I love this Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie! It combines two of the best flavors ever into a delicious treat! Peanut butter and bananas were made to go together. The creamy sweetness of the frozen banana pairs so well with the rich, salty peanut butter. It’s just what you need to jump-start your day!

Considering I have a ridiculous amount of smoothie recipes on my blog at this point, it’s a little crazy that I don’t already have a peanut butter banana smoothie recipe. I make a version of this smoothie ALL of the time, so I figured that I would document my go-to recipe for you.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Quick and easy to make: You’ll be sipping on this in minutes! Simply blend the 4 ingredients (bananas, milk, yogurt and peanut butter). Great for crazy mornings when you are running out the door or for a quick snack!
• Nutrient-rich: This recipe is made with simple ingredients that provide you with a variety of nutrients. Each serving offers almost 10 grams of protein and healthy fats to keep you full for hours.
• Tastes like dessert for breakfast: Even though this is good-for-you recipe, it tastes just like creamy ice cream. Ice cream for breakfast on the reg is the kind of life that I want to live!

Ingredients needed

The ingredients needed for this peanut butter banana smoothie are super simple! Keep frozen bananas on hand, so you can mix this up super quick before heading out the door.

• Banana: I always keep frozen bananas in my freezer for just this occasion. AND frozen is definitely best in this recipe, as it results in a much creamier smoothie!
• Milk: I’ve been on a big oat milk kick lately but really any kind works here. Although, it won’t be quite as rich, you could also swap the milk for water, if desired.
• Yogurt: I like to use a plain, unflavored and unsweetened dairy-free yogurt (Forager Project is my favorite for smoothies) but again, really anything works well here.
• Peanut butter: MOST often, I use a simple runny peanut butter when making this banana smoothie. However, you could also leave out the natural peanut butter and instead use peanut butter powder. It’ll still have the delicious peanut butter taste but with less fat and calories, if that’s something you’re worried about).
  You could also sub the peanut butter for almond butter or another seed, cashew butter, or nut butter that you like!

Variations and substitutions

As with most of my smoothies, I tried to make this one flexible. This recipe is very easy to customize – the kinds of yogurt and the milk that you use are completely up to you. Whatever works best for your diet.

Here are some good ideas for substitutions and add-ins:

• Yogurt options: To give this smoothie extra protein, mix in plain Greek yogurt. You can also use flavored yogurts, if you’d like. Vanilla or a banana flavored yogurt would be delicious!
• Milk options: For extra protein, use cow’s milk. To keep this smoothie dairy free, use almond milk, oat milk or cashew milk.
• Make it sweeter: Add a small amount of honey, maple syrup, stevia or agave if you’d like this smoothie to taste sweeter. Another option is to blend in a pitted date.
• For more nutrients: Feel free to blend in some chia seeds, hemp seeds or ground flax seeds for extra nutrients and fiber. Spinach or kale are also GREAT options for adding greens- I usually put in a large handful of raw spinach to mine.
• For more protein: You can also add in protein powder for more protein. Silken tofu is also a GREAT way to get extra protein in your smoothies!
• Add frozen cauliflower: If you’ve never tried adding frozen cauliflower to your smoothie, it’s a fabulous way to squeeze in some extra nutrients without even knowing it’s there. It works particularly great when making this smoothie for small children (who will TOTALLY know if you try and put kale in there….don’t even try that, mmkay!).
• Make it chocolatey: you could add in a couple teaspoons of cocoa powder to give it a chocolate flavor!

How to make this smoothie

As far as smoothie making goes, this peanut butter banana smoothie is pretty par for the course. Add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until creamy and smooth! Sometimes I need to add a little extra milk or water to get the blender going and make the smoothie a bit thinner.

Simple. Delicious!

I could have this for breakfast every single day.

Helpful tips

Super creamy and tastes just like a milkshake, this is sure to become a staple in your breakfast rotation, or snack rotation! Here are some tips, so it’s perfect every time you make it!

• Best way to prep bananas: Overripe bananas will be best because they’re sweeter! Peel the bananas and cut them in half or several chunks, and place them in a freezer bag. Release as much air as possible out of the bag. They will keep for at least 3 months, probably a bit longer. Then just use the frozen sliced banana straight from the freezer as needed!
• Using an unfrozen banana: Even though a frozen banana is best, if you don’t have one, just throw a few ice cubes in to give it a cold and creamy texture.
• Use a high-powered blender: You can really use any blender that you have, but to blend the frozen banana, so it’s super creamy and smooth, it’s best to use a high-powered blender like a Blendtec, Vitamix, or Ninja to fully break down all of the ingredients.
• Adjust the consistency: Use more or less milk to make this thinner or thicker.

