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The food we eat in the early hours of the day plays a great role in determining our overall health and well-being. Health experts suggest that an individual should consume a healthy and nutritious breakfast to prevent hunger and stay energised throughout the day. With today’s hectic lifestyles, it can be a major task to prepare a nourishing and full-fledged breakfast.

Breakfast is an extremely important meal of the day as it boosts metabolism and replenishes the supply of glucose to boost energy levels while providing the body with vital nutrients to function properly throughout the day. If you can’t prepare a wholesome breakfast, you can switch to smoothies that provide enough nutrients to the body equal to a whole plate of healthy breakfast. Here are some healthy peanut butter smoothies that you can make and relish on your busy mornings.

Benefits Of Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is also a good source of copper, a mineral that helps maintain our bone health, immune function, and blood vessels, as per WebMD. Peanut butter is a great source of oleic acid, which helps to maintain good cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure. Managing these levels in your body can lower the risk of heart disease. 

1. Classic Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

The wholesome combination of peanut butter and banana in a smoothie is one of the best breakfast options to kick-start your day. It is a super efficient and healthy food option to begin your day with. To prepare this smoothie, you would require one ripe banana, two tablespoons of peanut butter, one cup of almond milk, one tablespoon of honey or maple syrup and half an ice cube. Blend all the ingredients in a blender until it forms a smooth and creamy smoothie and enjoy.

2. Peanut Butter Blueberry Smoothie

To make this smoothie, you will need one ripe banana, some blueberries, two tablespoons of peanut butter, and one cup of milk and honey. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until it forms a smooth creamy mixture. Once the desired consistency is achieved, pour the smoothie into two glasses and enjoy.

3. Peanut Butter Spinach Smoothie

The magical benefits of spinach are well known. Spinach is a green-leafed vegetable which is a great source of vitamins, minerals, protein, fibre and other vital nutrients that promote a healthy body. To make this smoothie, take one cup of spinach leaves, one ripe banana, two tablespoons of peanut butter, two spoons of chia seeds, one cup of milk, and some ice cubes. Similar to the smoothies mentioned above, you need to place all ingredients in a blender and blend until they form a smooth consistent paste. Add honey for a sweet flavour and enjoy your morning energy drink.

4. Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

If your child and you love chocolate, then this smoothie is for you. You need one cup of chocolate powder, two tablespoons of peanut butter, one cup of unsweetened milk, one tablespoon of cocoa powder, one ripe banana and some ice cubes. Blend all ingredients together in a blender until a smooth mixture of thick consistency is formed.

 

(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)