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Peanut Butter Energy Protein Shake

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Peanut Butter Energy Protein Shake

Sustained energy and satiety with balanced fats and protein. Great pre- or post-workout with a comforting flavour.

~5 mintotal~385 kcalper serving~38g protein~31g carbs~15g fat

Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 1.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk or plant milk
  • 1 scoop protein powder
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter or seed butter
  • ½ banana (optional)

Cooking Steps

  1. Add the milk to the blender first, followed by the protein powder and peanut butter.

  2. Add the banana half, if using, broken into chunks.

  3. Blend on high for 45 seconds until completely smooth, with no lumps of peanut butter remaining.

  4. Add a splash of water if it is too thick to blend or drink comfortably.

  5. Pour and serve immediately.

Optional Enhancements

  • Use powdered peanut butter
  • Buy nut butters in bulk
  • Skip banana if needed

Plant & Growing Tips

Banana

  • Plant banana 'suckers' (offshoots) in a sunny location with rich, well-drained soil, protecting them from strong winds.
  • Provide consistent and abundant water, especially during warm weather, as bananas are thirsty plants.
  • Bananas require a consistently warm, frost-free climate to thrive and produce fruit.

Natural Pest Control

  • Monitor for banana weevils and nematodes; rotating crops or using resistant varieties can help prevent issues.
  • Remove diseased leaves and plant debris promptly to reduce hiding spots for pests and prevent fungal diseases.
  • Use neem oil as a natural insecticide to deter various pests, including aphids and spider mites, if they appear.

Harvest

Banana

  • Harvest bananas when the fruit on the 'hand' begins to turn from dark green to a lighter green or yellowish hue.
  • The individual bananas should look plump and well-filled; cut the entire stalk when ready.
  • Bananas will continue to ripen after being cut from the plant.

Storing & Freezing

Consume fresh or refrigerate up to 12 hours.

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