Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl (GLP-1 Breakfast Idea)
Look forward to a breakfast that tastes like dessert during your GLP-1 weight loss journey. This nutrient-dense bowl is the perfect way to start your busy day.
Ingredients
For the Smoothie Bowl
- 1 frozen banana (previously peeled and sliced)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat)
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 ice cubes
Optional Toppings
- 2 tbsp granola
- Sliced banana
- Chia seeds
- Drizzle of peanut butter
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Prepare the banana: If you haven't already, peel and slice a ripe banana, place the slices in a freezer bag, and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Add ingredients to blender: Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender in this order: almond milk first (prevents sticking), then Greek yogurt, peanut butter, protein powder, flaxseed, cinnamon, and frozen banana on top.
- Blend until smooth: Start blending on low speed, then gradually increase to high and blend for 30-60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
- Check consistency: If too thick to blend properly, add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the smoothie and add a teaspoon of honey or a few drops of vanilla extract if you want it sweeter.
- Serve immediately: Pour into a bowl if eating with a spoon, or into a glass if drinking, and add any desired toppings.
- Adjust for sipping: If you plan to sip this slowly over 30-60 minutes, make it thinner by adding extra almond milk so it doesn't become too thick as it sits.