Every year when the weather begins to warm up, I get on a
smoothie kick. This year is no
different. While we have been having
temperatures in the mid 70’s, my son and I have been enjoying smoothies on a
daily basis. In fact, many days we have
more than one. Lately we have been
experimenting with new recipes, hence the recent influx of smoothie recipe
posts. I am always looking for healthy,
dairy-free, gluten-free, kid-friendly smoothie ideas. Recently Gwyneth Paltrow’s new cookbook, It’sAll Good, has been a great source of inspiration. You can view it and buy it HERE. This smoothie is a spin on one of her many
delicious recipes in the book. It is
packed with protein, satisfying, sweet and great for kids. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
My two-and-a-half year old son absolutely LOVES almond
butter. He eats it by the spoonful so
this smoothie is his new favorite. It is
great for breakfast, an afternoon snack or even dessert!
1 Frozen Banana
1 ½ Cups Unsweetened Almond Milk
2 Tbls Almond Butter
1 ½ Tbls Cacao Powder
1 Tbls Sweetener of your choice (Agave, Honey or Pure Maple
Syrup) or 1 Date
A Few Dashes of Ground Cinnamon (to taste) (Helps regulate
blood sugar)
A Handful of Ice (to desired consistency)
1 Tbls Organic Gluten Free Oats (optional) (Great for nursing mothers or after a workout)
For Garnish:
A Sprinkling of Bee Pollen (optional) (for added allergy
protection…great in the spring and fall)
A Sprinkling of Gluten Free Oats (optional) (for added
hydration…great for nursing mothers)
Serves 2
Place of the ingredients into a high-powered blender and
combine until smooth. Pour into glasses,
sprinkle on garnishes and enjoy! You can
buy BPA-free stainless steel straws (like pictured) HERE.
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