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This Low Fat Banana Bread Smoothie is one of our new smoothie favorites! In terms of flavor we enjoy it a lot, but the real appeal for me is to be able to get a quick E smoothie that is super satisfying for the 3 hour window of fuel burning time on Trim Healthy Mama.
I could have really named this my healthy Carb Craving Crusher smoothie and it would have described it perfectly, but since it tastes reminds me so much of banana bread and since most people love banana bread I went with Low Fat Banana Bread Smoothie. I’ve pictured it with and without an additional handful of fresh or fresh frozen spinach which makes this smoothie even more nutrient dense and doesn’t affect the flavor at all!
I’m a huge spinach fan but not so much in sweet recipes so when my friend, recipe tester, and blog supporter Tammy F. suggested the spinach idea I was a bit skeptical at first, but I like it!
The spinach flavor totally is undiscernable to myself and all my testers with the spinach added. But for those who prefer to have their banana bread a nice tan color, you can leave the greens out and still get a nutritional powerhouse of a shake!
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This drink is packed with nutritional density! I chose collagen instead of regular on plan protein powder because of the lighter flavor that doesn’t overpower the delicate nutty flavor of the small amount of almond butter, and because……collagen. <3Every ingredient in this fantastic smoothie lends itself to helping ensure that the slow burning carbs in this drink will crush those unhealthy carb cravings and rev up your metabolism while your body burns through them!
Low Fat Banana Split Smoothie
Do you LOVE smoothies? I sure do and I see no reason why a low fat (E) smoothie can’t be every bit as yummy and satisfying as a low carb (S) version. But don’t take my word for it try this smoothie for yourself and why you’re at it be sure and try my other well loved low fat (E) smoothie the Low Fat Banana Split…. it is beyond yum!
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Low Fat Banana Bread Smoothie
Ingredients
3/4 cup unsweetened blue diamond almond milk
1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese (1% or Daisy 2%)
2 tablespoons gentle sweet or 1 tablespoon pyure (to taste)
1/2 banana
2 tablespoon old fashioned oatmeal
1 tsp. all natural almond butter (no sugar added)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 generous pinches mineral salt
1 1/2 tablespoons collagen
1 handful fresh or (fresh frozen) spinach ~ optional but is flavorless in this shake
1 cup ice
extra cinnamon (for topping - optional)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
- Pour into a 24 oz container if using 1 cup ice and a quart jar if using more ice.
- Sprinkle with extra cinnamon and serve immediately.
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Loved this smoothie! Thanks!
Hi Edith! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for stopping by to let me know. 🙂 <3
This was so very tasty! Very good! I have a question. I am new to TMH and wonder if this should be drank by itself as a meal or can it be a dessert to go with an E meal? Maybe 1/2 recipie for dessert or still too many carbs?
So glad to hear that you enjoyed it! I drink it by itself for breakfast. I would think that a 1/2 recipe could work if you had an Fp meal or very light E.
ABSOLUTELY one of my FAVORITES!! And it certainl y did taste like banana bread!! I used 1 tsp peanut butter because I had run out of my almond butter… no peanutty taste at all!!♡♡
Yay, Terri. I’m so glad it was a hit and thanks for letting me know. <3
Is the oatmeal cooked, or the dry oats?
The oats need to be dry. 🙂
Loved this so much!!!! Made as posted (almost). I had three tablespoons of old fashioned oats in the package instead of two, so I threw all three into the recipe. (Who wants one tablespoon left in the bag?). As I started to sip, I thought, “no way this is going to get me through to lunch.” It did! …and then some! So filling! I do have question, could I toss the whole banana in and would it still be a THM-E? I just hate having a leftover half a banana. (I will say, it had a VERY banana-e flavor with the 1/2 banana. )
Hi Valerie! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it and now you’ve got me wanting to make one. 🙂 <3 Yes, sadly a half of a banana is all that is allowed. The size of bananas varies so much, though so I always go with half of a large one. 🙂
Wow! This tastes AMAZING! Just what I needed for a cold January morning 🙂
Tastes just like banana bread! This will definitely be one of my new go to’s!
Thanks, Dianne! I have no idea why I crave this so much in the winter. <3
Teresia – I agree I have been totally craving this! Love it sooooo much!
Thanks, Dianne! <3
Could protein powder be substituted for the collagen?
If so, would the amounts stay the same?
Thanks, DJ
Hi DJ. The flavor will change a bit if you make the sub but you sure can. You’ll need to use 1/4 cup of the protein powder if it’s your only protein source for the meal or snack.
E’s are so hard for me but this is a winner! I use 1T of peanut flour and 1 scoop protein instead of PB and it tastes amazing. Does this still keep it an E?
Thanks Kristin and I’m so glad it’s a help to you!