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    Home » Recipes » Naturally Sweetened Peanut Butter Fudge Smoothie

    Naturally Sweetened Peanut Butter Fudge Smoothie

    June 29, 2015

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    I love having smoothies for breakfast, but once you start using protein powders or instant breakfast packets, the sugar is on the rise, and with my low blood sugar, I crash 30 minutes later. No good. Honestly not really good for anybody, blood sugar problems or not.

    I was on Pinterest one day; actually I'm there all the time, go over and follow me, and I saw a recipe from one of my favorite bloggers (Minimalistbaker). I had to recreate it and make it allergy friendly for Kelsie! It's delicious and we all love having these in the mornings. I kind of make a triple batch and the girls and I drink these for breakfasts on the go.

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    What do you need?
    1 to 1 ½ cups milk (or alternate dairy of your choice)
    3 pitted dates
    1 sliced, then frozen banana
    1 tablespoon cocoa powder
    1 tablespoon peanut butter

    What do you do?
    All all of your ingredients into a high powdered blender, we have a Ninja.
    Begin by pulsing several times to get the frozen banana and dates broken down.
    Blend until all ingredients are blended together.
    Enjoy!

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    Comments

    1. Emily @ Simple Life Of A Fire Wife

      June 29, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      Sounds great! Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Mondays!

      • Joanna

        June 29, 2015 at 4:34 pm

        Thank you for hosting!

    2. Rebekah Harris

      June 29, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      Love your pics and the recipe! I make a similar smoothie but I'll have to try mine with the dates! Linking up with you from mama moments monday:)

      • Joanna

        June 29, 2015 at 4:34 pm

        Thank you! The dates bring the perfect sweetness to it without all the added sugar. 🙂

    3. Kelsey

      June 29, 2015 at 9:49 pm

      This looks great! I make smoothies with banana, peanut butter, cocoa, and dairy frequently, and the dates sound like a great addition, I will be trying this!

      • Joanna

        June 29, 2015 at 11:29 pm

        Let me know if you do, and what you think of adding the dates!

    4. Ashleigh

      June 29, 2015 at 10:48 pm

      Spotted your link at Inspire Me Mondays. I am drooling over here, thanks for the recipe, will be trying it for breakfast soon.

      • Joanna

        June 29, 2015 at 11:30 pm

        Your welcome! 🙂

    5. Kathy

      June 30, 2015 at 1:10 am

      Thank you for sharing this recipe at the Recipe Swap. It looks delicious.

      • Joanna

        June 30, 2015 at 1:33 am

        Your welcome, and thank you for hosting! 🙂

    6. Julie @ Logger's Wife

      June 30, 2015 at 6:20 pm

      This looks really good. I don't think I've ever had dates. Do they add a flavor to t his or just a sweetness?

      (visiting from Titus 2 Tuesday)

      • Joanna

        July 01, 2015 at 2:05 pm

        There is a bit of a flavor, but it's more there for the added sweetness. I'm sure you could add in honey, agave, or even maple syrup. Or taste it without, still just as yummy, not as sweet. 🙂

    7. Joy @ Joy Love Food

      July 01, 2015 at 2:05 am

      We love smoothies at my house, this sounds absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend? I look forward to seeing you again next Monday!

      • Joanna

        July 01, 2015 at 2:03 pm

        Smoothies are a best friend to those who are in a hurry or those that just want a way to "eat" their greens! We love them too. 🙂

    8. Jess

      July 01, 2015 at 4:09 pm

      Wow...this sounds really delicious! It can't be healthy! 🙂

      Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

      • Joanna

        July 01, 2015 at 4:14 pm

        I know, but it is! 🙂

    9. Rebecca

      July 02, 2015 at 1:00 am

      Yummy - anything with peanut butter gets a gold medal from me. Visiting from Ladies Collective.

      • Joanna

        July 02, 2015 at 12:46 pm

        Love the gold medal idea, because I agree! 🙂

    10. Jessy @ Our Side of the Mountain

      July 02, 2015 at 6:33 pm

      Yummy! You could add a scoop of protein powder as well for more of a "meal"...

