Green Monkey Nutty Morning Boost—Breakfast for 1
The Green Monkey Nutty Morning Boost is a revitalizing American breakfast smoothie. It blends the creamy richness of peanut butter with the natural sweetness of bananas, and the nutritional punch of spinach, creating a delicious and energizing start to your day.
Meal Type
Breakfast
Cuisine
American
Servings
1
Food Stars
peanut butter, banana, spinach
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Ensure all ingredients are ready: 1 ripe banana, 2 cups fresh spinach, 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter, 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened), 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 cup ice cubes
- Prepare your cookware: a blender, a measuring cup, a tablespoon measure, and a glass for serving
- Peel the ripe banana and break it into smaller pieces for easier blending
- Place the broken banana pieces into the blender
- Measure out 2 cups of fresh spinach using your measuring cup and add it to the blender
- Using your tablespoon measure, scoop out 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter and add it to the blender
- Measure out 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk using your measuring cup and pour it into the blender
- Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the mixture in the blender using your tablespoon measure
- Finally, add half a cup of ice cubes to the mixture in the blender
- Securely close the lid of the blender and blend on high until all ingredients are well combined into a smooth consistency This should take about one minute or two depending on your blender’s power
- Once blended to satisfaction, turn off your blender and carefully pour your Green Monkey Nutty Morning Boost into your serving glass Your breakfast is ready to be enjoyed’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Add 1/2 tsp of matcha powder
- Add 1/2 cup of kale
- Reduce honey to 1/2 tbsp
- Replace almond milk with unsweetened green tea
🧂 Salty
- ‘Add 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
- Increase creamy peanut butter to 3 tablespoons
- Replace almond milk with salted almond milk
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of soy sauce’
🍋 Sour
- Add 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
- Add juice of 1/2 a lemon
- Reduce honey to 1/2 tablespoon
- Increase spinach to 3 cups
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
- Add 1/4 tsp of ground ginger
- Increase the honey to 2 tbsp
🍬 Sweet
- Increase the honey to 2 tablespoons
- Add 1/2 cup of pitted dates
- Add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Replace almond milk with sweetened almond milk
🍄 Umami
- ‘Add 1 tsp of soy sauce
- Add 1/2 tsp of nutritional yeast
- Add a pinch of dried shiitake mushroom powder’
🍸 Alcoholic
- ‘Baileys Almande: The almond flavor in this liqueur complements the almond milk used in the recipe
- RumChata: Its creamy texture and sweet flavor profile match well with the creamy peanut butter and ripe banana in the dish
- Bourbon Whiskey: The subtle sweetness of bourbon pairs well with the honey in the recipe’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘Cold Brew Coffee: The bitterness of the coffee will balance out the sweetness of the banana and honey in the recipe
- Fresh Orange Juice: The acidity and freshness of orange juice can cut through the creaminess of the peanut butter, providing a refreshing contrast
- Almond Milk Smoothie with Berries: The almond milk base will complement the almond milk in your recipe, while berries add a different kind of sweetness and tartness for variety’
🥓 Keto
- ‘Remove 1 ripe banana
- Remove 1 tbsp honey
- Add 1/2 of an avocado
- Add 1 tbsp of chia seeds
- Increase creamy peanut butter to 3 tbsp’
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace creamy peanut butter with 2 tbsp tahini
- Replace honey with 1 tbsp date syrup
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped figs
- Add a pinch of cinnamon
🥑 Paleo
- ‘Replace creamy peanut butter with 2 tbsp almond butter
- Replace honey with 1 tbsp of pure maple syrup’
🐟 Pescatarian
- No changes necessary. The current recipe is already pescatarian friendly.
🌱 Vegan
- Replace the honey with 1 tbsp agave nectar
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes necessary. The recipe is already vegetarian friendly.
🥩 Whole30
- ‘Remove creamy peanut butter
- Replace honey with 1 date for sweetness
- Ensure almond milk is Whole30 compliant’
🧠 Brain Health
- Add 1 tbsp of flaxseeds
- Add 1/4 cup of blueberries
- Replace honey with 1 tbsp of raw cacao powder
- Add 1/2 an avocado
- Replace creamy peanut butter with 2 tbsp of almond butter
🌾 Celiac Disease
- No changes needed. The recipe is already celiac disease friendly as it does not contain any gluten-containing ingredients.