Frequently asked questions

More smoothie recipes you might like:

• Healthy Smoothie Recipe Roundup
• PERFECT Green Smoothie Formula
• Cinnamon Roll Smoothie
• Strawberry Banana Green Smoothie
• Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie
• Homemade Acai Bowl
• Blueberry Banana Smoothie
• Mango Smoothie
• Strawberry Banana Smoothie
• Mixed Berry Beet Smoothie
• Tropical Berry Smoothie Bowl

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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Creamy and delicious Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is made with 4 simple ingredients for a cold, refreshing, filling breakfast or snack! It has the perfect amount of natural sweetness from the banana and tastes just like ice cream. Enjoy as is or add your fav mix-ins!

Course smoothie

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 large or 2 small

Calories 540kcal

Author Brita Britnell

Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana*
• ½ cup of milk any kind you desire
• ½ cup of yogurt you could leave this out if desired or swap it for an equal amount of frozen cauliflower
• 3 tablespoons of peanut butter can also swap out for 2 tablespoons of peanut butter powder

Instructions

• Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smoothie. If needed, add a little more liquid (even just water works okay) to get the blender going a bit more.
  1 frozen banana*, ½ cup of milk, ½ cup of yogurt, 3 tablespoons of peanut butter
• ENJOY!

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Notes

*your banana doesn’t *have* to be frozen but the smoothie won’t be as thick and creamy. It WILL still be very tasty with a non-frozen banana though!

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 1066mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 1mg

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Hopefully you know by now that I LOVE a good smoothie recipe. I have SO many good ones here on my blog so I wanted to round them all up (as well as some great smoothie recipes from other bloggers) in one place for you. I split this list up into 3 common smoothie categories: healthy smoothies, green smoothies, and smoothie bowls.

There’s something here for everyone and I’m sure that you’ll find more than one new smoothie to love :)

I love creating new smoothie flavor combos so please let me know if you ever have a suggestions or recipe recommendation! I’m also always experimenting on Instagram so follow along there for even more recipes!

The Best Blender for Smoothies

You do NOT need a fancy schmancy blender to make a good smoothie! I used something similar to THIS blender for years before finally upgrading to my Vitamix. I believe that the best blender for smoothies is the one that you have.

All of that being said, if you find yourself making a lot of smoothies and using your blender on a regular basis then I definitely recommend an upgrade. I have used THIS Vitamix for the past 6 years and absolutely love it. I anticipate it lasting me for a very long time which makes the investment totally worth it!

Here are my blender recommendations from amazon based on your budget:

Budget Blenders:

• Oster 16 speed Blender
• Kitchenaid 5 speed
• Ninja Personal Blender

Mid Range Blenders:

• SharkNinja
• Breville Blender
• Blendtec Classic Original

High end Blenders:

• Vitamix Professional Grade
• Blendtec Classic Blender
• Vitamix Ascent Series

I also have a single serve blender similar to THIS one and LOVE it. I use it often when I don’t want to dirty my big Vitamix. I find it especially helpful when I’m blending small quantities for sauces and small smoothies.

How to Make a Smoothie

I’m a BIG fan of smoothie recipes that are EASY and simple. To me, half the point of a smoothie is to have a delicious and nutritious meal/ snack that can be made in 5 minutes TOPS.

So making a healthy smoothie is easy around here. Step 1: gather your ingredients. Step 2: add those ingredients to your blender. Step 3: BLEND until creamy, adding a little extra liquid if needed to get your blender going. Step 4: Pour and ENJOY!

It’s absolutely that easy to make a smoothie which is why I LOVE having them on a daily basis.

If you’re brand new to smoothies: I suggest following a few recipes first. Once you’ve made a good handful of them, you can start really experimenting with new flavor combos and ratios of ingredients. Have fun with it!

Looking to add more greens to your smoothies?? Try freezing the greens (especially if they’re on the verge of going bad!) using THIS TUTORIAL!

Healthy Smoothies

1. Strawberry Banana Smoothie
2. Raspberry Ginger Smoothie
3. Blueberry Smoothie
4. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

5. Golden Milk Mango Smoothie
6. Cinnamon Roll Smoothie
7. Acai Smoothie
8. Immune Boosting Smoothie
9. Carrot Cake Smoothie
10. Kombucha  Blueberry Smoothie

11. Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie
12. Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
13. Cherry Smoothie
14. Mixed Berry Beet Smoothie

Smoothie Bowl Recipes

1. Tropical Berry Smoothie Bowl
2. Detox Green Smoothie Bowl
3. Mocha Banana Protein Smoothie Bowl
4. Peach Pie Smoothie Bowl
5. Wild Maqui Berry Smoothie Bowl
6. Chocolate Smoothie Bowl

