No More Mayhem: 5 Tricks to Fast Weeknight Dinners

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Naturally Sweetened Peanut Butter Fudge Smoothie

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!

No More Mayhem: 5 Tricks to Fast Weeknight Dinners

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  3. Kelsey

    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

      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

    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

      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

    Wow…this sounds really delicious! It can’t be healthy! 🙂

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    • Joanna

      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

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

    Jennifer

  12. Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom

    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

  15. Miz Helen

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

  18. Kayla

    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!

  20. Sandra Shaffer

    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 🙂

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