So I wrote the post below for Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip (Protein) Shakes, which was possibly one of the best protein shake drinks that I have ever tasted. This was well over 6 months ago and I realized the other day I never shared it. I remember making it and not posting it right away because I kept coming up with other things to post and then was going to wait for National Peanut Butter Day or something exciting. Of course I came up with other peanut butter creations. Well since than our nut butter collection has more than tripled, and we have been noticing a lot more squirrels hanging around. Well today (Sept 20th) while I was on Twitter I found out about a contest that some of my favorite brands, Vega, Justin’s, and Silk was having where you could win a smoothie kit. Since reading that post I have had nothing but an almond butter shake on the brain and so I decided to do something I haven’t done it awhile, a double post. Yep two posts in one day. Since I have two races tomorrow I was going to pre schedule a post but instead I think I will post this early for tomorrow. So this Almond Butter Shake…. oh and I updated the post to be called Nothing Better than Nut Butter Shakes, I am sure you can see why…mmm!
Almond Butter Shake
Makes 1 serving
1c almond milk (used Silk Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (used Vega One French Vanilla)
1-2 TBSP almond butter (used Justin’s Vanilla Almond Butter)
ice, optional
MORE almond butter for drizzling, optional
Place everything except extra almond butter in a Vitamix, or high-speed blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and drizzle with almond butter. Enjoy!
Now that I got that out of my system here is the orignial post I wrote.
Who doesn’t love peanut butter? Chocolate? Peanut butter and bananas? Well this shake has it all! Forget taking a spoon dipping it in the jar of peanut butter and then rolling it in chocolate chips. These shakes are quick, simple, and will satisfy all your cravings!
Peanut Butter Banana Chip Shake
Makes 1 serving
1 large frozen banana
3/4 c almond milk (used Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk)
1 TBSP peanut butter (used Peanut Butter & Co Smooth Operator)
1 TBSP chocolate chips, carob chips
Place everything in a Vitamix or blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Peanut Butter Banana Chip Protein Shake
Makes 1 serving
1 large frozen banana
1c almond milk (used Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (used Vega One French Vanilla)
1 TBSP peanut butter (used Peanut Butter & Co Smooth Operator)
1/4-1/3 Vega Maca Chocolate Bar or 1 TBSP chocolate chips or carob chips
Place everything in a Vitamix or blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy! Drizzle with a little peanut butter, top with banana slices and chocolate chips or Vega Maca Chocolate Bar shavings for a real treat!
As a Vega Recipe Ambassador I received Vega products to use in creating 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. 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.