Green Smoothie Recipes

1. Classic Green Smoothie
2. Strawberry Banana Green Smoothie
3. Meal Replacement Blueberry Green Smoothie
4. Mocha Green Smoothie
5. Pumpkin Spice Green Smoothie
6. Spinach Avocado Smoothie
7. Green Blueberry Smoothie

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Simple Smoothie Formula

This is a basic recipe for a healthy strawberry banana smoothie!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 1 large smoothie

Calories

Author Brita Britnell

Ingredients

• 1/2-1 cup of strawberries I prefer frozen but fresh work*
• 1 frozen banana*
• ½ cup of yogurt any kind will work well!
• ½ cup liquid of choice I love almond milk in this!
• 2-3 tablespoons peanut butter other nut or seed butters will also work here!

Instructions

• Add all of the ingredients in your blender and blend until creamy and smooth.
• Add additional liquid if needed to get the blender going.
• ENJOY!

Notes

*Most other kinds of fruit will work here!

*You can swap the banana for cauliflower if you’re looking for a lighter smoothie

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Why you’ll love this recipe

• Includes your favorite fall flavors! Creamy pumpkin puree and warming pumpkin pie spice come together to make one incredible fall shake!
• Packed with protein. Get a protein fix with a scoop protein powder! You can use any favorite brand of protein, make it plant-based for a vegan-friendly option!
• Quick & easy. All you need is a blender and you can whip this up in 5 minutes, with only a handful of ingredients needed.

Variations

Because there are plenty of simple ingredients in this pumpkin protein smoothie recipe, it’s easy to customize with your fav add-ins or swaps! Here’s some options:

• Swap your produce. If you don’t have any pumpkin, you could use roasted butternut squash or sweet potato instead!
• Add in extras. For a boost of nutrients, feel free to add a tablespoon of flaxseed meal, chia seeds or hemp seeds.
• Make it vegan. Use your favorite dairy free milk, plant-based protein and agave or maple syrup to keep this smoothie vegan-friendly!

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Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie

You’re going to fall in love with this healthy Pumpkin Smoothie that tastes just like a slice of pumpkin pie! It’s quick and easy to make with pumpkin puree, cauliflower, milk, protein powder, nut butter, and pumpkin pie spice. And blends up rich, creamy, and packed with flavor! Enjoy it as a breakfast, mid-day snack, or dessert.

Course smoothie

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 minute minute

Total Time 6 minutes minutes

Servings 1 large smoothie

Calories

Author Brita Britnell

Ingredients

• 1 cup of frozen pumpkin puree I freeze it in ice cube trays the night before
• ½ cup of frozen cauliflower florets
• 1 cup milk of choice
• 2 tablespoons of liquid sweetener agave, maple syrup, honey, etc
• 1 tablespoon of nut butter I love almond butter in this!
• 1 scoop of protein powder
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon

Instructions

• Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Add more liquid, a couple tablespoons at a time, as needed to get the blender going.
• Top with some pepitas or granola and ENJOY!

Notes

Make ahead: Once blended either add it to a mason jar with a lid, an ice cube tray, or freezer safe baggie. When you’re ready to drink it, add your frozen smoothie back to your blender with a little additional milk, blend, and enjoy. You may need to thaw it out a bit before blending.

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Ingredients needed

Packed with a good amount of antioxidants and so delicious, this blue spirulina smoothie is my new go-to. And the recipe is easy to customize – feel free to add or swap in your favorite ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:

• Banana. A good ripe banana makes all the difference in this smoothie. Freeze the bananas when they’re extra ripe and use only when completely frozen. Bananas truly thicken up healthy smoothies like nothing else.
• Yogurt. Any yogurt works great! And you can easily add more protein by using Greek yogurt or keep this recipe vegan and dairy free by using a plant-based yogurt.
• Mango. Mangoes are one of my favorite fruits and they add such great fruitiness to this drink! You can absolutely use a different variety of frozen fruit, though. 
• English cucumber. Adds refreshing flavor and a boost of nutrients.
• Liquid. I like to use plant-based milk in my smoothies, but even water will work fine.
• Blue spirulina powder. Just 1 to 2 teaspoons of blue spirulina powder will give this shake extra nutrients and a beautiful shade of blue.
• Medjool date. To get a great natural sweetness in this smoothie, throw in one medjool date. The date will blend up nicely and add nutrients and sweetness to the smoothie.
• Greens. Feel free to add about 1 cup greens, like spinach or kale. This will add lots of nutrients without changing the taste, however it will darken the smoothie.

