MAPLE-NUT BANANA SHAKE
Seriously, what’s better than super ripened bananas that have been peeled, cut into bite size pieces, frozen and ready to use in smoothies or treats like this maple nut sipper shake? They are perfect for a fast frozen treat when ice cream cravings hit as well. Blended with coconut butter or cream, nuts, seeds or their butter, cacao powder, berries or all on their own, they make a great alternative to ice cream and deliver nourishment not guilt.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups frozen banana chunks
1 – 3 tsp maple syrup or 2 Medjool or mid eastern dates, pitted
¾ cup plant milk+
¼ cup raw walnuts
1 tsp walnut oil, optional
GARNISH
Cacao powder, cinnamon, cacao nibs, chopped walnuts
DIRECTIONS:
TERI’S TIPS:
Per Serving: Approx 350 calories, 14.5 g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 13g protein, 36g total carbohydrate, 12g dietary fiber, 8 g sodium
(Exact counts will vary with your personal recipe variations)
NUTRIENT BOOST:
Seriously, what’s better than super ripened bananas that have been peeled, cut into bite size pieces, frozen and ready to use in smoothies or treats like this maple nut sipper shake? They are perfect for a fast frozen treat when ice cream cravings hit as well. Blended with coconut butter or cream, nuts, seeds or their butter, cacao powder, berries or all on their own, they make a great alternative to ice cream and deliver nourishment not guilt.
- Beverage, shake
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Gluten, dairy free, nut free option
- Makes two servings with 2 grams of Omega 3 per serving!
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups frozen banana chunks
1 – 3 tsp maple syrup or 2 Medjool or mid eastern dates, pitted
¾ cup plant milk+
¼ cup raw walnuts
1 tsp walnut oil, optional
GARNISH
Cacao powder, cinnamon, cacao nibs, chopped walnuts
DIRECTIONS:
- Place slightly softened frozen banana, maple syrup or dates, milk alternative, walnuts and walnut oil in a blender or tall wide mouthed container that a submersible hand blender fits into.
- Blend until creamy adjusting to desired thickness, pour into serving glasses and garnish as you wish.
TERI’S TIPS:
- Did you know bananas are a great source of Vitamin C, B6, potassium, fiber
- Walnuts are Omega 3 rich for heart health, can reduce high blood triglycerides/cholesterol and reduce inflammation
- Cacao nibs are a fabulous source of iron, calcium, magnesium, protein and fiber
- This nutrient dense delicious shake makes a great post fitness choice that tastes fabulous and provides a healthier, non-inflammatory alternative to advertised chocolate milk!
Per Serving: Approx 350 calories, 14.5 g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 13g protein, 36g total carbohydrate, 12g dietary fiber, 8 g sodium
(Exact counts will vary with your personal recipe variations)
NUTRIENT BOOST:
- Add 2 tbsp SunButter for a dose of heart healthy Vitamin E, magnesium, fibers and 7 grams protein
- Blend in 1 Tbsp calcium and iron rich alkalizing raw almond butter or chia seeds to aid bone health