      • Joanna

        July 03, 2015 at 2:51 pm

        Sometimes protein powders, because of the added sugars make me have a sugar crash. For most people it's completely fine to add the protein powder. 🙂

    11. Jennifer

      July 03, 2015 at 1:54 am

      Now this takes a smoothie to a whole different level! Thanks for linking up at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home!

      Jennifer

      • Joanna

        July 03, 2015 at 2:49 pm

        Thank you for hosting! 🙂

    12. Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom

      July 04, 2015 at 3:18 pm

      This sounds wonderful! Since I've cut out refined sugar, I'm always on the lookout for naturally sweetened recipes!

      Pinning this to my Deliberate DRINKS board.

      Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).

      Wishing you a lovely weekend.
      xoxo

      • Joanna

        July 06, 2015 at 12:35 am

        Thank you for pinning! I am working hard myself trying to cut out refined sugar. It's so hard, kudos to you!

    13. All that's Jas

      July 07, 2015 at 12:16 am

      Dates! How clever! Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things!

      • Joanna

        July 07, 2015 at 5:31 pm

        That's what I thought as well! Dates are so versatile and Vegans use them all the time as their sweetener.

    14. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai

      July 07, 2015 at 3:17 pm

      YUM! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty - we love partying with you! Hope to see you next Friday. 🙂

      ~Lorelai
      Life With Lorelai

      • Joanna

        July 07, 2015 at 5:26 pm

        Thanks for stopping by!

    15. Miz Helen

      July 09, 2015 at 12:02 am

      What a awesome smoothie! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday!
      Come Back Soon,
      Miz Helen

      • Joanna

        July 09, 2015 at 12:06 am

        Thank you!

    16. Amy @ItsAMindfulLife

      July 09, 2015 at 3:16 am

      I am really getting into smoothies lately and this recipe looks delicious! Love that it is naturally sweetened! Stopping by from Whimsy Wednesdays.

      • Joanna

        July 09, 2015 at 1:24 pm

        Smoothies are such a great option, we love them! Thanks, I hope that you give it a try! 🙂

    17. Nicole @ The Professional Mom Project

      July 29, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      This sounds amazing! I have to give it a try one morning. I really like the idea of adding some protein powder for an extra boost. Yum

      • Joanna

        July 30, 2016 at 10:49 am

        Enjoy it Nicole! Let us know what you think!

    18. Kayla

      July 29, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      Sounds so simple, but tasty too! I love smoothies because they're an easy meal on the go. Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to try it!

      • Joanna

        July 30, 2016 at 10:48 am

        That's the reason I like them too Kayla! 🙂

    19. Mischelle Sandowich

      July 29, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      Oh! Sweetened with dates. I love this!

      • Joanna

        July 30, 2016 at 10:48 am

        Thanks Michelle! They provide just the perfect amount of sweetness. 🙂

    20. Sandra Shaffer

      July 30, 2016 at 1:15 pm

      I love whipping up smoothies for my morning meal! This one is perfect for me since I try to keep my sugar intake low, especially first thing in the morning! Can't wait to try this 🙂

      • Joanna

        August 01, 2016 at 12:20 pm

        Enjoy it Sandra! Let me know if you end up trying it. 🙂

    21. Katerina

      July 31, 2016 at 2:15 pm

      I love smoothies during summer! This looks absolutely delicious and packed with flavors!

      • Joanna

        August 01, 2016 at 12:19 pm

        Thanks Katerina, I do too!

    22. Kelly

      July 31, 2016 at 5:33 pm

      Dates are such a great way to sweeten smoothies without adding a lot of sugar. Thanks!

      • Joanna

        August 01, 2016 at 12:19 pm

        I love using dates to sweeten!

    23. Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com

      August 01, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      This sound amazing! I LOVE using dates to sweeten things up, can't wait to try this!!

      • Joanna

        August 02, 2016 at 10:42 am

        Enjoy it Angela! It's one of my personal favorites!

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