Smoothie variations

Feel free to make this blue spirulina smoothie your own! Here are a few different mix-in ideas:

• Liquid. Switch up the liquid with apple juice or coconut water!
• Add greens. If you’re looking to get more greens in your diet, try adding a handful or two of baby spinach or kale leaves. It will turn the smoothie a different color, but you won’t be able to taste the greens.
• Different fruit. Feel free to sub the mango for strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, pineapple, peaches or any other favorite. Just be sure to use frozen fruit for best results.
• Add an extra boost of nutrition. Sometimes I like to add in a serving of protein powder, flax seed, chia seeds, hemp seeds or oats.

Frequently asked questions

What is blue spirulina?

Spirulina is seaweed and can be consumed by humans and animals. It’s a nutrient dense superfood that’s thought to be one of the oldest forms of life on the Earth. It’s high in protein and antioxidants and also contains some magnesium.

Blue spirulina is derived from green spirulina and is thus less nutritiously dense. It is made of pure phycocyanin that is left over after the spirulina has been processed to remove heavy metals.

What are blue spirulina benefits?

The benefits of blue spirulina are still being studied, but it is packed with nutrients and has many benefits to your health. Many people use green and blue spirulina as a way to boost their immune system when sick or even simply to help prevent illness. 

There are 4 grams of protein in each tablespoon of spirulina.

What does blue spirulina taste like?

You don’t want to eat blue spirulina on its own, but it is more palatable and a bit less sea-weedy than regular green spirulina. In addition, since the spirulina powder is being added into the smoothie in small doses, you’ll probably hardly notice it at all. 

Where can I buy blue spirulina?

Blue spirulina powder can be found at most natural health food stores or organic grocery stores or can be found easily online on Amazon or other online health retailers. 

What can I use instead of banana?

If you can’t eat bananas or just don’t enjoy them, use 1 cup of frozen cauliflower instead. Frozen cauliflower is a great thickening agent in smoothies and will give you extra veggies. You can’t taste it at all! 

Can I add ice to this smoothie recipe?

Using frozen fruit is best as it helps keeps the smoothie cold and thick. Sometimes ice doesn’t blend as well and can detract from the fruit flavor, so it’s best to skip it unless absolutely necessary. 

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Blue Spirulina Smoothie

This gorgeous Blue Spirulina Smoothie is packed with good-for-you ingredients that are loaded with antioxidants. Frozen fruit, yogurt, cucumber, liquid and blue spirulina powder are blended together to create a delicious, refreshing smoothie you’ll be making on repeat!

Course smoothie

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 smoothie

Calories 383kcal

Author Brita Britnell

Ingredients

• 1 banana or 1 cup of frozen cauliflower
• ½ cup yogurt of choice
• ½ cup mango or other frozen fruit
• ¼-½ english cucumber
• 1 cup liquid
• 1-2 teaspoons blue spirulina powder
• Optional cup of greens will darken the color of the smoothie if you care at all :)
• Optional for added sweetness: 1 medjool date

Instructions

• Add all of the ingredients to a high powered blender and blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until the smoothie is fully liquified and no chunks remain.
• Serve and ENJOY!

Notes

Spirulina powder – If you’ve never tried spirulina in a smoothie, I suggest starting with 1 teaspoon, taste, and then add an additional ½-1 tsp of powder depending on how you like the taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 1218mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1446IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 438mg | Iron: 2mg

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Smoothies are a quick and delicious way to get a lot of nutrients into your diet. I’ve shared a variety of smoothie recipes in the past, but this is the one I come back to time and time again. Having a smoothie almost every day has become part of my routine. I LOVE this spirulina smoothie for a healthy breakfast or snack because it’s convenient, healthy, super quick to whip up and you can take it with you on the go. 

Whether you’re trying to get more veggies in, eat healthier or just want a refreshing smoothie for breakfast or snack, this recipe is for you! And if you want to learn more about spirulina and its health benefits, scroll down to the frequently asked questions for more info. 

Ingredients needed

Filled with a healthy dose of antioxidants, packed with protein and so delicious, this spirulina smoothie is my new favorite. And the recipe is really quite versatile – feel free to add or swap in your favorite ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:

• Banana. You’ll need one ripe frozen banana for this shake recipe. I love using bananas in my shakes and smoothies because they are a natural sweetener and they will make your smoothie super creamy and thick. Be sure to peel your banana BEFORE freezing it.
• Yogurt. Any yogurt works great! And you can easily add more protein by using Greek yogurt or keep this recipe vegan by using a plant-based yogurt.
• Frozen fruit. Using frozen fruit is best as it helps keeps the smoothie cold and thick. Sometimes ice doesn’t blend as well, so it’s best to skip unless absolutely necessary. Mango is my favorite in this smoothie!
• English cucumber. Adds refreshing flavor and a boost of nutrients.
• Liquid. I typically use oat milk in my smoothies, but anything goes, even water works.
• Spirulina powder. Just 1 teaspoon of spirulina goes a long way! It adds nutrients and a beautiful shade of green to this smoothie.
• Sweetener. If this smoothie doesn’t taste sweet enough for your liking, you can add a 1/2 to 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 1 pitted Medjool date.
• Kale. Adds lots of nutrients without changing the taste of the smoothie. Use any greens you like.

