This almond butter smoothie takes a page right out of my childhood. It’s inspired by the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, yet taken for a healthy twist.
By adding plenty of protein and healthy fats, we’ve been able to boost this smoothie into a great meal replacement. This means you won’t gulp down these 16 ounces and be hungry 30 minutes later. You’ll be full until the next meal!
Healthy benefits of a banana almond butter smoothie
Spinach and grapes are packed with antioxidants and phytonutrients— so this green smoothie is super healthy and yummy. No added sugar or water needed— this is a sweet take on a child’s classic sandwich filled with fresh fruit and leafy greens.
Grapes are a low glycemic index fruit, so it has a better blood sugar balance.
Almond butter is a healthy protein source and the better alternative for a paleo diet because almonds are true nuts that grow on trees (peanuts are actually legumes and grow underground, so not paleo-friendly).
Spinach is a powerhouse leafy green packed with vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, manganese for bone health; and plenty of vitamin B2 and B6 for a perfect energy booster!
Bananas are a natural sweetener that also make a super creamy smoothie.
How much almond butter to put in a smoothie?
If you’re new to the world of almond butter, it’s always best to go less. Start with 1 tablespoon, which has nearly 4 grams of protein right there! Taste to see how you like it and add more if you want to.
When using almond butter, I almost always use a banana to sweeten it up and help remove any gritty texture. The banana binds to it and turns it more into a creamy smoothie, than a gritty chunky one.
Want more protein smoothies?
There are so many great combinations of almond butter smoothies. Below are a few more that I think you’ll like:
- Cacao Weight-loss Smoothie
- Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie
- Simple Banana Chocolate Smoothie
- 5 Post Workout Smoothie Boosts
If you try this smoothie recipe, please leave a comment below letting me know how it works for you. If you make any modifications, I’d love to hear about those, too! We can all benefit from your experience.
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Join us in our green smoothie revolution where we inspire more kids to drink their green smoothies filled with plant-based ingredients with no added sugar, grains, dairy, or gluten. Today I let my daughter play with her food– and this is what we came up with together.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 cup red grapes
- 1 banana
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
Instructions
- Blend spinach and almond milk until smooth.
- Next add the remaining fruits and blend again.
Notes
*Freeze your grapes overnight to chill this green smoothie and top with sliced almonds for an added crunch.
Keywords: Almond butter and grape smoothie
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https://simplegreensmoothies.com/recipes/almond-butter-smoothie
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