Smoothies are a fabulous, agreed? Make them for a snack or replace a meal. Either way, its a wonderful option for some quick, healthy nourishment when you are in a rush.

This smoothie can be made with or without protein powder. I’ve provided nutrition info for both below. I slightly adapted my High Protein Chocolate Smoothie to make this yummy peanut butter concoction and it will not disappoint.

I’ve tried it with protein powder and without. The version without is lighter, less heavy and thick, but still high in protein and a perfect snack. I made it with a new protein powder I’m trying by Jillian Michael’s and it created a nice and very thick kind of smoothie. When I had no time for dinner the smoothie with the protein was perfect for me and quite filling.

This is only the second whey protein I’ve tried. The stats on this so you can compare your own to it: Calories:100, Fat 2g, Cholesterol 45mg, Carbs 7g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g, Protein 15g. It does contain stevia, but is only slightly sweet when made alone with water or almond milk. To read about my first whey protein check this post.

So if your protein powder is sweetened you may or may not need more stevia in the smoothie. Just taste after its blended and adjust if needed. I used English Toffee made by Sweetleaf. If you purchase online through iherb.com and use my coupon code YAJ035 you’ll receive a great discount!

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With 1 Scoop Whey Protein Powder

Servings:1* Calories: 288* Fat: 11g* Cholesterol: 50mg* Sodium: 555mg* Carbs: 13g* Fiber: 4g* Sugars: 7g* Protein: 33g* Points+: 7*

Other recipes you might like:

• Low Fat Blueberry Protein Smoothie from Sugar-Free Mom
• Low Fat Blueberry Protein Popsicles from Sugar-Free Mom
• High Protein Chocolate Smoothie from Sugar-Free Mom
• Giant List of Protein Shakes from Dashing Dish

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Do you have any peanut butter lovers in the house??

I must confess that I LOVE it and MUST measure out the tablespoon or I am prone to overeat on it for sure. So making this fulfills my taste for it and fills me up completely till lunch!

Having one of these is the quickest way to get a breakfast in and still do other things while sipping it or taking it in the car to go! Not to mention I love not having to “cook” anything and dumping everything in the blender is the best part.  🙂

* I used Sweetleaf Stevia, English Toffee in liquid, but any stevia will work fine. You could even try it without any stevia at all, it may be sweet enough with the banana.

Nutrition Info

Servings:1* Calories: 202* Fat: 9g* Fiber: 5g* Carbs: 19g* Protein: 10g* Points+: 5* Old Points: 4*

So good and healthy and filling and creamy! I mean what else can I say!!

Would you like more protein to go with this?

You could try my Single Serving Crustless Egg Muffin made in less than a minute!

Peanut Butter Banana Chia Smoothie

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Peanut Butter, no sugar added ( I heart Trader Joe’s Valencia!)
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
• Optional: 1 teaspoon stevia or 2-3 packets

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in blender and enjoy!

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