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Peanut Butter Clean Shake So. Um. Yea.

There's absolutely no way (in my mind) for me to make this look alluring to you.

I tried. And I'm still not convinced I've succeeded. But here I am. And this shake is still worthwhile. So I'll just try to allure you with my words instead. I've been known from time to time to dabble in healthy eating, whenever I feel the need to redirect myself and start something new.

When I do the physical, emotional, and mental manifestations of just feeling better make me wonder why I've waited so long to bring it back.

I doubt ill ever be perfect with it. And truthfully I don't think I'd ever want to be. A life without pizza, doughnuts, or craft beer is not one I'd like to embark on ever.

That being said though, when I find recipes that don't taste healthy but still fit the bill, I definitely try to fit them in where I can. A self proclaimed "non-smoothie" person, I don't put my seal of approval on too many of them, but this one I fell head over heels for.

Simple ingredients. Simple prep. Natural sweetness. Protein filled to keep me full for much longer than most of my other "go to" snacks".

I could drink this every day.

And sometimes do.

Totally customizable. A real winner in my book.

(A very happy Mother's Day to all mom and mom-figures out there, most specifically my mom and gram. The world is a better place because of you. You're appreciated every day.  Today is yours. Enjoy.)


- 1/2 banana (chopped - frozen or not)
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter of your choosing (or substitute almond butter/sunflower butter etc)
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind!)
- 1 pitted date (chopped)
- 1/4 cup ice

Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender until smooth.  Pour and serve immediately.

Recipe adapted from: It's All Good 
I'm Mary
...a 7th grade science teacher living and working in Philadelphia. In my sophomore year of college, I picked up baking and haven't looked back since. I'm always looking for new and inventive things in and out of the kitchen and I hope you enjoy. I'm so happy you're here.
