Peanut Butter Banana Shake

Maybe you know by now, but I have a serious sweet tooth. I love chocolate, milkshakes, ice cream, pie, cake, and PANCAKES...with chocolate. I allow myself to enjoy all of these things in moderation (except chocolate, I enjoy that at a more than moderate rate), but I try to create healthy alternatives to these sweet treats so that I can enjoy them more frequently.

Lately, we have been obsessed with this peanut butter banana shake. When I'm in a healthy mood, I refer to it as a smoothie. When I'm having a craving for a milkshake (most nights), I call it a shake. 







Here's what you need: (serves 2)

2 ripe bananas (make sure it's ripe! this is what makes it sweet)

1.5 mason jars unsweetened original or vanilla almond milk

3 tablespoons of your favorite nut butter - i like almond butter from trader joe's or peanut butter factory crunchy peanut butter

If your bananas are ripe enough you shouldn't need a sweetener, but if you need to, add 1 tiny drizzle of agave nectar or honey.

5-6 ice cubes

 

And the fun part - TOPPINGS! You don't have to top this with anything because it's super delicious plain. However, if you want to make it more of a treat, here are some toppings I suggest:

*sprinkle of cinnamon

*toasted unsweetened coconut flakes with cinnamon

*whipped cream with drizzle of caramel and honey roasted almond slivers (i can no longer have these almonds in my house because they are too delicious..can't control myself)

*whipped cream with (1/2 tsp each) mini dark chocolate chips

Here's what you do:

Blend!

 

 

  

 

 It's cold, creamy, and peanutbuttery and will cure your craving for a milkshake without the million grams of sugar and calories.  I sometimes start to feel guilty for splurging on it so frequently but then I remind myself...it's 100% healthy!