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
Yummy this looks really good!
Posted by: Eat.Style.Play | January 06, 2013 at 04:40 PM
Looks crazy good, I wonder if I can find all ingredients here in Sweden..?!
Posted by: tinajo | January 06, 2013 at 04:52 PM
That looks delicious. Thanks for sharing, Elsie!
Posted by: Brittany | January 06, 2013 at 05:01 PM
That looks like pure bliss in a tall glass! I might need to fix me one before the end of the day...
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Posted by: Margherita | January 06, 2013 at 05:05 PM
mmmmm looks delicious. awesome idea.
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Posted by: Sharon | January 06, 2013 at 05:09 PM
holy YUM! and totally vegan doable too! I love it Elsie! Thanks so much for sharing I look forward to more yums
xoRachel
Posted by: Rachel | January 06, 2013 at 05:14 PM
oh my, as a peanut butter lover I simply have to try this. Can't wait!
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Posted by: Lara | January 06, 2013 at 05:16 PM
that DOES look delicious!
i've always wondered where you get all your jars from? those which you use for drinks and stuff? :)
Posted by: frida | January 06, 2013 at 05:21 PM
Yeah...this is happening :)
Posted by: Bohemian Kate | January 06, 2013 at 05:22 PM
Lol. Love that you posted heaps of healthy recepies and then BAM chocolate, peanut butter unhealthy deliciousness. You guys are definitely my kind of people!
Blair x
Posted by: Blair | January 06, 2013 at 05:23 PM
yumm! this looks soooo good! so glad I stumbled upon your blog! new follower!
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Posted by: Saralyn | January 06, 2013 at 06:04 PM
OH MY GOD! YUMMMMM!
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Posted by: Petite and Hungry | January 06, 2013 at 06:08 PM
Looks delicious! I was wondering what I could substitute for the Greek Yogurt? I'm allergic to dairy so that isn't one I can do.
Posted by: Becca C. | January 06, 2013 at 06:11 PM
Do you know what you have done?! I will never be able to drink anything else again, this looks so good! the hazelnut spread won my heart.
Posted by: Angela @ the fairy bread chronicles | January 06, 2013 at 06:16 PM
I ordered a bunch of Askinosie goodies for Christmas stocking stuffers (after I saw you profile them), and man oh man is that Hazelnut spread a DREAM. I like it on graham crackers, but I'm anxious to try this now :)
Also, turns out they sell Askinosie at Whole Foods now here in Austin - I was shocked to see it there!
Posted by: candace | January 06, 2013 at 06:34 PM
What is PB2? Is this powdered peanut butter...? Confused. >_<
Posted by: S. Mannila | January 06, 2013 at 06:52 PM
Where can I purchase the fabulous straws???!!! :o)
Posted by: Lindsey Baker | January 06, 2013 at 07:10 PM
Oh wow this looks amazing! However i am even more amazed that you can get POWDERED peanut butter! Thats not a thing in Australia, but i love the idea of it.
Do you think this would still work if you used regular peanut butter? And if so, how much would you use?
Thanks for your tip on freezing the ingredients ahead of time - i try to have a smoothie for breakfast most work days, and prepping them ahead of time is a great idea.
Posted by: Rachel | January 06, 2013 at 07:15 PM
YUM. Will be looking forward to more recipes this week! We try to have a smoothie almost everyday. I'd love to see a post on how you make those smoothie packs. Trying to visualize...
Posted by: Sara C | January 06, 2013 at 07:34 PM
holy crap, this looks delicious! I've never tried the chocolate pb2, but I've tried the original and I was a fan. I think the chocolate nibs would be the perfect touch - I'd eat them by the handful.
M.
Posted by: Monica | January 06, 2013 at 07:42 PM