Peanut Butter Green Smoothie tastes like a creamy dessert, but it’s full of healthy kale. And you only need five ingredients to make this dairy-free vegan smoothie.
This recipe was originally posted 8/29/2016.
I admit, some days I feel like have a chocolate or peanut butter smoothie for breakfast.
Do you ever feel that way?
However, I know I should try to start my day with some super healthy greens.
So one morning I came up with a solution.
Why not add a handful of kale or spinach to my milkshake smoothie to get the best of both worlds?
In addition, I decided to add Medjool dates to make it naturally sweet.
I promise you won’t even taste the kale!
And if kale isn’t your thing, spinach is even easier to camouflage.
You’ll be left with a creamy peanut butter smoothie that just happens to be a vibrant green color.
And if you or your kids are allergic to peanuts, you can make a Peanut Butter Green Smoothie with another nut butter, like almond, cashew, or sunbutter.
This Peanut Butter Green Smoothie is perfect as a recovery meal after a run or workout.
It’s high in potassium, an essential electrolyte we sweat out during exercise.
And it also contains a healthy mix of carbohydrate, fat, and protein.
Plus it’s high in vitamins A and C, along with calcium and iron.
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Make sure your Peanut Butter Green Smoothie is completely blended before serving.
I use a Vitamix, but any high-speed blender will work.
This recipe makes two small smoothies or one large smoothie.
Peanut Butter Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk, (I used organic soy)
- 1 handful kale, ribs removed, about 2 large leaves (or substitute fresh spinach)
- 3 Medjool dates, pits removed
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter, (or other nut butter)
- 2 frozen bananas
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender, such as a Vitamix, and blend on high until combined.
- Pour in a glass and enjoy!
Strength and Sunshine
When I see PB I’m just one big happy girl 😉
Amy
You and me both!
Linda @ Veganosity
I always add kale or spinach to my smoothies. I love the peanut butter in this recipe!
Amy
Thanks Linda! It’s really yummy. 🙂
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
I love adding spinach in my smoothies! The more greens you can pack in the better! Looks delicious.
Amy
Thanks Sophia! I usually make this one with kale.
Jenn
I make something very similar to this…it’s one of our favorites!! Nut butter and kale are always my go-to in smoothies!
Amy
Great minds, Jenn! 🙂
Cadry
I love peanut butter in my smoothies too. Plus, it gives the drink staying power that it wouldn’t have otherwise. Without something filling like that in a smoothie, I get hungry again much quicker. Looks great, Amy!
Amy
Thanks Cadry! I agree, I need something substantial in my smoothies.
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition
I always throw in spinach or kale to my smoothies but never taste it because there’s so much other tasty stuff in there like in your smoothie!
I love peanut butter so this looks delicious!!
Amy
Yes, I love that you get the pretty green color but yet it doesn’t taste like a blended up salad.
Jess
I like the way you think – I’m all for starting my day with PB or chocolate too!
Amy
May as well start the day on a sweet note, right? 🙂
Molly Kumar
Green Smoothies are my goto feel good food and this one really looks GORGEOUS ! What a great combination to use greens + peanut butter #nom
Amy
Thanks Molly! I’m happy you like green smoothies and peanut butter, too! 🙂
Sarah
I make a smoothie like this too! Perfect way to get a boost of greens into my kiddos in the morning!
Amy
That’s great! You have very healthy kids.
Kristina
So, this smoothie is amazing! I did make a change because I didn’t have frozen bananas,
So I added one non-frozen banana
And 1/2 a cup of frozen pineapple instead. I usually stick to my recipe for green smoothies, and I love kale in the morning (it gives me energy), but I woke up this morning craving peanut butter, so I went searching through my Smoothie board on Pinterest and found this recipe. I’m so glad I did!
Amy
Thank you so much, Kristina! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed it!
Jill
I made this and it’s yummy!!! One question though, can I use honey instead of dates? I tried the dates and my vita mix just couldn’t get the dates mixed down, so I had chunks of dates.
Amy
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Jill! You can use any sweetener you like instead of the dates. I sometimes use agave when I don’t have any dates.