This week I am going to share a few of my favorite smoothie recipes. First up, this peanut butter and hazelnut smoothie. I would choose this rich, creamy smoothie over a milkshake any day! If you are a fan of peanut butter, you should definitely try this one.
Needed: 1.5 cups coconut milk (frozen in ice cubes is helpful), 1 tablespoon hazelnut spread, 2 tablespoons PB2, 1 cup greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon Askinosie chocolate nibs, 1/2 frozen banana, chocolate granola for garnish. Optional: 1 teaspoon Truvia.
Directions: In a blender, combine PB2 powder, 1/2 cup greek yogurt, 1/2 frozen banana, 1 cup coconut milk. Blend and add to a large glass. Next, rinse your blender and combine 1 tablespoon hazelnut spread, 1 tablespoon chocolate nibs, 1/2 cup greek yogurt, 1/2 cup coconut milk and 4 large ice cubes. If you like things extra sweet, add the Truvia now. Blend and add to your glass.
Tips: When preparing to make smoothies it's helpful to freeze everything you can. You can freeze the coconut milk, the yogurt etc. for a creamier end result. I like to keep pre-made smoothie packs in my freezer. I just fill the bags with all of the perishable foods (fruit, yogurt etc) then I only have to add a liquid when blending them. This saves a lot of time and reduces waste because you can save your leftover ingredients for another day. I like to make a bunch of smoothie packs in one day and then use them for several months. Just be sure to label everything!
Top with a handful of chocolate granola. It adds a little crunch. Enjoy! xo. Elsie
THIS will be my husband's birthday breakfast!! He loooves smoothies ESPECIALLY any with coconut, peanut butter and bananas. THANK YOU!
Catherine Denton
Posted by: Catherine Denton | January 06, 2013 at 03:24 PM
This looks AMAZING omg. I really like the idea of prepping ahead of time too. I do that with soup, just freeze it in portion sizes.
Posted by: Samantha | January 06, 2013 at 03:28 PM
Great looking recipe, but where can I find the ingredients?
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Posted by: Erin | January 06, 2013 at 03:34 PM
Great post! You girls are awesome!!
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Posted by: Shadow | January 06, 2013 at 03:36 PM
Umm YUM! This looks heavenly. Could you use regular peanut butter? xo, Clare
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Posted by: Clare | January 06, 2013 at 03:37 PM
Love the idea of making smoothie packs! Thank you :) I am gonna try this!
Posted by: Melanie | January 06, 2013 at 03:42 PM
Looks delish! I love peanut butter smoothies :) I'll def have to try this one
Posted by: Charlie Cécile | January 06, 2013 at 03:42 PM
Oh this looks beautiful. I must must must try this- I adore peanut butter. I saw a really good peanut butter + chocolate muffin recipe in today's Guardian today here:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2013/jan/04/nut-butter-baking-recipes-cookies?INTCMP=SRCH
Katie xx
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Posted by: Katie | January 06, 2013 at 03:44 PM
oh my gosh, this sounds so so so so so delicious! I'm a bit of a sucker for hazelnut so I'm pretty much dying to try this! thanks for sharing!!
Lauren
Posted by: Lauren | January 06, 2013 at 03:45 PM
This looks like HEAVEN! so much for a healthy 2013....
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Posted by: issey | January 06, 2013 at 03:48 PM
looks delicioussssss!
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Posted by: I AM TURQUOISE | January 06, 2013 at 03:50 PM
hm its like a mix between a smoothie and a milkshake i would say. it looks terrific!
Posted by: ina | January 06, 2013 at 03:52 PM
This looks amazing!! Will def try making this :)
Thank you for the delightful post
Lulu xx
Posted by: Lulu | January 06, 2013 at 04:02 PM
Yummy!!
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Posted by: CRAVING FOR BARNEYS | January 06, 2013 at 04:04 PM
This looks DELICIOUS! Great pictures. Love the cute little straw too. Aren't all frosty treats better with a straw?
Posted by: Laura | January 06, 2013 at 04:04 PM
Yumm,this looks really,really good!
I most liked your tip about the smoothie packs!This is such a great idea and thing to do!
Sadly I don`t have that much space in my freezer to do this,but it`s a great idea anyway!
xoxo
Posted by: abirdsdailylifetale | January 06, 2013 at 04:04 PM
This looks delicious, I'm going to try it out!
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Posted by: Chianne Hood | January 06, 2013 at 04:21 PM
this looks delicious. thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sarah Kyle | January 06, 2013 at 04:22 PM
I love the idea or smoothie packs in the freezer. I'm making a mental not of that for future smoothie making :)
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Posted by: Sarah | January 06, 2013 at 04:36 PM
YES. That's all I can really say to this.
Posted by: Tyler Anne Snell | January 06, 2013 at 04:39 PM