Almond Butter Smoothie

This smoothie is sweet, creamy and deliciously satisfying.  It’s filled with minerals, antioxidants, protein and healthy fat.  One of my favorite snacks used to be peanut butter.  I would eat peanut butter and jelly, spread it on apples, celery, toast. I just loved the creamy taste of peanut butter.  I guess it was kind of comfort food for me.  Then I learned that peanuts naturally contain high levels of mold on them and are heavily sprayed with fungicide, so I replaced it with raw almond butter.  It took a little getting used to at first because I was used to the highly processed, refined version.  Now after eating the raw almond butter in its natural form  I absolutely love it and I could never go back to the artificial peanut butter.

Almond Butter Smoothie

Almonds are an excellent source of calcium, magnesium and phosphorous essential minerals for strong teeth and bones.  They also contain fiber which keeps things movin in your colon to help prevent constipation and the back up of toxins causing colon cancer.  Just ten almonds contain 2.5 grams of protein so if you’re wondering where you get your protein on a plant-based diet almonds are a good source.

Almond Butter Smoothie

What you start your day off with makes a difference in how you’ll feel during the day and what you crave.  Making a healthy, dairy-free smoothie made up of nothing but fresh, whole ingredients is the best way to start your morning.  It will infuse with you with a quick punch of energy that will get you through your morning feeling light, clear-headed and ready to go! It literally puts a kick in your step. 🙂

Almond Butter Smoothie

This peanut butter smoothie can easily be made into a green smoothie simply by adding a handful of spinach. You won’t even taste it, I promise!  Also if you wanted to make this a chocolate peanut butter smoothie you can always add a tablespoon of carob.  Yum!

Almond Butter Smoothie

Serves 5 cups

Recipe:

2 ripe spotted bananas, peeled

2 frozen bananas

1 1/2 cups almond milk

3 Tbsp raw almond butter

Cinnamon to garnish

Blend above ingredients in a high-speed blender until creamy.  Pour into a large glass and sprinkle cinnamon on top.

 

 

12 Comments

  1. Dani Laube on November 19, 2014 at 10:27 am

    Yummy!!

    • Christine on November 19, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      Thanks dear, it’s such a simple combination but SO yummy!

  2. Vivian on November 19, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    Can’t wait to try this!!

    • Christine on November 19, 2014 at 7:48 pm

      I hope you love it! 🙂

  3. Sara on November 19, 2014 at 11:30 pm

    I’m drooling…will try this for breakfast tomorrow, can’t wait!

    • Christine on November 23, 2014 at 6:48 pm

      Oh wonderful I’m so happy you’re gonna try it! I’d love to hear how you enjoy it!

  4. Lovely on November 24, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    Looks sweet, creamy and delicious as well! I’m eager to taste my own product ! Thanks for the information.

    • Christine on November 25, 2014 at 2:49 pm

      Thank you, hope you LOVE it just as much as I did!

  5. Donna marie on December 1, 2014 at 8:34 am

    This was heavenly!

    • Christine on December 2, 2014 at 9:56 am

      I’m so happy you enjoyed it so much! I love the simplicity of it. Sometimes it’s the simplest recipes that are the most enjoyable!

  6. GIna on April 2, 2015 at 6:32 pm

    Delicioso!!!! Its like a desert! Love this smoothie : ))

    • Christine on April 2, 2015 at 7:13 pm

      Grazie! Isn’t it great to be able to eat what feels like dessert and have no guilt, and be totally nourished by it!Lol. This is a favorite of mine too. 🙂

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