If you enjoy the combined flavors of peanut butter and jelly, this smoothie will take you back to your childhood. Inspired by a recipe from Greensmoothies.com, it combines almond butter with yummy red grapes, giving it that peanut butter and jelly flavor. The almond butter tastes wonderful and adds some protein and healthy fats to your smoothie. The grapes and spinach include important phytonutrients and antioxidants. The almond milk and bananas gives this delicious green smoothie recipe a creamy, smooth texture.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 cups of sweet red grapes
- 4 tablespoons of almond butter
- 2 cups of fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 bananas
- 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk
How to Make It:
Wash the red grapes and the baby spinach. Peel the bananas and then cut them into chunks.
Place the almond milk in the blender and then add the spinach. Start blending on low until the mixture is smooth. Add the grapes, bananas and the almond butter. Keep blending, increasing the speed. Continue until the mixture is thick and creamy. Makes two servings.
NOTE: Try freezing the grapes several hours before making this green smoothie, which will result in a cold, refreshing smoothie.