Peanut Butter Coffee Smoothie

Are you looking for a tasty treat that will help in gaining or maintaining weight? Well, look no further! This 540 calorie Peanut Butter Coffee smoothie is not only delicious, but it can also help with certain weight gain goals. It is especially good for those who don’t have much of an appetite.

Ingredients for the Peanut Butter Coffee Smoothie

This smoothie only needs six ingredients. Many of these ingredients contain loads of healthy nutrients, and they can be easily bought at a grocery store or delivered to your home.

Below are the ingredients you need:

1 cup coffee
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 banana
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp chia seeds

To make sure that this ends up high in calories, it is best to stay away from any low-fat, no fat, and/or lower calorie variations of any of the ingredients. Otherwise, you will end up getting less calories than you had hoped.

Benefits of Drinking this Peanut Butter Coffee Smoothie

Peanut butter contains a significant amount of vitamin E, B3, manganese, vitamin B6, and magnesium. It also has a good level of copper, a mineral that helps with the bones, immune system, and blood vessels. Copper can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease.

Bananas help moderate blood sugar by lowering appetite and slowing the rate at which the stomach empties. Another great banana recipe to try is our High Calorie Banana Delight Pudding.

Half-and-half is an excellent source of calcium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2. Calcium is important for maintaining bone health.

Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber. In particular, chia seeds are high in soluble and prebiotic fibers, which help fight constipation and improve colon health.

When is a Good Time to Drink the Peanut Butter Coffee Smoothie?

This smoothie is a quick, easy, and delicious option for breakfast. When you are in a hurry, you can take it with you to go!

You can also drink this smoothie before an intense workout! There is enough energy in the smoothie to last you through the entirety of a rigorous workout routine. The protein can help in promoting muscle growth and promote recovery.

You can also have the Peanut Butter Coffee smoothie as a post workout meal. If you want more ideas for high calorie shakes and smoothies, try our High Calorie Shakes E-Book.

How to Make the Peanut Butter Coffee Smoothie

Make sure to look at the ingredient list when adding the items into the blender cup. You need to add them, in order, from top to bottom. Then blend until the consistency is smoothie and without chunks. Finally, pour the finished Peanut Butter Coffee smoothie into a 14 oz or larger cup.

Optional Variations to Try

This delicious smoothie is sure to be a favorite, but if it gets old here are a few variations to keep it interesting.

Banana:

Applesauce
Avocado
Chia Seeds
Yogurt
Etc.

Peanut Butter:

Almond Butter
Cashew Butter
Walnut Butter
Chia Seeds
Flax Seeds
Etc.

Half-and-half:

Coconut Milk
Whole milk
Goat Milk
Oat Milk
Soy Milk
Almond Milk
Rice Milk
Etc.

What Tastes Delicious with this Smoothie?

Pairing rice cakes topped with chocolate hazelnut butter with this smoothie will make a sweet combination. The smoothie is a good replacement for cookies and there will most likely be no sugar crash after consumption.

Eating peanuts and dried cranberries while sipping on this smoothie is also a tasty combo. You get sweet and salty flavors along with a great source of protein that will help provide you with energy throughout the whole day.

Another food to enjoy with your smoothie is hummus and crackers. They provide you with a smooth and crunchy snack along with your smoothie.

Guacamole and carrots with this smoothie is also a tasty and nutritious combo. Replacing chips with veggies lets you add extra fiber and nutrients to your snack. You can easily make guacamole from mini avocado packages and take your food on the road.

Rolling up some deli meat with whatever you want inside will definitely give you a nice salty flavor combo to have with your Peanut Butter Coffee smoothie. You can add more fiber and nutrients by putting vegetables inside of the meat.

How to Store Extra Smoothie?

You can store your leftover smoothie in the refrigerator. If you do this, you should finish it the same day. You may need to re-blend with more liquid, or stir in extra milk in case the smoothie gets too thick.

Another option for storage of your leftover Peanut Butter Coffee smoothie is the freezer. Although it will take longer to thaw, the smoothie should stay good for about a month. You could also make leftover smoothie into high calorie freezer pops as a cool treat for later.

We Finally Reach the Recipe

Now let’s take a look at the instructions for making the smoothie.