High Protein Breastfeeding Smoothie with Peanut Butter

This Peanut Butter Breastfeeding Smoothie with Protein will help you increase your milk supply and give you the energy you need to keep up with caring for a new baby. With multiple protein sources and multiple milk boosting foods, this is the perfect meal replacement smoothie for breastfeeding moms. When you have a new baby, a full and filling meal that you can make and eat with one hand like this is a life saver.

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Peanut Butter Banana Protein Breastfeeding Smoothie Recipe

There are so many smoothie recipes that feel like a light snack and nothing more. They are nutrient dense, but feel more like a little dessert to finish off a meal, not a full meal themselves. I love this smoothie because it does not feel that way at all.

This smoothie is thick, nutrient dense, and loaded with protein so it works as a meal. I love the versatility of a good breastfeeding smoothie. 

• you can make it with one hand while holding baby
• you can “eat” it with one hand
• you can make smoothie freezer packs with the ingredients when you have time for meal prepping to make it even easier
• you can always tweak the recipe a bit for a different flavor twist
• you can make it as thick as you want by adding more ice

 

What goes inside this healthy peanut butter smoothie?

Peanut butter – Rich creamy, nutty peanut butter is the star of this recipe. I always like to buy peanut butter without any sweeteners and flavors, if I am not making them at home myself. The less ingredients added to your store-bought peanut butter, the better. Peanut butter is essentially peanuts ground until they are smooth and creamy. All you need is a good high-power blender and peanuts. Keep grinding until it gets creamy and smooth.

Peanuts are a great source of protein and fat both of which are essential for producing high quality breastmilk. It also contains nutrients like magnesium, vitamin E, Niacin etc.

Greek yogurt – Greek yogurt is an excellent source of protein and healthy fat. In fact, Greek yogurt contains more protein than milk. Therefore, Greek yogurt is an excellent protein source, especially for those who do not eat meat. It also contains probiotics that help maintain good gut health. Greek yogurt is also a good source of calcium, potassium, B12, etc.

Almond milk – You can use any milk of your choice for the smoothie. I usually use almond milk. We get nut milk for us adults at home as it has lower calories.  Almond milk has a rich nutty taste and perfect for those who are lactose intolerant or allergic to dairy. Almond milk is rich in nutrients and vitamins like Vitamin E, A and D. 

Bananas– The key to a creamy, thick peanut butter smoothie is frozen banana. Yes! Adding frozen bananas makes the smoothie so thick and creamy, almost like a milkshake. Also, peanut butter and banana combination is a match made in heaven. Don’t you think? We usually freeze overripe bananas so we can use them in recipes like these. They are naturally sweet, energy boosting and rich in potassium, fiber, calcium, folate, niacin, manganese etc

Dates- Dates provide sweetness to the smoothie and it’s a great alternative to processed sugar and sweeteners. You can add dates depending on the sweetness of your bananas. (If you don’t have a high powered blender these can add chunks. So be aware of whether or not that appeals to you and the capability of your blender.)

Hemp hearts or flax meal – Since we make this smoothie for the whole family, I like to make it was protein rich as possible. Hemp seeds gives this smoothie a good dose of protein, fiber and other essential vitamins and minerals and flax meal does too! Flax is a great galagtogogue also.

Oats – Smoothie is usually a complete breakfast in our house. So, I load it up as much ingredients as possible to make it nutritious and filling. Oats makes this filling and keeps the little tummies full longer. we use this one.

How to make this smoothie vegan-

You can simply substitute the Greek yogurt with any plant-based yogurt option and use dairy free milk / water or coconut water to make the smoothie.

How to make this recipe gluten free?

Just make sure your oats are certified gluten free.

Add ins to the recipe –

Since it is a smoothie, you can add pretty much anything and get away with it. Some ingredients that go well in this recipe are –

• Chia seeds
• Cocoa powder
• Honey or maple syrup instead of dates
• Greens like spinach, kale 
• Other fruits like apples, pear, berries etc (remember this will change the taste of the smoothie)
• Spices and flavorings like cinnamon, vanilla extract, cardamom, turmeric, etc.
• Protein powder – I always add a breastfeeding safe protein powder. Having enough protein while breastfeeding really helps increase your milk supply.

 

Why should you make this peanut butter smoothie?

• Quick breakfast option
• Complete meal by itself
• Protein and calcium rich
• Tastes nutty and delicious

Breastfeeding Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie Recipe:

Lets see how to make this peanut butter banana smoothie

Serves – 2 servings

Prep time – 5 minutes

Cook time – 5 minutes

Ingredients –

• 11/2 cups milk of your choice ( I have used almond milk)
• 2 bananas – peeled, sliced and frozen (You can also use fresh bananas. But it will not be as thick)
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp hemp hearts or flax meal
• ¼ cup oats
• 2 to 3 dates (substitute with honey or maple syrup)
• optional: 1 scoop of your favorite baby-safe protein powder for breastfeeding moms

Method-

1. Add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until it turns creamy and smooth. Add more milk or water if needed to bring it to the consistency you desire.
2. Serve immediately as is or with an extra drizzle of peanut butter.

Note – You can also serve this in a bowl as a smoothie bowl with toppings like granola, chopped bananas, nuts, hemp seeds etc.

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