When I was in Calgary visiting my family, my sis made me a peanut butter oatmeal smoothie one morning for breakfast. I sipped on it (trying my best not to inhale it because it was so good), while I made my nephews “Auntie Angie’s” special pancakes, of course with their eager help. And chocolate chips! Between the smoothie my sis made me and my nephews undying love for their Auntie, I felt a bit like a hero that morning. When I was back in Ontario, I found myself making it for a week straight to comfort my homesick self.
After mentioning it on the blog, I received a few requests for the recipe so I thought I would make a version at home and share it with you. This recipe today is more of a dessert version of my sister’s breakfast smoothie, but I will tell you what she put in the breakfast version: almond milk, a heaping tablespoon of natural peanut butter, rolled oats (I think she probably used 1/4 cup?), a large banana, and ice. The rolled oats really help thicken it up and give it a bit more staying power. She also likes to add in a tbsp of coconut oil for its health benefits, and in her own smoothie she also adds honey and Greek yogurt.
This recipe today is a cross between my Peanut Butter Crunch Blizzard and Kristi’s PB Oatmeal breakfast smoothie. Oh boy, it’s a doozy! In my blizzard recipes, I made banana soft serve in the processor for the “ice cream” base, but in this one, I made it smoothie style for a larger serving size. Like in my blizzard recipes, the key here is to use frozen bananas for an ice cream like texture. I also added chia seeds instead of oats for thickening and made some quick and easy PB crunch balls.
After pouring the smoothies into glasses, I crumbled the peanut butter balls into the smoothie and ate it with a spoon! All by myself, I might add, because Eric loathes peanut butter. I’m pretty sure if he hears me beg, “JUST TRY IT, You can grow to LOVE peanut butter, I promise!” one more time, he may divorce me.
Where’s a PB lovin’ sis when you need her?!
I had every good intention of saving the second smoothie for tonight’s dessert, but I quickly threw that plan out the window when I guzzled it at 6:45am this morning. There is no hope for me.
Peanut Butter Bomb Smoothie for Two
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Yield: 3 cups
for the smoothies:
- 2 cups almond milk
- 2 large frozen ripe bananas
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 3 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ice, if desired
- Peanut butter crunch balls (below), crumbled on top
for the peanut butter crunch balls: (yield: 19-20 mini bites)
- 1 cup rolled oats, ground into flour (or use 1 cup + 2 tbsp oat flour)
- 1 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt
- 3 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp almond milk
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup rice crisp cereal
1. In the blender, grind the rolled oats into a flour or just use oat flour. In a food processor, process together the ingredients for the crunch balls (except for the rice crisp cereal). Adjust to taste. If batter is dry, add a touch more liquid. Stir in the cereal and form into tiny balls. I made about 19. Store leftovers in freezer.
2. In a blender, add the smoothie ingredients, except for the crunch balls, and blend until smooth. Add ice if desired. Pour into two glasses and top with crumbled crunch balls. Serve immediately with a spoon!
Yum! I added some raw chocolate protein powder to this and it is wonderful!!!! Thanks for the great recipe!
I’m curious–is there a substitute for bananas? Even the smell of bananas makes me feel sick (blah!) Also, is this considered a healthy treat or not?
I’m curious about this as well. I’ve skimmed all the comments up to this point trying to find the answer. I know dome smoothies that require banana don’t have a strong banana flavor buuuut I’d still know it was there lol
Made this last night for supper – so good! I didn’t quite get the ice creamy ’cause I was too impatient to let my banana freeze, but I’m making it again for breakfast tomorrow :)
This turned out beautifully. Thick consistency and delicious. The peanut butter crunch balls were delightful surprises floating through the smoothie. The oats make it satisfying and filling and it seems to be a nutrient-rich recipe (even though there is a small amount of sugar and maple syrup). Thanks for yet another wonderful recipe Angela.
Delicious, delicious, delicious! The crunch balls really make it!!
This was AWESOME! It really is the perfect amount for 2 people! I made this for me and my hubby for breakfast this morning and he said that he would drink this instead of a milkshake any day! I pretty much filled my glass with the crumbled peanut butter balls haha.. so good!
I make this smoothie regularly, it’s so good and healthy! I haven’t made the PB balls for the top, instead, I add a few shakes of cinnamon, SO GOOD!!! :)
The crunch balls really make this smoothie for me. I love having a bit of texture in a smoothie. I feel like it tricks my mind into believing that I am actually eating something as opposed to drinking my meal.
I did not make the crunch balls to go on top, as I am too lazy but this smoothie rocked! YUM!!!!
I make something similar to this, but I add some cinnamon and a few drops of honey as well. Yum!
Fantastic! My husband and I were in the mood for something sweet but quick and this did the trick! We’ve been following your blog for a few weeks now and this is in our top 3 recipes from your site.
Thanks so much!
Lise & Josh
I added a tablespoon of chocolate hemp protein powder…yum!
did you Use ice for the smoothie in this picture or no??
I just made this, and it’s sooo wonderful! I only made a half batch, because I would have no doubt downed the entire thing in one sitting. Hah.
This concoction is AMAZING! Yum!! Question: I’ve been snacking on my extra pb crunch balls after running (I’m an elite runner)– do you have an idea of the calorie count for those? The PB is such a good dose of protein and they are so delicious, I’d love to be able to snack on them as part of my post-training recovery! Getting big doses of protein and replacement calories is really important :)
Made it this morning:
THIS is the freakin’ BEST smoothie I’ve ever had in my whole life :D
I really like and appreciate your blog post.
This was excellent. Not too sweet…so tasty! I’ve recently stopped eating most animal products and refined sugars and find your recipes so simple, hearty and delicious! Thank you!
Can you use puffed amaranth instead of rice crisp? Just thinking with what I have in the pantry
I can’t wait to try this smoothie- this is exactly the recipe I’ve been looking for. Thank you! xx
Hey there, do you think I can omit breakfast with this recipe? I am currently trying to loose weight and want to skip bread. Is this good for a healthy and slimming breakfast? Kind Regards, Valeria
Angela- i just wanted to leave you a quick message to tell you that you have changed my life. i use to hate cooking and thanks to your recipes i have grown to love it so much that it is all i want to do. thank you so much for being a blessing in my life. xx
I haven’t made this smoothie but definitely on my TO DO list. Right now I am enjoying the Gym Rat Smoothie from “Oh She Glows”. To cut back on the calories and fat I substituted the peanut butter for Tru-n powdered Peanut Butter (2 Tbsp), same as P2B. It’s vegan friendly, has a decent flavour (although I have not tried it as a spread but rather just when mixing in smoothie and sauce recipes). Just sharing in case anyone was considering trying it in a smoothie – It works great. Thanks again Angela. Your book is changing the way we eat and I have one child who is loving the Green Monster, the other who is scared of the Green color but I’m working on it.
That should say Tru-nut, not Tru-n. lol
Angela, my husband’s stepmom introduced me to you over the holidays and I love your blog and recipes! I make this smoothie all the time now. I blogged about it here:
http://tinaschic.com/2016/01/peanut-butter-bomb-smoothies/
Also, I tried your chocolate chip cookie dough bars and they are amazing. My favorite so far has to be your peanut butter cookie dough bites! That’s 3 for 3 all fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing and I can’t wait to try the next. :)
Hi Tina, I’m so happy to hear you’ve been enjoying the blog and the recipes. I hope you love whatever you try next just as well! Thanks for the sweet message. :)