MAPLE-NUT BANANA SHAKE
Seriously, what’s better than 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. This is a fabulous non-dairy, low added sugar frozen indulgence to love.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups frozen banana chunks, let defrost 20 minutes
1 – 3 tsp maple syrup or 2 Medjool or mid eastern dates, pitted
¾ cup your favorite plant milk
¼ cup raw walnuts or 2 tbsp Sunbutter for a nut-free option
1 tsp walnut oil, optional (flax or hemp seeds are great for omega three's and fiber)
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 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. This is a fabulous non-dairy, low added sugar frozen indulgence to love.
- 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, let defrost 20 minutes
1 – 3 tsp maple syrup or 2 Medjool or mid eastern dates, pitted
¾ cup your favorite plant milk
¼ cup raw walnuts or 2 tbsp Sunbutter for a nut-free option
1 tsp walnut oil, optional (flax or hemp seeds are great for omega three's and fiber)
GARNISH
Cacao powder, cinnamon, cacao nibs, chopped walnuts
DIRECTIONS:
- Place slightly softened frozen banana chunks, 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:
- Beyond potassium, bananas are a great source of Vitamin C, B6, 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:
- Blend in 1 heaping tsp of your favorite greens protein powder or chlorella
- Blend in 1 tbsp calcium and iron rich alkalizing raw almond butter or chia seeds to aid bone health