I must have a thing with Peanut Butter Banana. I love the combination. I think these flavors are great together. So, I have another meal that features these two All Stars. I think even Elvis would approve. This is a great meal pre OR post working. I actually JUST had this post run. I don't like to run or workout on a full stomach so I tend to eat my meal after. This is delicious, filling, and REALLY good for you. It's also super easy.
A couple of tips. On the package of Nutiva Chia seeds, and I assume other brands as well, there are directions to make a paste with water. I do that ahead of time, perhaps before my run, and let it sit. The seeds expand, creating a paste. You can add this paste to a variety of dishes. You won't use all the paste, so just save it in the fridge for the next meal.
This recipe is also a GREAT way to get rid of those bananas gone bad. The more ripe a banana is, the more banana-y it tastes. It's not really "bad", it just isn't pretty anymore. Bananas also lend shakes and smoothies their smoothness.
What you need:
1/2 C lowfat yogurt/greek yogurt
1 tbls natural peanut butter or almond butter
1 tbls chia seed paste
1 very ripe banana
1 C unsweetened original almond milk
A blender
How to make it:
Put all the ingredients in the blender and blend. Duh.
I guess I can be all chef like and tell you there's a specific way, but there isn't. If it helps you, I put the milk in first, then everything else. No particular order. I just think putting the milk in first keeps it from clumping on the sides of the blender. I'm greedy and I want all the of the food in my body and not stuck to the side of my blender.
Another helpful tip is to have some water handy. The recipe makes a pretty thick shake. I like it like that but not everyone does. So, if it's too thick for you, add some cold water, a little at a time, to thin the mixture. If you want it more shake like you can add ice OR freeze your banana.
Nutritional inforomation:
Calories - 400
Carbs - 55 g
Fat - 17 g
Protein - 14 g
Sugars - 33 g
Now, I know some of you are zoning in on those carbs and sugar grams. Remember, I said pre/post work out, right? You'll need it. They're not empty carbs. It's natural sugars. And you're burning them! They are fueling your workout so enjoy them.
