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We usually think of peanut butter as kids’ food, as in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in the lunch bag.
However, do we ever grow out of our love for peanut butter? Judging by the number of peanut butter smoothies online and in recipe books, it does not appear we do. (And that’s only smoothies; there are hundreds of other recipes using this popular product.)
Peanut butter smoothies appear to be amongst the most popular of all smoothie recipes. So, guess what? We have another peanut butter smoothie recipe for you, lol!
Already a good source of protein and healthy fat, peanut butter is combined here with hemp to boost the protein content. Hemp can be used either in protein powder form or as seeds in the form of shelled hemp hearts, that is they have the hard outer coat removed.
The recipe is from Brittany Mullins at EatingBirdFood who says …
If you’re a peanut butter and chocolate lover I highly recommend … running to your kitch and whipping up this peanut butter cup smoothie. Have it for breakfast, as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up or as a post workout recovery snack. Your choice!
Please turn to the Next Page (click button below) for the 1st recipe: Peanut Butter and Hemp Protein Smoothie …
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Recipe 1: Peanut Butter and Hemp Protein Smoothie
Serves 2; approx 360 cals each
Serves 4 as a snack; approx 180 cals each
All calorie calculations are an estimate. Calorie-content varies according to product and accuracy of measurement. Check the info on your packaging if you require exact numbers for what you eat.
Ingredients:
- 8 Tablespoons Chocolate Hemp Protein Powder*
- 2 Tbs Peanut Butter
- 2 Bananas, frozen
- 2 cups unsweetened Almond Milk
- Ice, if necessary
Blend until smooth and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts shows 397 cals each
* Protein powders are expensive and the jury is still out on how good they really are for you. So … if you prefer NOT to use powders, we have a naturally high protein smoothie recipe for you.
Please turn to the Next Page (click button below) for the 2nd recipe: Naturally High-Protein Peanut Butter Hemp Smoothie …
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Recipe 2: Naturally High-Protein Peanut Butter Hemp Smoothie
Serves 2; approx 330 cals, 21 g protein each
Serves 4 as a snack; approx 165 cals, 10.5 g protein each
All calorie calculations are an estimate. Calorie-content varies according to product and accuracy of measurement. Check the info on your packaging if you require exact numbers for what you eat.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup skim Milk (8 g protein)
- 1 cup Water
- 2 Tbs Peanut Butter (8 g protein)
- 2 Bananas (3 g protein)
- 4 Tbs Hemp Hearts (22 g protein)
- 1-3 tsp Cocoa powder, or to taste
- 2 cups Spinach leaves
- Ice, to taste
Blend until smooth and enjoy.
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Source: EatingBirdFood
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