Ginger, people either love it or hate it, I love it! When I saw Chimes Peanut Butter Ginger Chews I knew I had to get them! Two of my favorites peanut butter (it is no secret I love peanut butter and almost all nut butters) and ginger! When I found them it was a love at first bite, I was not disappointed! I thought these would be perfect for my purse and nobody would touch them, they would be mine, all mine. Nope. Both of the girls love them and the bag disappeared. These delicious little candies are the inspiration for this smoothie.
You can also leave out the green for a delicious dreamy dessert shake and use Vega Protein Smoothie instead, or protein to fit your needs!
Ginger Peanut Butter Green Protein Smoothie
Makes 1 serving
1 c almond milk or non dairy milk of choice (used So Delicious Unsweetened Almond Milk Plus, for the added protein)
1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (used Vega One Natural, could also use Vanilla or Performance Protein or Protein Smoothie to fit your nutritional needs for the day you make it)
1 TBSP packed of fresh grated ginger root, or to taste
1-2 TBSP, big spoonful, peanut butter (used Peanut Butter & Co Old Fashioned Smooth)
2 big handfuls of organic greens (used Earthbound Farms Organic Power Greens)
1 tsp gelatinized maca, optional (Navitas Naturals)
glass of ice
In a Vitamix, or high-speed blender, blend everything together until smooth. Garnish with a peanut butter drizzle if desired. Enjoy!
As a Vega Recipe Ambassador I receive Vega products, which I used as an option in this recipe. I use Vega not because it is given to me but because it has been my plant-based protein of choice since before I started blogging and some recipes are made with Vega products I purchase. I only write about foods I love, my blog is an extension of my hobby to make fun healthy food creations for me and my family.
Heather @ The Soulful Spoon
What a fantastic recipe!!:) I have never had ginger chews, but WILL NOT GO without ginger tea. I also love using the root in juices and smoothies:) Love this!
awhiskandtwowands
Thank you Heather! You need to try Chimes Ginger Chews, I just found them recently and they are so good! Ginger tea is good too, do you have a favorite? I am a ginger fan but my husband is not, I think it came from when I made a really strong batch of juice years back that he said burned it was so strong.