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Peanut Power Smoothie

A creamy and satisfying smoothie that's perfect as part of a quick breakfast
Glasses of creamy smoothies.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: 4 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

¼ cup peanut butter
1 ¾ cups banana (or any other fresh or canned and drained fruit)
¼ cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 ½ cups cold water

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse or scrub fresh fruits under running water before preparing.
  3. Put all ingredients in blender. Blend on low until smooth, and serve.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • To avoid peanuts or peanut butter, try sunflower seeds or sunflower seed butter.

Comments

I didn't have dry milk powder, so I just used regular 1% milk and it tasted great!

I add a few handfuls of fresh spinach to this recipe. It turns the smoothie green, but you can't taste the veggies at all!

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