💩 Crohns Disease
- Remove 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- Replace 1 ripe banana with 1/2 ripe banana
- Decrease fresh spinach to 1 cup
- Replace honey with 1 tbsp maple syrup
🩸 Diabetes
- Remove 1 tbsp honey
- Replace 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter with 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
- Add 1/4 tsp cinnamon
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- No changes are necessary for this recipe. All ingredients listed: ripe banana, fresh spinach, creamy peanut butter, unsweetened almond milk, honey, and ice cubes are naturally gluten-free and suitable for someone with gluten intolerance.
🫀 Heart Disease
- Replace creamy peanut butter with 2 tbsp of natural unsalted almond butter
- Replace honey with 1 tbsp of stevia to reduce sugar content
- Add 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed for omega-3 fatty acids
❤️ Heart Health
- Replace creamy peanut butter with 2 tbsp of natural unsalted almond butter
- Replace honey with 1 tbsp of stevia for a lower glycemic index
- Add 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed for extra omega-3 fatty acids
- Add 1/4 cup of blueberries for additional antioxidants
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Replace 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter with 2 tbsp unsalted almond butter
- Replace 1 tbsp honey with 1/2 tbsp honey
- Add 1/4 tsp of ground flaxseeds
- Add 1/4 cup of blueberries
🍔 High Cholesterol
- Decrease creamy peanut butter to 1 tbsp
- Add 1 tbsp flaxseed oil
- Replace honey with 1 tbsp stevia
🦠 Immune System
- Add 1/2 tsp of turmeric
- Add 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger
- Increase spinach to 3 cups
- Add 1 tbsp of chia seeds
- Replace honey with 1 tbsp of manuka honey
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Replace the ripe banana with 1/2 ripe banana
- Replace 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter with 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- Replace 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened with 1/2 cup almond milk, unsweetened
- Remove honey
- Add 1 tbsp maple syrup
💧 Kidney Disease
- Remove 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- Replace 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened with 1 cup of water
- Decrease the honey to 1/2 tbsp
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- No changes necessary. The recipe is already lactose intolerance friendly as it doesn’t contain any lactose-containing ingredients.
🍺 Liver Disease
- Replace 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter with 1 tbsp almond butter
- Replace 1 tbsp honey with 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- Add 1/2 cup blueberries
🤰 Pregnancy
- No changes needed. The recipe is already pregnancy-friendly. All ingredients are safe for consumption during pregnancy and provide beneficial nutrients such as protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Beti’s Reflections
On a recent culinary adventure across America, I stumbled upon a breakfast gem that I just had to share with my fellow food enthusiasts. The Green Monkey Nutty Morning Boost, an American breakfast recipe that’s as fun to say as it is to drink! This healthy breakfast smoothie is the perfect blend of sweet, creamy, and green goodness that will kick start your day in the most delicious way.
The Green Monkey Nutty Morning Boost serves one and is an easy morning boost recipe that caters to those who are looking for dairy-free breakfast smoothies and high protein vegan breakfast ideas. It’s also a great choice for those seeking gluten-free breakfast smoothie recipes.
This nutrient-packed morning boost recipe calls for 1 ripe banana, 2 cups fresh spinach, 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter, 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened), 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 cup ice cubes. The ripe banana brings natural sweetness while the spinach adds a nutritional punch without overpowering the taste. Creamy peanut butter adds richness and protein, while almond milk keeps it light and dairy-free. A touch of honey enhances the sweetness and ice cubes make it refreshingly cold.
To whip up this spinach banana smoothie, start by preparing all your ingredients and cookware: a blender, measuring cup, tablespoon measure, and serving glass. Peel your ripe banana and break it into smaller pieces before adding it to the blender along with fresh spinach measured out using your measuring cup. Scoop out creamy peanut butter using your tablespoon measure and add it to the blender along with unsweetened almond milk measured out using your measuring cup. Add honey using your tablespoon measure followed by ice cubes before blending on high until you achieve a smooth consistency – this should take about one or two minutes depending on your blender’s power.
And there you have it! Your very own Green Monkey Nutty Morning Boost, an energy-boosting morning recipe that’s as tasty as it is healthy. This peanut butter banana smoothie is a quick and easy breakfast idea that will leave you feeling revitalized and ready to take on the day. So, why not give this vegan breakfast smoothie recipe a try tomorrow morning? Trust me, your taste buds will thank you!
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