Hy-Vee Healthy You: Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie Bowls

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a healthier fat profile, while sunflower seed butter is often more affordable.

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Oat milk is a great alternative for creaminess, while regular milk is often cheaper.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup provides a unique flavor, while agave syrup is generally less expensive.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate has health benefits, and cocoa nibs can be a cost-effective option.

Grab a blender.

Add 3 frozen bananas to the blender.

Pour in 1 cup of Hy-Vee unsweetened almond milk.

Add 1/2 cup of blueberries.

Add 1/2 cup of Hy-Vee quick oats.

Add 1 to 2 large handfuls of baby spinach.

Add 3 tablespoons of powdered peanut butter.

Add 3 tablespoons of chocolate performance inspired whey protein powder.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Blend the mixture until smooth.

Pour the mixture into two bowls.

For toppings, divide another 1/2 cup of blueberries between the bowls.

Add toasted coconut chips on top.

Add Hy-Vee shortcuts pineapple chunks on top.

Sprinkle with Chia seeds.

Serve with granola on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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