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September 16, 2014

Peanut Butter Breakfast Shake

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Filling and kid-friendly, this shake is full of calcium, potassium, and protein to start your child’s day.
Peanut Butter Breakfast Shake

Breakfast is not my fifth grader’s favorite meal of the day. (My first grader, on the other hand, practically jumps directly from his bed into a seat at the kitchen island with a spoon in his hand.)

I invented this breakfast shake one morning to sweeten the deal. It’s something fun and filling. I also love that it’s full of calcium, potassium, and protein to start his day.

You can easily adjust this recipe to your tastes and needs by:

  • Subbing in a non-dairy milk such as almond or soy
  • Using your favorite kind of nut butter
  • Adding just one date (or omitting them completely) if you want less sweetness

I first heard of blending dates into a shake from Katie of Mom’s Kitchen Handbook, whose Creamy Dreamy Banana Date Shake is another sweet and satisfying favorite. Dates can be tough to pulverize completely in the blender, but I got this great tip from a reader: Soak them in a little dish of milk overnight (see how at My 10 Favorite Kitchen Tricks).

Want more breakfast recipes? Try my Scrambled Egg Muffins and Yogurt & Flaxseed Waffles.

Peanut Butter Breakfast Shake

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Back-To-School Peanut Butter Breakfast Shake

Back-To-School Peanut Butter Breakfast Shake

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Filling and kid-friendly, this shake is full of calcium, potassium, and protein to start your child's day.

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen banana, peeled and broken in half
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
  • 2 small pitted dates , or 1 regular size date
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 shake Serving Size: 1 Shake
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 390Cholesterol: 10mgSodium: 174mgCarbohydrates: 63gFiber: 6gSugar: 45gProtein: 14g
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Cuisine: American / Category: Drinks
Peanut Butter Breakfast Shake

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  1. Plano Girl says

    September 24, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    This recipe was not a hit with my family at all!

    Reply
    • Sally says

      September 24, 2014 at 11:31 pm

      Bummer. Oh well, everyone is different!

      Reply
  2. Suzanne Schlosberg says

    June 11, 2015 at 12:11 am

    This is exactly what I make for breakfast and snack all the time! Except I don’t measure anything out — same ingredients. I use dates all the time to sweeten smoothies — the Vitamix pulverizes them so well. I sometimes throw in unsweetened cocoa powder for a chocolate-banana smoothie. Dates provide plenty of sweetness (well, for my kids — my husband seems to require added sweetener).

    Reply
  3. Marigolds says

    September 11, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    Is there any nutrition information available? I know I could figure it out myself, but if it’s available so much the better.

    Reply
  4. Zoe Kingsley says

    January 12, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    I love this so much! This was a big hit for me. I used one and a half dates, and it was probably the best smoothie I’ve ever had! Definitely going to be on the eating list. Five stars for sure!

    Reply
    • Sally says

      January 12, 2016 at 9:29 pm

      Zoe–so glad to hear it was a hit!!

      Reply
  5. Susan says

    March 27, 2017 at 10:38 pm

    Hello Sally!
    So for your son, is this his whole breakfast? If not, what else do you serve with the shake? I’m excited to give this a try!

    Reply
    • Sally says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:30 am

      Hi Susan–he’s not a big breakfast eater, so sometimes this is it. Or he will have a slice of toast or bowl of cereal with it. On days when he has a bigger appetite, a scrambled egg.

      Reply
  6. Angela says

    August 5, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    What could you substitute for the dates instead that is Low FODMAP friendly?

    Reply
    • Sally says

      August 8, 2018 at 10:59 am

      Hi Angela–You could swap in a teaspoon or two of maple syrup (to taste).

      Reply

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