I can make it dairy-free. Will it work if I repeat it enough? My digestive health depends on this.
The majority of smoothies I have made in recent times contain whey powder or yogurt, which means they are not suitable for my dairy-free test run. This recipe was a sort of experiment. In my jammies, I tried to get a creamy texture in the morning. It was amazing. I think that the jammies were helpful.
PB&J is one of my favorite flavor combinations. I have loved it since I was a child, eating a triangle-cut sandwich while watching a Woody the Woodpecker cartoon on TV. This smoothie is a delicious way to enjoy that. Dates and bananas add natural sweetness. Blueberries are packed with antioxidants. Peanut butter is a good source of protein and healthy fat. Flaxseed provides fiber and omega 3. Almond milk is a great addition to the smoothie. It adds a creamy texture and virtually no calories. After one sip, I knew this was a winner. This smoothie will be a regular part of my morning routine in 2013. Why not? After all, if PB&J is something I can have twice a day, then why not? That’s exactly what I thought.
Ingredients
- Four whole deglet Noor or Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 Tbsp of creamy natural peanut butter
- One small banana (quartered and frozen without peel)
- 1/2-3/4 cup vanilla almond milk unsweetened (depending on desired thickness).
- 1/3 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 Tbsp. flaxseed meals
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a Blender until well combined. To thicken it, you can add more blueberries, bananas, or almond milk.
