Mornings with four kids are hectic at best. Everyone needs something, everyone is hungry and I have a huge list of tasks to accomplish in a short amount of time. That’s why protein packed breakfast smoothies are a favorite around here! I love them and my kids love them. They are perfect for those mornings when everyone is flying out the door with no time for breakfast and equally perfect for less hectic mornings when my kids all sit at the table and eat. We have a completely nut free house due to Aiden’s peanut allergy so finding peanut free protein smoothie recipes can be a challenge. This chocolate banana oatmeal smoothie recipe is one of our favorites!
I’d be lost without my Ninja blender. It’s worth it’s weight in gold! It quickly blends up anything I throw at it. If you are a smoothie fan then having a great blender is a must. Combine 2 ripe, frozen bananas, 1/2 cup of milk, 3T of Wowbutter (soy butter), 1/4 C old fashioned oats, 1 packet Carnation Breakfast Essentials Milk Chocolate flavor and 1 cup of ice and blend until smooth.
Chocolate peanut butter smoothies are a common favorite so by replacing the peanut butter with soy butter you get the same great flavor combination and an even bigger protein punch than you would by using peanut butter but in a nut free version! The Carnation Breakfast Essentials provides 21 Vitamins & Minerals, 13g of Protein and As Much Calcium as a 6 oz cup of yogurt! This protein packed smoothie is perfect for kids and adults!
Danika loves these smoothies! She thinks they are a treat and I know they are good for her 🙂
You can start your morning off right with my recipe below and find even more recipes here. Like Carnation Breakfast Essentials on Facebook for more recipes and offers.
- 2 Ripe bananas peeled, frozen
- 1/2 Cup milk
- 3 Tbsp Wowbutter soy butter
- 1/4 Cup Old fashioned oats
- 1 Packet Carnation Breakfast Essentials
- 1 Cup Ice
- Combine all ingredients in order listed and blend until smooth.
I never thought of using instant breakfast in a smoothie. Good idea!
That looks SO GOOD! I love your little banana kabob. 😉 So cute!!
YUM, great idea, this looks so good! I used to live on the carnation instant breakfast drink before school and work!
I love that you snuck some oatmeal in there! I bet that is a nice, filling smoothie!
This is such a great idea for a smoothie. I love that you added some oatmeal. The bananas on a stick are a nice touch!
Adult and kid alike who doesn’t love smoothies! I love that this is not only a healthy treat option but you’re also getting added vitamins, minerals, AND protein in one package 🙂
We all love smoothies in this house and are always looking for new ones to try. Love that this is nut free, which is also important to us.
Oh yum!! These looks so appealing!! I love peanut butter!!
I love smoothies for breakfast or snack! and the banana kabobs are really cute!
What a protein packed start to the day. Fantastic, girlie!
Those are some of my Mom’s favorite things. She’d love that shake!
This looks delicious! It’d be a nice way to start the day with this.
These look and sound so good! Nothing like treat that’s good for you but tastes bad for you.
My daughter would drink that up. They’s love it.
My girls would love this smootie. Love that it’s packed with protein.
yummy, that sound great healthy and delicious! My kids would so like this!
I never have thought to add oatmeal. I will have to be sure to try that in my next smoothie
Oh now that looks like such a delicious breakfast! I love chocolate and peanut butter in a morning shake.
Yummy! And great picture I love the banana.
I love that this is protein packed. The kids would love this for after school. Great recipe!!! Easy to make!
Adding oatmeal makes that a perfect breakfast smoothie. Must try this. Mmmmm!
we love smoothies and boy does this one look good. I like the use of the breakfast essentials.
I love that by adding the Breakfast Essentials you get all the added nutrients!