This post is sponsored by Sensible Portions but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
My kids are hungry monsters by the end of the school day. Sometimes I struggle with quick and easy snacks to offer during the week. The easiest (and fastest) way I found to whip up a snack is usually a smoothie or shake. This banana almond butter shake is easy to make and kid approved for taste.
Our Banana Almond Butter Shake is sweet so we like to add a snack that hits the salty taste we need this time of day.
That’s where the Veggie Straws come in! Veggie Straws combine potatoes and ripe vegetables to form a snack that has 30% less fat than the leading potato chip. Veggie Straws are non-gmo and do not contain any artificial ingredients or preservatives.
We picked up a variety pack at Walmart which included 12 bags: 4 Cheddar Cheese, 4 Zest Ranch and 4 Sea Salt flavors. The Veggie Straws are crunchy, savory and a perfect snack for us after school.
Easy Banana Almond Butter Shake
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon MaraNatha Almond Butter
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 scoop of collagen **optional I use collagen to add a protein boost.
- For a sweetener: you can add 2 dates if your banana is not sweet enough or a bit of honey or maple syrup.
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
This Banana Almond Butter Shake is so easy and quick to whip up. I left one on the table to photograph and by the time I walked back over it was gone – my daughter drank it while I was turned away!
As you can see this growing girl loves her snacks. And I love simple snacks that are healthier options and give me more time to spend with my kids.
You can find Veggie Straws and MaraNatha Almond Butter over at Walmart.
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Omg! I really love this recipe. I think my boys will like it. They get so picky about smoothies but I think this one they’ll like! I’m going to add it in to our recipes. Thanks for sharing! And Gabby is the perfect little model!!