How to make this recipe

This smoothie recipe couldn’t be easier! Simply add all of the ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Smoothies tend to blend the best if you add the liquid and spirulina powder first, then the kale (or other greens), and last the frozen fruit and other mix-ins.

Once the shake is blended and in your glass, feel free to add some fun toppings, like chia seeds, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or fresh berries.

Tips for the best smoothie

Smoothies are really simple and straightforward to make, but here are several tips for a perfect drink every single time!

• Use a high-powered blender. The easiest way to make a super creamy, well blended smoothie or shake is by using a powerful blender! 
• Frozen fruit is a must! If you use fresh fruit, it will make your shake thin and watery. Using frozen fruit, will result in a super cold, thick and creamy smoothie. 
• Spirulina powder. If you’ve never tried spirulina in a smoothie, I suggest starting with 1 teaspoon, taste, and then add an additional ½-1 tsp of powder depending on how you like the taste.
• Blend. You want your smoothie to be nice and smooth, just like a milkshake! Start the blender on low speed and gradually raise the speed to blend well. Also, feel free to add a bit more liquid to get the ingredients moving, if needed. Last, before transferring the smoothie to a glass, give it a quick stir to make sure it’s fully blended. If there are still a few chunks remaining, blend again.

Customize this recipe

Experiment with different ingredients to make this spirulina smoothie your own! Here are some suggestions:

• Liquid. Any liquid works! I love oat milk in this but any milk or even just water would work well. 
• Fruit. Use whatever frozen fruit you happen to have in your freezer. We enjoy pineapple, peaches, mango or even an all-banana smoothie.
• Greens. I typically use kale in this smoothie, but spinach, Swiss chard, arugula, or beet greens are all great additions. 
• Seeds. Ground flaxseeds, chia seeds and/or hemp seeds are a great source of healthy fats, fiber and minerals. I suggest up to 1 tablespoon of any of these or a combination.
• Other mix-ins. Try adding any favorite ingredient for flavor and a boost in nutrients – peanut butter, almond butter, avocado, protein powder, collagen, cinnamon, vanilla extract and the list goes on.

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Spirulina Smoothie

Get your greens in with this refreshing Spirulina Smoothie made with frozen fruit, yogurt, cucumber, kale and spirulina powder. This delicious smoothie recipe is packed with antioxidants, protein and fiber for a healthy and filling breakfast or snack you’ll love!

Course smoothie

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 smoothie

Calories

Author Brita Britnell

Ingredients

• 1 banana or 1 cup of frozen cauliflower
• ½ cup of yogurt of choice
• ½ cup of mango or other frozen fruit
• ¼-½ of an English cucumber
• 1 cup of liquid I love oat milk in this, but any milk or even just water would work well.
• 1-2 teaspoons of spirulina powder*
• Optional for added sweetness: 1 medjool date or ½-1 tablespoon of maple syrup
• 1 cup of chopped kale or other greens

Instructions

• Add all of the ingredients to a high powered blender and blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until the smoothie is fully liquified and no chunks of the kale remain.
• Serve and ENJOY!

Notes

Spirulina powder – If you’ve never tried spirulina in a smoothie, I suggest starting with 1 teaspoon, taste, and then add an additional ½-1 tsp of powder depending on how you like the taste.

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For the longest time, I’ve gone to a local smoothie place whenever I wanted to treat myself to a nutrient packed Acai bowl. They’re SO delicious and refreshing (especially on a warmer summer day) but they’re also PRICEY! The medium sized acai bowl that I usually get is $10 and a dollar if you want any of the extra add-ons (which I typically do). That’s a lot for smoothie bowl.

It used to be that finding frozen acai packets at the store was difficult and fairly expensive. However, lately I have found frozen acai packets and most of my usual grocery stores for a pretty reasonable price. SO I figured it was time to make my own Acai Bowls at home.

I’ve been on a HUGE smoothie kick lately (see HERE for my recent roundup of all of my favorite smoothie recipes!)

