Peanut butter, banana and cocoa powder—what's not to like?
Plus, the combo is packed with protein that is sure to fill you up.
Makes 1¼ cups (310 ml)
2
tablespoons (30 ml) creamy-style peanut butter
1
banana, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
1
tablespoon (15 ml) protein powder
1
teaspoon (5 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
1
teaspoon (5 ml) flaxseed*
¾
cup (175 ml) unsweetened almond milk
1. Put all ingredients, in the order listed, into the mixing beaker. Using
the blending shaft, select Speed 5 and blend, using up-and-down
motions, for 1 minute 30 seconds.
2. Serve over ice or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Nutritional information per serving [about ½ cup (125 ml)]:
Calories 192 (52% from fat) • carb. 18g • sugars 8g • pro. 6g • fat 12g
• sat. fat 2g • chol. 4mg • sod. 111mg • calc. 95mg • fiber 3g
Less is more, especially when it comes to making
a quick and nutritious snack with your hand blender.
Makes a scant 2 cups (>500 ml)
1
cup (237 ml) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
1
cup (237 ml) frozen pineapple chunks
¾
cup (170 ml) orange juice
1. Put all ingredients, in the order listed, into the mixing beaker. Using
the blending shaft, select Speed 5 and blend, using up-and-down
motions, for about 1 minute.
2. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Calories 129 (2% from fat) • carb. 30g • sugar 25g • pro. 1g • fat 0g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 20mg • fiber 4g
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Nutritional information per serving [1 cup (250 ml)]:
18