Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
Back-to-school calls for better breakfasts, and the humble smoothie is a great option for warm early fall days. For patients with digestive diseases, bananas and oats are easy-to-digest prebiotic and probiotic foods containing soluble fiber, while peanut butter or peanut butter powder adds protein and flavor. A touch of honey (also a probiotic!) sweetens the mix. This kid-friendly recipe takes just minutes to prepare, and is adapted from the IBD-aid (anti-inflammatory) diet.
Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas, peeled and broken into 2-inch chunks, and frozen
1/2 c. milk (oat milk, nut milk or dairy milk, as preferred)
2 T. cooked oats (steel-cut or old-fashioned)
2 T. peanut butter/peanut butter powder
1 T. raw honey
Dash of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
Recipe
- Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender until very smooth, adding water to thin as needed. Serve immediately.