HELLO BEAUTIFUL:

FIRST UP, let’s discuss how to pronounce “acai”: the proper (or at least most common) way to say Acai is AH-SIGH-EE. I pronounced this wrong for longer than I want to admit :)

Acai Packets vs. Acai Powder:

In the past, I used acai powder but really don’t like it as much as the frozen acai packets. The powder just has a rather bitter taste and I don’t prefer it. Luckily, I’ve been seeing the frozen packets a lot lately at some of the stores that I frequent the most including Trader Joe’s and Publix. The frozen packets also result in a much thicker and creamier smoothie which I prefer.

If using the powder, follow the instructions on the packet for making 1 smoothie serving. They’re all a little different.

I use one packet per smoothie in this recipe but I’ve seen others that call for just half of a packet if you want to make them go slower OR if you prefer a slightly lighter acai flavor.

Acai Bowl Ingredients:

The ingredients for this smoothie are simple and easy customizable:

• 1 frozen Acai packet, roughly 100g- these are typically found in the frozen section by the frozen fruit. They’re easier to find these days and carried at most major grocery stores including most Trader Joe’s and Target.
• ½ cup of liquid- I like almond milk or oat milk here but any milk or even simply water would also work
• 1 cup of berries- I typically use strawberries or a mixed berry blend. But again, really anything works well. I’ve tried this with so many different berry combos (including cherries) and it always turns out delicious
• ½ frozen banana– OR ¼ cup of cauliflower florets* Between the acai and the berries, this smoothie already has a lot of fruit. So, I often like to use cauliflower to lower the calories and sugar of this smoothie. I promise, the smoothie still turns out smooth and delicious.
• 1 tablespoon of maple syrup– I love the added bit of sweetness but you can definitely leave this out if the sweetness from all of the fruit is enough for you. You can also swap it for agave or honey if you wish.

How to make this Acai Bowl Recipe:

As most smoothie recipes go, this is a “dump everything in the blend and BLEND” kinda thing. Easy and DONE!

You might need to add in a little bit of extra liquid to get the blender going and the acai block completely blended. I try and refrain from adding too much since we want this extra thick and creamy.

See how to make the Acai Bowl here:

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Homemade Acai Bowl

This easy to make Homemade Acai Bowl Recipe has just a few good-for-you ingredients and makes for an easy and healthy breakfast!

Course smoothie

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 large smoothie bowl

Calories 686kcal

Author Brita Britnell

Ingredients

• 1 Acai packet roughly 100g (I’ve found these a Trader Joe’s, Target, and my local Publix store)
• ½ cup of liquid I like almond milk here but any milk or water would also work
• 1 cup berries I typically use strawberries or a mixed berry blend
• ½ frozen banana OR ¼ cup of cauliflower florets*
• 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
• optional toppings: 1 tablespoon of shredded coconut fresh berries, fresh kiwi, cacao nibs, chia seeds, hemp hearts, etc.

Instructions

• Add all of the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until creamy and smooth. If needed, add a little additional liquid to get the blender going but remember that you want this to be rather thick.
• Pour into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings such as additional fruit, coconut flakes, cacao nibs, and chia seeds. ENJOY!

Notes

*This smoothie can be a lot of fruit for some people OR they may not be able to have bananas. If this is the case, frozen cauliflower is a great option to provide nutrients and creaminess in place of the banana.

Nutrition

Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 39g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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We are huge fans of cold drinks over here — smoothies, milkshakes, an açaí bowl — you name it. In fact, I *often* make this peanut butter banana smoothie for breakfast.

As summer approaches, I crave cold drinks and ice cream even more! So, I started experimenting with making milkshakes – kind of like a smoothie for dessert.

Not only did this milkshake made with bananas turn out absolutely delicious, it took less than 5 minutes to whip one up in the blender. Talk about an easy dessert! Simply dump all the ingredients in, put on the lid, and let the blender do all the hard work. No mixing bowls to clean, no need to turn the oven on… just a frosty, delicious, and completely crave-able treat to enjoy!

I happen to love mine with bananas BUT you could certainly swap out the bananas for vegan ice cream if you wish :)

Vegan Milkshake Ingredients:

You’ll need bananas and milk for the base ingredients in this milkshake. Then, have fun customizing your shake with whatever flavor you’re craving. I’m giving suggestions for a vanilla, chocolate, mint chocolate chip or turtle milkshake.

• Bananas. We’re using 2 chopped frozen bananas to make this milkshake thick and creamy. Not a fan of bananas? Use 1 cup vegan ice cream instead.
• Milk. I typically use oat or soy milk in my shakes and smoothies, but feel free to use any plant-based milk you like.
• Vanilla. For a delicious vanilla-flavored milkshake, add in vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.
• Chocolate. In the mood for chocolate? Add cocoa powder or use a chocolate-flavored milk.
• Mint chocolate chip. So refreshing! Add mint extract and mint chocolate chips for an amazing mint chocolate chip milkshake.
• Turtle. The combination of caramel sauce, chocolate chips and toasted pecans will give you the most wonderful turtle milkshake.

