2 Minute Peanut Butter Protein Shake

Submitted by FLKeysJen

"Sugar, spice and everything nice, including vitamins A, B6, C and Beta-Carotene.The banana doesn't have to be frozen, but it's a quick way to make a cold smoothie without dealing with ice. Just peel the banana and wrap it in foil, then put in the freezer overnight."

 

• Ready In: 2mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 cup skim milk (or light soy or almond milk)
• 1 frozen banana
• 1⁄2 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1⁄2 tablespoon honey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cardamom

directions

1. Put all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend and enjoy!

Reviews

[Island Girl 525]

Really good! Tasted like pumpkin pie to me. I didn't add the honey, but I did add some plain yogurt, 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice (instead of cardamon) and a drop of vanilla. So healthy and filling!

 

[Sydney Mike]

I'm absolutely with you when it comes to using frozen bananas (or other frozen fruit) ~ It gives that nice frosty chill without having to water down the beverage with . . . frozen water! As with many of the smoothies that I make, I did add a scoop of protein powder but that didn't change the flavor much, & we both much enjoyed the combo of pumpkin & PB. AND, as with other reviewers, I was generous with the cinnamon! Definitely a keeper of a recipe! [Made & reviewed in Zaar Cookbook tag]

 

[Brooke the Cook in]

Wow-O! This shake is sooo good. The texture is wonderful, thick and creamy. I love how all the flavors complement each other so well too! I also upped the cinnamon since I love it. I didn't find the need to add any sweetener - I thought the honey made it sweet enough. Plus I always have all the ingredients for this yummy shake handy; it was a great way to use up a little leftover pumpkin today. What a treat after a super tough workout! I agree with CoffeeB, this is definitely a keeper!

 

[CoffeeB]

This is a really really good protein drink in which so many healthy things are incorporated. I love the fact I didn't have to add ice but yet the drink was cold enough because of the frozen banana. I'm always leery about adding ice to my smoothies and protein drinks. I upped the amount of cinnamon per preference and also used one packet of Splenda as I didn't think it was quite sweet enough:-) Again, only a preference as I like my drinks a bit sweeter. This is a winner/keeper!!!