Peanut Butter Cup Protein Smoothie

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Hey guys!  I’m glad you enjoyed seeing my day of eats.  While I’d love to make it a regular installment, it’s unlikely merely because my eats stay pretty much the same i.e. I go through a phase of really liking a certain meal or combination and then it sticks a while…or at least until boredom kicks in.  Of course there are a few combinations which I can eat tirelessly.  Example of such?  Peanut butter & chocolate…and unless you have nut allergies, chances are you agree with me ;).  As much as I love Lindt & all that other fancy schmancy chocolate, I still have a soft spot for Reese’s–> cups, pieces, spread form….I’ll take it all.  And that is just how one of my latest breakfasts came to be: Peanut Butter Cup Protein Smoothie.

PB Cup Smoothie

As I prefer not to start my day on a sugary note, chowing down on a few Reese’s cups probably wouldn’t be ideal.  As for still getting in my fix of peanut butter & chocolate?  Now that’s what you call hitting the spot!  Unfortunately smoothies tend to get a bad rep for being “high in sugar”, “a waste of calories” and/or “not filling”.  While that can certainly be the case, I beg to differ with this smoothie.  Given the use of raw oats (complex carbs), natural peanut butter (healthy fats), protein powder (lean protein), unsweetened cocoa powder (flavonoids) & unsweetened almond milk (calcium)* , it contains a good balance of nutrients…and I’m willing to put my money on it keeping you full for a fair few hours.  And aside from tasting like a cup of dessert for breakfast, it’s also suitable for various dietary requirements including vegan, gluten-free**, plant-based…you are welcome :).  And if peanut butter isn’t an option, almond butter tastes equally delicious. 

PB Cup Smoothie (UP)

Before I share the recipe for this Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie, I just wanted to clarify about xanthan gum as a few friends have been messaging me about it. Despite its weird name, xanthan gum is nothing more than a tasteless, plant-based fiber that acts as a thickener and emulsifier.  If you prefer your smoothies on the thicker & creamier side, I’d highly recommend getting your hands on a bag- even half a teaspoon is enough to do the trick.   Just look at that consistency:

PB Cup Smoothie Spoon

 Now for that recipe:

[yumprint-recipe id=’14’]*I use Silk almond milk which has 50% more calcium that dairy milk

**To ensure it’s gluten-free, use oats which are certified as ‘gluten-free’

Finish this sentence: Chocolate pairs best with ______________.

27 thoughts on “Peanut Butter Cup Protein Smoothie”

  11. Amanda @ .running with spoons.

    Chocolate and MY FACE. Well… maybe not my face… but my belly for sure 😉 And you know I’m all over the super thick smoothies (especially when they involve chocolate and nut butter), but I always warn people to be cautious when using xanthan gum because it can cause some serious problems in people who have any sort of gut issues going on. I used to use it regularly back in the day and almost ended up in the hospital because of it 😯

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    1. Khushboo

      Oh woah I’ve read that xanthan gum can cause gut problems but I didn’t realise it could get so bad- do you still use it?

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