Have I ever told you about my go to breakfast shake? Well, if you are a part of the unfortunate, unenlightened few, then today is your lucky day :)
I absolutely adore chocolate... And peanut butter... And coffee. No apologies, no excuses, it's just the way it is. So when I got the opportunity to combine my three favorite food groups into one mouth watering, filling and nutritious breakfast shake for around 300 calories, I was slightly overjoyed.
I cannot take full credit for this recipe as I got the technique while attending a gluten and dairy free cooking class by a wonderful local foodie named Amy Grady. She is also the author of the blog At My Kitchen Table. (please check it out, she is amazing!)
The creamy base for this (not) milkshake is, drumroll please... A banana. It lends an amazingly smooth, thick, and creamy texture as well as a delightful mild banana flavor. I have made this for quite a few friends and they all agree, it's D-lish!
Peanut Butter Mocha Breakfast Shake:
- 1 tsp instant coffee (or shot of espresso, or instant espresso powder)
- 1 heaping tsp cocoa powder
- 1 packet Stevia in the Raw
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 12-14 ice cubes
- 2 tbsp creamy, natural peanut butter
- 1 banana, peeled
- 8 oz cold water
Combine the first 4 ingredients in your blender and blend on low for 15 seconds or so to combine.
Add the remaining ingredients and pulse a few times to break up the ice, turn your blender to high and let 'er rip until you have a rich creamy shake! (Mine usually takes 45 seconds to a minute.)
This recipe could easily serve two at only 150 calories each. (but honestly, I am a little greedy and keep it all for myself, don't tell though.)
I have also tweaked this recipe and made ice cream in my ice cream maker... Yeah, it's pretty awesome ;) I will get to that when the weather warms up a little :)
Enjoy! Please leave me some feedback and thanks for reading!
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