Power Smoothie
The protein-packed breakfast that keeps kids satisfied for 4-5 hours
Ingredients
- 1 banana (frozen for best texture) / 118g
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (plain) / 125g
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter / 32g
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats / 20g
- ¾ cup 1% milk / 180ml
Instructions
- Add frozen banana, Greek yogurt, and peanut butter to blender
- Pour in oats and milk
- Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth
- Pour into cup and serve immediately for best taste
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Assumptions: 1 medium banana (118g), ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (125g), 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (32g, ~190 kcal/7g protein), ¼ cup dry oats (20g), ¾ cup 1% milk (180ml). Values vary by milk fat % and PB brand.
Pro Tips for Success
- Freeze bananas ahead: Peel and freeze ripe bananas in chunks for the perfect creamy texture
- Prep oats: Soak oats in milk for 5 minutes before blending for smoother consistency
- Picky eater hack: Start with more banana and less peanut butter, gradually increase protein over time
- Make it chocolatey: Add 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder for "chocolate milk" appeal
- Batch prep: Pre-portion ingredients in freezer bags, blend with milk each morning
Kid-Friendly Variations
Chocolate Version: Add 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder + 1 tsp honey
Berry Boost: Replace banana with ½ cup mixed berries (add extra honey if needed)
Vanilla Dream: Add ½ tsp vanilla extract + pinch of cinnamon
Allergy-Friendly: Replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or almond butter
Extra Veggies: Add handful of spinach (kids won't taste it but you'll boost nutrition)