PB2). Tastes great!

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