Which flavor will you try first?

How to Make a Vegan Milkshake:

Shakes are extremely quick and easy to make, and this one is no exception. It’s important to use frozen banana (or ice cream) to get that perfectly thick, creamy texture. Combine all of the ingredients you’re using in a blender and blend until smooth. Top with any favorite toppings and enjoy!

Tips For the Best Vegan Milkshake:

• Before you make the milkshake, have all of your toppings out and ready-to-go. Once blended, milkshakes start to melt quickly.
• For a thicker milkshake, start with less milk, and for a thinner milkshake, add extra milk.
• Try serving your milkshake in a glass that has been chilled in the freezer. This will help to keep the milkshake super cold!
• This vegan milkshake recipe makes one serving, but can easily be adjusted to make two, or more servings, whatever you desire.

Milkshake Toppings:

This milkshake is actually really delicious without any toppings at all! However, if you want to go all out, here are some fun milkshake topping ideas:

• Vegan whipped cream (there are some great coconut whipped creams on the market right now!).
• Cookies, cookie crumbs, brownie crumbles
• Sauces – chocolate, caramel, strawberry, peanut butter
• Nuts – peanuts, slivered almonds, or crushed pecans
• Fruit – maraschino cherries, sliced strawberries, blueberries, banana slices
• Candies – sprinkles, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, Reeses’s Pieces

Vegan Milkshake FAQs:

Can you make a milkshake without a blender?

If you don’t happen to have a blender available, you can mix all of the ingredients in a food processor, just as you would in a blender. Another option is to use vegan ice cream instead of bananas and mix by hand. For the hand-mixing method, add all the ingredients to a large bowl and use a large wooden or plastic spoon to stir until the ingredients are combined and the mixture is creamy. Pour the mixture into a glass and enjoy!

How do you make a super thick milkshake?

This vegan milkshake recipe is naturally very thick. To ensure that your milkshake blends up thick, follow the quantities listed in the recipe and make sure you’re using VERY cold ingredients (frozen bananas or ice cream straight out of the freezer). Also, do not over-blend the mixture (this is where a high-speed blender works best). The more the ingredients are blended, the thinner the milkshake will end up.

As usual, PLEASE let me know if you make this recipe and how you like it! You can come back here and leave a comment or tag me on instagram (@foodwithfeeling).

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Vegan Milkshake

Deliciously rich and creamy Vegan Milkshake that’s made with bananas, any plant-based milk and your favorite add-ins to create either a vanilla, chocolate, mint chocolate chip or turtle milkshake. A kid (and adult) friendly dessert recipe that’s perfectly sweet and takes less than 5 minutes to make. This incredible vegan shake is the perfect quick + easy treat!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Calories

Author Brita Britnell

Ingredients

• 2 bananas chopped and frozen (can sub for 1 heaping cup of vegan ice cream)
• ½ cup plant based milk
• Add ins to taste (see below)
• Flavor Options Vanilla: add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or ½ teaspoon of vanilla bean paste.
• Chocolate: add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder or use a chocolate flavored milk.
• Oreo: 1/4 cup of crumbled oreos.
• Mint Chocolate Chip: add 1-2 drop of mint extract and 2 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips and green food coloring, if desired.
• Turtle: Add 2 tablespoons of vegan caramel sauce 2 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips, and 1 tablespoon of toasted pecans.

Instructions

• Combine the bananas and milk in a high speed blender and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as necessary– about 2 minutes. 
• Add any desired flavorings and blend to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

To make the chocolate shell, melt 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. Dip the edge of your cup in the melted chocolate and then place it in the fridge to harden (about 5 minutes).

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GUYS. Today is my last day in Portland and I DON’T WANT TO LEAVE. I’ve hung out with SO many amazing people and will be going home feeling so refreshed, relaxed, and pretending that there is no crazy election going on today (I early voted so). Goal for when I get home: convince Mr. Britnell to move here.

For the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU to everyone who sent me emails, left comments, and reached out to me after my post on Sunday. I’m overwhelmed with love and support and I can’t tell you how much that means to me. Since I’m still traveling and since I received so many heartfelt messages, it might take me a few days to properly respond to all of them. But again, thank you! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Today I’m here with a super simple but AMAZING green smoothie recipe. You know how much I love my green smoothies ;) Everytime I think that I’ve tried all of the veggie/ fruit/ greens combos that I exist, I think of a new one. Like this Green Apple Green Smoothie. I made it once and then made it again everyday for about a week because it was SO YUMMY (and because apples are so readily available right now).

