Comments on: An Old Friend: The Peanut-Banana Smoothie

By: Christina Baita

Christina Baita — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:08:43 +0000

This is a little bit more off base from the current discussion of fruit and yogurt, however, have you ever heard of the Green Smoothie Challenge(.com)?

It’s based on a raw food theory put together by an Australian couple and uses greens in each smoothie. The basis is that is cures different conditions (Diabetes Type II) based on hormone correction, gives you more energy and helps you to lose weight!

The reason I bring it up is not only for the health benefits and the conversation of smoothies but also day 1. It consists of two cups of water, 4 bananas, 1 apple and half a head of Romaine lettuce. NOTE: If you put too much lettuce in, it will be really thick so start with less and add to it. I add cinnamon (added benefit is that it helps body metabolize sugar) and it tastes like I am drinking banana bread or some sweet desert. Don’t worry about the color (it will be green) because once you taste it, you’ll love it!

I do wonder what it would taste like with some organic PB? Anyone tried it??

By: D R E W

D R E W — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:33:00 +0000

thanks for the recipe… i am going to try this!

here is how i make my smoothies:
handful of frozen strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, bananas, etc.
one individual container of yogurt (vanilla or any fruity flavor)
1-2 cups of orange juice
big squeeze of honey
blend… makes 1 serving

i also make a version with just frozen raspberries and use lemon yogurt. it’s tart and sweet.

the secret is freezing the fruit. i wash and cut, then place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper, then place in freezer. don’t add ice to the blender… makes it watery.

By: Steve Gerl

Steve Gerl — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:05:29 +0000

This is a great recipe! A local favorite of Dairy Kastle down here in Louisville, but they call it the ‘Fat Elvis’. Aptly named, if I may say so.

Kudos on the post!
.-= Steve Gerl´s last blog ..Sustainable Steve =-.

By: CincyCapell

CincyCapell — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:51:13 +0000

Add some dark rum to that smoothie and it would make a nice cocktail. I would suggest Coruba from Jamaica or perhaps a nice demerara rum from Guyana such as El Dorado.

By: Christina Baita

Christina Baita — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:55:45 +0000

More ideas after re-reading post. You can use Raw Agave nectar instead of sugar or the fake stuff. I bought some SO brand coconut milk in the organic section at Kroger (half gallon with the soy milk) that would be great in this! It doesn't have a strong coconut flavor but is better for you. You could also try almond milk or soy milk. AND, get yourself some decent PB! Stay away from the hydrogenated oils Julie! You can have your food and have it love you too. .-= Christina Baita´s last blog ..Healthy French Baguette =-.

By: Christina Baita

Christina Baita — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:37:45 +0000

Definitely! I have been getting the Natural or Organic. I refuse to buy anything with hydrogenated anything or anything with high fructose corn syrup! Eat a white bread pb&j sandwich and oooh! Yuck! .-= Christina Baita´s last blog ..Healthy French Baguette =-.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:31:51 +0000

*keep up the good blogging!

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:30:42 +0000

“the stuff that won’t kill us in the cart…. ”

HA! I love it, and so true!

keep of the good blogging julie.

By: k

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:13:23 +0000

i have that same recipe! and i *heart* them. when i asked smoothie king to make me a peanut butter and banana smoothie, they looked at me funny and said, "that's all you want in it?". i assumed they knew to put milk. they did not. .-= k´s last blog ..pizza worthy of the gods =-.

By: The Boyfriend

The Boyfriend — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:56:17 +0000

Christina,

I’ve made this smoothie for unsuspecting friends. They all thought it was a peanut butter/banana milkshake. It’s THAT rich and filling. And I suppose that’s exactly what it is…”raw ice cream.”

The bourbon slushes are a terrific summertime drink. Light. Refreshing. Once they’re in the freezer and completely frozen, it’s about one minute from freezer to glass. Just click on the link in the peanut-banana smoothie post…it’ll take you to the original bourbon slush recipe.
.-= The Boyfriend´s last blog ..An Old Friend: The Peanut-Banana Smoothie =-.