I love mornings. And while I don’t love pulling myself out of bed, once I’m up, I relish my daily ritual of pouring a cup of freshly ground coffee, making a piece of toast and sitting quietly on the back porch, reading and enjoying the stillness of the morning.
I love this part of my day so much that other morning rituals (like getting dressed and ready for work and making breakfast) usually take a back seat. Enter: the smoothie. It has been one of my breakfast staples for years, and since the Mr’s schedule keeps us from enjoying breakfast together during the week, I like to keep things simple and easy.
This smoothie is a decadent, protein-rich breakfast that will keep your engine running all morning long. It’s an inexact recipe for sure – remove/add any ingredients you like, and don’t worry about exact measurements – just wing it until you love it.
Java Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
In a blender, combine until smooth:
6-8 ice cubes
1 banana
1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
2 Tbs natural peanut or almond butter
1/2 cup leftover morning coffee
1/2 cup almond milk
1-2 Tbs cocoa powder
1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 Tbs honey (or sweetener of choice)
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing my favorite smoothie recipes with you. I hope they make your mornings easier (and tastier)!
Do you have smoothie recipes you love? Share them with me!
This simple, tasty smoothie has been a favorite as of late, since I’ve been able to take advantage of our peach tree in the back yard. You can add more protein powder or plain yogurt to add more substance if you like, but I really enjoy the sweet, slushy, summery goodness of this one on its own. Enjoy!
AWEIGH WITH ME 