I recently posted THIS vegan caramel sauce it is is seriously one of my all time favorite recipes on the blog. I can’t even get over how much it tastes like traditional caramel but like, even BETTER somehow. If you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend doing so (and then using it to make this smoothie!).

I debated putting the caramel sauce into the smoothie but decided to instead just drizzle it around the glass and add a little on top. However, it’s good enough that I will NOT judge you if you just pour a little right into the smoothie (or even better, just eat it by the spoonful). 

This is also very reminiscent of a sour apple smoothie and I love it for that! It’s a little sour, very sweet, and I love the extra nutrients in it from the greens. I can’t wait for y’all to make this!

That’s all I have for you today.

Pro-tip, stay off of social media today…you’ll be vastly saner! ;)

See How to Make the Smoothie:

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Caramel Apple Green Smoothie

A super simple but AMAZING green smoothie recipe. It combines tart apple with sweet caramel flavor for an undeniable hit!

Course smoothie

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 smoothie

Calories 483kcal

Author Brita Britnell

Ingredients

• 1 green apple
• 2 handfuls of greens
• pinch sea salt
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
• 1 frozen banana could leave this out but sub for a few ice cubes
• ½ cup almond milk could substitute for apple juice for a stronger apple taste
• 1 sprinkle cinnamon or a couple sprinkles
• 2 pitted dates
• 1 tbsp Vegan Caramel Sauce

Instructions

• Add all of the ingredients (minus the caramel) to a high speed blender and blend on high.
• Drizzle a little of the caramel sauce around your glass and pour the smoothie into the glass.
• Top with a bit more of the caramel sauce and ENJOY!
• Eat a spoonful of the caramel sauce by the spoonful ;)

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 975mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 77g | Vitamin A: 576IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 3mg

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Have you jumped on the golden milk bandwagon yet? I’m relatively new to use turmeric in general but love all of the health benefits that it offers. I recently started making golden milk lattes at home and LOVE them. I’m drinking one right now actually :)

Since I’m smoothie addicted, I figured that I would make my golden milk latte obsession into a smoothie. I wanted to keep this simple; like 4 ingredients simple.

Here are the ingredients for this healthy smoothie:

• Turmeric– this is what gives in the “golden milk” name but the turmeric is certainly optional. You don’t taste it at all butI love the little nutritional boost that it offers!
• Frozen mango– mango is one of those things that I ALWAYS keep in my freezer because this is one of my all time favorite smoothies to make.
• Yogurt– I’ve been a big fan of coconut milk vegan yogurt lately but you can certainly use any kind of yogurt that you prefer.
• Frozen banana OR cauliflower– I love banana in my smoothies HOWEVER frozen cauliflower is a great option if you want a lower calorie and lower sugar smoothie OR if you’re just not a banana fan. Once blended up into the smoothie, you don’t taste the cauliflower AT ALL but it helps bulk up the smoothie and keep it nice and creamy.

The last ingredient might be a little strange: frozen banana OR cauliflower!? Here’s the deal, I’ve been using frozen cauliflower in smoothies a LOT lately. I got the idea from THIS milkshake that I make regularly and have been obsessed with it ever since. Cauliflower has a very mild taste (like you really don’t even realize that it is there) but I love that it has less sugar than a banana and adds some nice extra nutrients hidden in there.

Just for reference, you can replace banana in pretty much any smoothie with an even amount of cauliflower. It will obviously alter the taste (basically it’ll just NOT be banana-y) but will still taste great. I’ve tried this with SO many smoothies and it has never disappointed.

Because it’s easy and typically cheaper, I most often buy cauliflower already frozen from the freezer section. I like to keep it on hand for quick and easy smoothie making. If you’re wanting to freeze your own cauliflower, you would first cook it until it’s tender and THEN freeze it. I lay it flat on a baking tray to freeze before then putting it all in an air tight container. If you try and freeze it first in a bag, it’ll stick together into one big block (no bueno!). (more…)

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Hopefully you know by now that I am OBSESSED with a good smoothie in the morning. It’s the best way to start the day, and I have SO MANY great smoothie recipes that I like to rotate through so I never get bored.

I have a whole list of over THIRTY of my favorite healthy smoothie recipes if you’re looking for more inspiration!

SO, this healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie. I’ve experimented with a lot of different smoothie flavors over the years, but NOTHING beats a simple strawberry and banana flavor. It also happens to be Jemma’s favorite flavor, so we find ourselves making it quite often.

A cup of strawberries and a whole banana can be a lot of fruit for some people. I often swap the banana out for cauliflower. I promise it’s SO GOOD! It cuts down on the sugar in this smoothie and gives you a nice extra boost of veggies for the day.

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