This is how we eat on hot days. No need to run the oven or stove. This is light and refreshing... Just take some cool fruit and blend! It's also a delicious, sweet treat instead of ice cream. The heavy cream gives it the richness of a milkshake, but substitute with any kind of milk if you prefer something other than dairy.
This milkshake is tasty without needing any concentrated sweeteners. Bee pollen provides a bit of sweetening, but is way more nourishing and nutritionally balanced than honey. If you don't have any, you could substitute with honey, if desired. It would still be delicious with just the grapes and banana for sweetening, really, but I like adding bee pollen for its nutritional benefits.
You will need some frozen grapes and a frozen banana to make the recipe, so make those in advance if you haven't got them in stock.
Ingredients:
1 frozen banana (here's how we freeze them to perfection)
2 c frozen grapes
1/4 c peanut butter (see how we make it ourselves here)
1/4 c heavy cream (or 1 c alternative milk of choice)
1 tb bee pollen (or honey, if desired)
2 c water (use less water if using milk instead of cream)
Blend until creamy & smooth. Enjoy!
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Milkshake
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Write commentsI love healthy shakes ~ especially with peanut butter!
ReplyYum! I just had a pb & j for lunch so next time I'll try this instead :)
ReplyThat looks really YUMMY!
ReplyI was excited to find this because I have purchased so many grapes, over the summer, from my farmer friend at the farmers market and they're just sitting in the freezer. I haven't known what to do with them except eat them plain. This recipe will be a hit, although we prefer to substitute organic yogurt or kefir for the heavy cream. I enjoy your blog so much, thanks :-).
ReplyThank you Brenda! Yogurt or kefir would be perfect in this.
ReplyWow such a deep purple color! Nice!
ReplyI saw this on Allergy Free Weds - if you're interested, I also shared my recipes on there: my banana bread muffins and mocha banana protein soft serve. Have a great morning :)
Sounds yummy! Thanks :)
ReplyYUM, I hope that you can link this up tonight at Gluten Free Fridays! It actually will go live tonight at 7:05 pm eastern! We are having a giveaway this week from Domata Gluten Free Products! Hope that you can join us, I'd love for you to share some of your awesome goodies!!
ReplyCindy
Hi Mellow, I have an award for you over on my blog!
ReplySuch a beautiful color, too. Nice and easy and super nutritional. This is how I like to eat, too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyLooks so healthy. I will wait for the summer and try it then.
ReplyI know, it's a bit cold for frosty beverages right now!
ReplyYour smoothie looks delicious. I like the way you have used frozen grapes, and the colour is fantastic.
ReplyThanks April!
ReplyI'll bet this would be a kid's delight in the summer, who doesn't like PB&J?! Thanks for sharing on Hearth & Soul Hop. :)
ReplyWow, this is awesome!
ReplyI love peanut butter and jelly!! I usually go through a "no-bake" stage during part of the summer.
ReplyThanks so much for sharing at The Creative HomeAcre Hop! Looking forward to seeing what you share this week!
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Oh Yummy!!! Thanks for sharing on Wildcrafting Wednesday!
ReplyLooks so yummy! Bet it would be great in popsicles too! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Eco-Kids Tuesday! I featured it today! Hope to see you there! http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2013/07/eco-kids-tuesday_30.html
ReplyHi Mellow,
ReplyI just love the color of this Milkshake. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
We'll have to give this a try with sunbutter! Thanks for sharing on Tuesday Greens!
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