Snickers Protein Smoothie – Eating Bird Food

This snickers protein smoothie is filled with wholesome actual meals substances, over 20 grams of protein and tastes like a liquid snickers bar!

Should you’re a fan of my well-liked snickers stuffed dates you’re going to like this snickers protein smoothie!

It’s made with frozen banana, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, peanut butter, dates and peanuts. When blended up it tastes identical to a liquid snickers bar, so is the proper recipe to make every time a candy craving strikes. And wish to know the very best half? It’s filled with over 20 grams of protein!

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie

• It tastes like dessert, however is made with wholesome substances.
• Has over 20 grams of protein making it a fantastic breakfast possibility or post-workout snack.
• Tremendous fast & straightforward to make. Simply add every part to your blender and mix till easy!

Elements & Substitutions

• almond milk – I favor unsweetened almond milk as a result of it’s low in energy and sugar, however any dairy-free milk will work. Oat milk or coconut milk could be my second alternative for a creamier possibility. Should you don’t want this smoothie to be vegan you should utilize complete milk or 2% milk.
• frozen banana – provides creaminess and a bit sweetness – it’s what provides this smoothie its thick consistency. You should definitely take a look at my information for find out how to freeze bananas.
• chocolate protein powder – provides a ton of chocolate taste and is the primary supply of protein! I personally love Nuzest protein powder. It’s plant-based, has minimal substances and tastes scrumptious. (Use code eatingbirdfood for 15% off your order.) Should you don’t have chocolate protein powder available, use what you’ve got. Vanilla could be my second alternative, however unsweetened protein powder would additionally work.
• peanut butter – search for pure peanut butter that doesn’t have any added substances. The ingredient listing ought to simply learn peanuts and salt (or simply peanuts)! You too can use peanut butter powder (my fave band is PB2). Can’t do peanuts? You should utilize almond butter or any nut or seed butter you like.
• cocoa powder – enhances the chocolate taste to provide it that basic snickers style.
• peanuts – provides extra protein and contributes to that Snickers-like taste. Similar to with the peanut butter, in case you can’t do peanuts, simply skip them or use almonds or one other nut.
• medjool dates – for that pure caramel-like sweetness. I used complete medjool dates, however you can even make my 4-ingredient date caramel sauce and use 2 Tablespoons of that on this smoothie. If you wish to decrease the sugar content material of this smoothie you’ll be able to swap the dates for stevia or monkfruit, it simply received’t have that very same caramel style.
• ice cubes – helps make this smoothie thicker… and colder!

Learn how to Make

This snickers protein smoothie couldn’t get any simpler to make!  Place all substances right into a excessive velocity blender and mix till easy.

Pour right into a glass and prime with chopped peanuts, cacao nibs and a drizzle of peanut butter or most well-liked toppings. Get pleasure from!

Can I Make This Smoothie With out a Banana?

The frozen banana on this recipe provides the smoothie a thick and creamy texture and it additionally provides a little bit of sweetness, with out being too overpowering. Should you’re searching for a low-sugar possibility, are allergic to bananas or just don’t like them, listed below are some concepts for replacements: frozen zucchini, frozen avocado chunks or frozen cauliflower. Should you do change the banana I’d advocate holding the medjool date on this smoothie or including a sweetener of your alternative for some sweetness.

Can I Make This Smoothie With out Protein Powder?

Should you don’t have protein powder available or simply aren’t a fan, you’ll be able to add protein in a wide range of methods. You possibly can combine in Greek yogurt, cottage cheese or extra nuts or nut butter. Simply one thing to notice is that in case you do add yogurt or cottage cheese, it’d change the flavour of this smoothie as it can add some tang.

Flip This Smoothie Right into a Smoothie Bowl

Should you’re a fan of smoothie bowls and need a thicker consistency I’d add much less liquid and extra frozen banana! This may assist obtain that tremendous creamy ice-cream like consistency that’s good to serve with a spoon.

On the subject of the toppings, be at liberty to get inventive and use no matter you’ve got available! My very best toppings for a snickers smoothie bowl could be chopped peanuts, cacao nibs, shredded coconut, chia seeds, granola and a drizzle of peanut butter. Yum!

Smoothie Storage Ideas

• Retailer the smoothie in a glass container with an hermetic lid (I like to make use of huge mouth mason jars, however a thermos would most likely work very well too). Seal the container and place within the fridge as quickly as attainable.
• Attempt to fill the container to the highest to keep away from additional air which can trigger the smoothie to oxidize.
• Take the smoothie out of the fridge while you’re able to drink it. Give it a very good shake and luxuriate in.
• Plan to drink the smoothie inside 24 hours — it most likely received’t preserve for much longer than that.

Extra Smoothie Recipes to Attempt

You should definitely take a look at the entire smoothie recipes in addition to the protein recipes on EBF!