Banana and peanut butter shake??
Keengetslean
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Hi all, I am going to try a peanut butter and banana shake tommorow morning for breakfast. So far I have milk, 1 banana and almond milk - is there anything else anyone would recommend adding?
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Thanks Amy, yeah trying to shed the weight and get leaner. I'm really just experimenting with different Shake/smoothie ideas but Greek yogurt is a good idea, may have to try that!0
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Don't forget your peanut butter, you didn't list it Lol. A teaspoon of honey or a few chocolate chips make it really good imo, but honestly it's just adding unnecessary calories. Freeze your banana if you aren't using ice.0
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I have a banana smoothie almost every morning! I use a cup of skim milk, half a frozen banana, and 15 grams each of peanut butter, flaxseed, and Chia seeds. Sometimes I add 5 grams of unsweetened cocoa powder if I want something chocolatey, or a packet of stevia if I want it sweeter than the banana will make it. Oh, and sometimes I skip the peanut butter to save calories. Cheers!0
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Just want to add, I second the suggestion to measure carefully! I actually measure the milk and banana too--200 ml and 50 grams, respectively.0
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Freezing the (peeled) bananas, (you'd be suprised)...is Key.0
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Cinnamon and one ice cube!
I agree with mjlmatt, if you want it thicker, try freezing your bananas, really ripe brown bananas are good too, sounds good!0 -
Freezing the (peeled) bananas, (you'd be suprised)...is Key.
Right on! That's what I do, and for the peanut butter I use PBfit. It's all the flavor of peanut butter with a much lower fat content. You can add greek yogurt for more protein, and I always add rolled oats as a thickener, adds protein and fiber too. Oh ya, and maybe some wheat germ while you're at it. If you like carrots and cinnamon, give that a try for a different take on it.0 -
Brilliant, thanks everyone!!-1
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Keengetslean wrote: »Thanks Amy, yeah trying to shed the weight and get leaner. I'm really just experimenting with different Shake/smoothie ideas but Greek yogurt is a good idea, may have to try that!
If that's your aim a PB smoothie probably isn't the best way to go.
That's my go to smoothie on a bulk, 2 medium bananas, 20g of PB and 600ml of water equates to 305kcal and the fact you are using almond milk will only increase the calories further and of course up those macros.. Granted if you using it as a meal replacement its easy enough to fit your macros. When I'm not trying to gain, I go for 40g of mixed berries and 2 bananas which is just over 100kcal less. Agreed with the others if you want to get some protein in there without the PB, Greek yoghurt would be perfect.0 -
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Thanks for that, I'm quite new to all this so as much info as possible is always a bonus! Lol I do wanna lose so I will stay away from PB in future
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Keengetslean wrote: »Thanks for that, I'm quite new to all this so as much info as possible is always a bonus! Lol I do wanna lose so I will stay away from PB in future
I didn't say that no-one should avoid PB. Its to delicious for that, just measure what you're eating its one of those food that's easy to underestimate. You'll be surprised at the weight of 1 tablespoon. 0 -
My favorite is a banana, some natural peanut butter, milk, a bunch of spinach, and some ice cubes. Yum.1
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Rick_Nelson81 wrote: »Freezing the (peeled) bananas, (you'd be suprised)...is Key.
Right on! That's what I do, and for the peanut butter I use PBfit. It's all the flavor of peanut butter with a much lower fat content. You can add greek yogurt for more protein, and I always add rolled oats as a thickener, adds protein and fiber too. Oh ya, and maybe some wheat germ while you're at it. If you like carrots and cinnamon, give that a try for a different take on it.
Yes....this!
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I would suggest adding 1-2 TB of peanut butter powder. I purchased the PB fit brand at Sam's Club. It contains 50 calories and 5 grams of protein per 2 TB.0
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Nothing wrong with wanting a PB and banana smoothie. As with all things food related just be smart about it and work it into your daily calories. I use 1 banana, 1 cup light soy milk, 1 tbsp peanut butter and 1-2 scoops of protein powder. Obviously the protein powder adds quite a lot of calories but this is typically a meal replacement for me and helps me hit my protein targets for the day.0
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Almond milk, avocado, banana, peanut butter is good1
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Natures bounty protein powder has only 210 calories per serving and it's packed with vitamins and stuff that's supposed to be good for u .. At least that's what they say lol0
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throw in a big handful of spinach - you'll never know it was there except for the nice green color0
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If you're a fan of peanut butter I'd recommend looking into something like PB2.
https://www.bellplantation.com/
The peanut butter is defatted and stored dried. You mix 2T of pb2 with 1T of water to get ~2T of peanut butter at only 45 calories. It tastes almost exactly like peanut butter (enough to satisfy me at least). I really especially love the chocolate flavor.0 -
Like Deviatednorm wrote, my snack at night is a bananna & peanut butter smoothie. I blend a banana with 2T of PB2, a few ice cubes and will use water or almond milk. Depending on how my sweet tooth is , I'll add 1T of cocoa for that hint of chocolate.0
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I have made a few of these lately but I use jif powdered peanut powder. There is even a chocolate variety and much easier on calories and easier to measure in my opinion.0
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katbarnes23 wrote: »throw in a big handful of spinach - you'll never know it was there except for the nice green color
Yes! Coincidentally, had this for lunch the first time today! The peanut butter out flavors everything. Color threw me off every sip! 0 -
Keengetslean wrote: »Hi all, I am going to try a peanut butter and banana shake tommorow morning for breakfast. So far I have milk, 1 banana and almond milk - is there anything else anyone would recommend adding?
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powdered peanut butter is an awesome way to get peanut butter in your day without all the calories and fat in regular peanut butter. I actually found a grocery store near me that carries it, and it's a great source of protein too. I use it in my smoothies with a banana and chocolate milk 0
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I agree with the PB2 suggestions! It's fantastic stuff.
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I do 1 1/2 cup water, 1/2 c unsweetened almond milk, small frozen banana, 2tsp all natural PB, chocolate protein powder. So yummy!!! You can also do low fat Choc milk instead of almond milk0
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I make these almost everyday. You should switch to peanut butter powder. You can get it at most grocery stores. Same amount of protein and 85% less fat!
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