Happy April Fools Day!!
I don’t like Aprils Fools Day! I never trust anything that happens on that day. I don’t like tricks, it freaks me out. Isn’t that weird? However, I don’t mind playing a few tricks myself. lol Well today is another smoothie Monday! I am telling you, I am soooooooo loving my smoothies! It’s amazing of all the fun combinations you can make!! Last Monday, I told you I was going to attempt a smoothie that tasted like cake. Well I didn’t! I was going to, but I wanted to keep the recipe healthy! After all it’s the beginning of the week and after the weekend and Easter, it’s best to start the week off on the right foot! So today I have for you a creamy, thick banana, vanilla smoothie! I am calling it my Banilla Breeze!
This smoothie is so good and creamy and has a little bit of a tropical feel to it, do to the coconut milk. What I love about it, is that it’s almost like a milk shake, but healthy! And who doesn’t like a nice milkshake?
Ok, so I added a dab of whip cream over the top. I just couldn’t resist! Plus the sprinkles. I was thinking cake when I was making this! But this is way better than cake!!! I have recently started getting into Protein Powders and I didn’t realize how thick Protein Powder can make a smoothie. I am just loving that! I tried protein powder about 6 months ago and I was afraid of using it again because I got a really bad stomach ache from it, but now it seems like I am ok using it. That is why I have gone light on the powder in this recipe. I just want to make sure I don’t get that stomach ache! That was not fun!! Do you use Protein Powder? Do you have a brand you recommend? I used Designer Whey French Vanilla that I picked up from Trader Joe’s. I am liking the flavor of it, but if you have any other suggestions I would love it!
- 1 large Banana, frozen
- 1 cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk (from a carton)
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ scoop french vanilla protein powder
- 1 dash stevia (optional)
- ½ cup ice
- Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
Well today I am off to Monterrey after work today! It’s going to be a long drive and a long day, but it will be great to see all of my co-workers. It’s so nice to get out of the office, even though I’ll still be working!
Have a great week!
Toodles,
Jennifer
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I was smelling a screen of my computer because google made a trick on me 😉 I always forget about a fools day.
I don’t like April Fools Day, I never know if it’s a joke or not!
This sounds so delicious, and the nutrition facts are fabulous, too! 🙂
Thanks Hannah!! Love the nutritional stats on this one!
Awesome smoothie!
Thanks Ashley!!
This looks so refreshing! I use Body Fortress protein powder, the vanilla is delicious! I get it at Walmart for under $20.00 and it has 60 grams of protein per serving. I can’t wait to try this smoothie…thanks for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
Ohhh, thanks Lisa! Next time I go to Walmart, I am going to look for the protein powder! I can’t wait!! Thanks for having me on Mix it Up Monday!
This smoothie is so cute. Love the addition of the rainbow sprinkles on top!
Thank you!! I kind of have a thing with sprinkles!! 🙂
It sure looks tempting. I hope this is no April Fool’s trick. Sounds great. I’ve been drinking smoothies lately. Thank you for the recipe.
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I love milkshakes, so if I can get a healthier one, I am all on board. I keep frozen bananas around all the time (my ice cream substittue) so this could work out well.
Your smoothie looks so delicious and I love your photos!
Jen – love these pics! My fave I think that you’ve ever posted. Pinning! And of the protein powders out there, and I rarely use them (it’s been years!) but when I did, the vegan ones bothered my stomach the least. Sun Warrior brand is what I used. I kwym about the stomach stuff. I want that straw & sprinkles…and shake!
I also do not trust anything that happens on April Fool’s Day 🙂 This smoothie recipe looks great ! Thank you for sharing at our ALL MY BLOGGY FRIENDS party 🙂
Thank you for having me!! I know April Fools Day is a scary day! lol So silly!