Peanut-butter Chocolate Shake

This smoothie is good enough to pass for desert and to be called a milkshake.

In a blender add:

1-2 cups water. (If you are using powdered milk or morning moo, use 2 cups of water.  If you are using almond milk, add just 1 cup of water.)

2 tablespoons all natural peanut butter (no added sugar, this can be fresh ground peanuts or a natural peanut butter such as Adams.  My preference is fresh ground and the calorie, fat, carbohydrate, and protein information below is for fresh ground peanut butter) Click here for health benefits of peanut butter.

1 banana Click here for health benefits of bananas.

1 cup rolled oats or rolled barley  (The information below is for rolled barley) Click here for health benefits of rolled oats.  Click here for health benefits of rolled barley.

1/2 cup powdered milk or morning moo  (The information below is for powdered milk)  Update 5/17/19 I now use almond milk almost all the time instead of powdered milk or morning moo.  In this case, I would use 1 cup of almond milk.

1/4 - 1/2 cup stevia or other non-sugar, non-corn syrup sweetener (The information below if for stevia.  It is important to note that stevia comes in various forms and consistencies so should be added according to taste and need.  It is the same for other non-sugar sweeteners.)  Click here for health benefits of stevia.

2 carrots  (Carrots provide a vegetable AND help to sweeten)  Click here for health benefits of carrots.

1 scoop protein  (The information below is for whey protein.  I often prefer pea protein; however it is often more expensive.) Click here for health benefits of whey protein.  Click here for health benefits of pea protein.

2 tablespoons non sweetened coco (ire bakers chocolate) Click here for health benefits of baking chocolate.  Update 5/17/19, I almost always use Dutch baking chocolate now.  Same amount, 2 tablespoons.
Alternative ingredient:
1 teaspoon virgin organic coconut oil  Health benefits, Cognitive benefits.

Blend well

Add a little ice at the time until you have the volume, chill, and consistency you desire.  Blend a little at a time each time you add ice.

You can share with others, drink all at once, or over time.  This contains foods from all of the areas of "My Plate."

This is a close approximation as not all bananas or carrots are the same size.

Total calories  894
Total Fat  12.5 grams
Total Fiber 21.5 grams
Total Carbohydrates 134.4

Grapefruit Vegetable Smoothie - Another surprisingly good and healthy smoothie, with nutritional information

In a blender add:

1 large or 2 small peeled grapefruits

1 cup water

1 small or 1/2 large cucumber

1 stalk celery

1 cup green cabbage

1 cup rolled oats or rolled barley

1/4 cup walnuts

1 scoop protein powder

Stevia to taste (you may also use another non sugar or non corn syrup healthy sweetener) 

Ice (a little at a time, blend, then add more until you have the desired consistency)

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