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!
Emily @ Simple Life Of A Fire Wife
Sounds great! Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Mondays!
Joanna
Thank you for hosting!
Rebekah Harris
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
Thank you! The dates bring the perfect sweetness to it without all the added sugar. 🙂
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
Let me know if you do, and what you think of adding the dates!
Ashleigh
Spotted your link at Inspire Me Mondays. I am drooling over here, thanks for the recipe, will be trying it for breakfast soon.
Joanna
Your welcome! 🙂
Kathy
Thank you for sharing this recipe at the Recipe Swap. It looks delicious.
Joanna
Your welcome, and thank you for hosting! 🙂
Julie @ Logger's Wife
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
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. 🙂
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. 🙂
Jess
Wow...this sounds really delicious! It can't be healthy! 🙂
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Joanna
I know, but it is! 🙂
Rebecca
Yummy - anything with peanut butter gets a gold medal from me. Visiting from Ladies Collective.
Joanna
Love the gold medal idea, because I agree! 🙂
Jessy @ Our Side of the Mountain
Yummy! You could add a scoop of protein powder as well for more of a "meal"...
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. 🙂
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
Joanna
Thank you for hosting! 🙂
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
Joanna
Thank you for pinning! I am working hard myself trying to cut out refined sugar. It's so hard, kudos to you!
All that's Jas
Dates! How clever! Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things!
Joanna
That's what I thought as well! Dates are so versatile and Vegans use them all the time as their sweetener.
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai
YUM! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty - we love partying with you! Hope to see you next Friday. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Joanna
Thanks for stopping by!
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
Joanna
Thank you!
Amy @ItsAMindfulLife
I am really getting into smoothies lately and this recipe looks delicious! Love that it is naturally sweetened! Stopping by from Whimsy Wednesdays.
Joanna
Smoothies are such a great option, we love them! Thanks, I hope that you give it a try! 🙂
Nicole @ The Professional Mom Project
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
Enjoy it Nicole! Let us know what you think!
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!
Joanna
That's the reason I like them too Kayla! 🙂
Mischelle Sandowich
Oh! Sweetened with dates. I love this!
Joanna
Thanks Michelle! They provide just the perfect amount of sweetness. 🙂
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 🙂
Joanna
Enjoy it Sandra! Let me know if you end up trying it. 🙂
Katerina
I love smoothies during summer! This looks absolutely delicious and packed with flavors!
Joanna
Thanks Katerina, I do too!
Kelly
Dates are such a great way to sweeten smoothies without adding a lot of sugar. Thanks!
Joanna
I love using dates to sweeten!
Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com
This sound amazing! I LOVE using dates to sweeten things up, can't wait to try this!!
Joanna
Enjoy it Angela! It's one of my personal favorites!