I have been a chronic non-breakfaster most of my life. A cup of coffee (or 3, let’s be real) and good to go until lunch. Now, these days since I was a pregnant person and subsequently became a mother, I must have something to combat the hangries and get the mornings moving. Those cups of coffee just don’t cut it anymore (though they are certainly still included). The caveat is that unless it’s the weekend my motivation is pretty dang low. The clock’s ticking and I’ve got shit to accomplish and a tiny human to wrangle in the midst of it. Even cooking an egg feels like too much effort when I’m slinging baby breakfast onto the highchair and trying to chug that coffee while it’s still somewhat warm. Smoothies come to the rescue many mornings and for that I am incredibly thankful. The blender basically cleans itself–I mean, a buzz with some water and a drop of soap handles most of the work–and smoothies are wonderfully portable and don’t ask to be savored. They’re my low maintenance breakfast of choice and this version with peanut butter and berries is a standby.
It’s no secret that I love the pb&j combo and this smoothie is exactly those flavors in a wholesome, on-the-go breakfast. Like I mentioned before, this particular smoothie is a staple around here–the flavors are one of my favorites, nothing super fancy is happening in it (hemp hearts, spirulina, or greens, totally optional), and the peanut butter makes it filling enough to get you through the morning. I use a frozen fruit mix that I buy at Costco that includes cherries and pomegranate arils in addition to a mix of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. It’s an awesome deal for organic frozen fruit, which is the main reason I use this particular mix but, seriously, any mix of berries you like is perfect in this smoothie.
This post is a part of #DRINKTHESUMMER blog party hosted by Sherrie (With Food + Love) and Renee (Will Frolic for Food). So, if you’re short on summer beverage inspiration–or are into, you know, drinking things–click over for the full list of something like 40 recipes for refreshing drinks and libations. So many of these are going on the To-Drink list.
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- ½ frozen banana
- 2 cups frozen, mixed berries
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts, optional
- 1 teaspoon spirulina or a handful of spinach, optional
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth, tamping down the mixture as needed until pourable. Divide between two glasses and drink up!
Cindy! I’m so glad #drinkthesummer led me to your blog, because hiiiii fellow Portlander!!!! These PB berry smoothies look awesome. I’m a huge morning smoothie fan, so I feel like this has to happen. Also, I hope we get to meet IRL sometime soon!?
thanks, Brooke! We should totally get together sometime!
I’ve never been much a breakfast girl either but these are definitely worth making!
Totally worth the effort, I promise. Thanks, Aida!!
I love these cute smoothies you made! The best combo ever – berries and pb! And its been so fun discovering new blogs like yours with this mega fun shindig today. Happy summer girl <3
Yes, definitely one of my fave combos. Thank you!!
Peanut butter and berries together at last in a fabulous smoothie! These look so yummy, and I love the nail polish! 🙂 happy #drinkthesummer!
thank you 😉
The colour of this smoothie is mesmerizing 😀 Smoothies are my breakfast practically every morning, I just can’t see it any other way!
Thanks, smoothies are the best!
Hey! Cute new header. Love it, just like I love these smoothies. Also, smoothies for breakfast = the best.
THANK YOU! I am still not 100% on the header, but it’s a work in progress.
GIMME ALL THE PB+J SHIT. This smoothie included. That is all. (I lied. That’s not all. We have that berry mix in our freezer right now, so this can pretty much be my reality any ol’ time — so exciting! Ok, THAT’S all.)
YES! You can have this ASAP!
Sorry brb while I wipe the drool off my chin. These smoothies look so incredibly thick and luxurious! I am also a HUGE PB&J lover, so this smoothie speaks to my soul. As do your fabulous cookies and ice cream (omg more drool). Luckily, I am and have always been a total breakfast person, so I can’t WAIT to make this happen!!
PB&J combo for the win! One of these babies and a cup of coffee and my morning is made! p.s. love your new header design!
These look delicious! I’m not a huge breakfast person but I know I should start making something in the morning to hold me over until lunch. My boyfriend is a HUGE lover of smoothies so we’ll definitely try this out 🙂
This is my kind of breakfast drink! Thanks for hanging with us Cindy, xx.
Thank YOU, Sherrie!!
Wait, whoa. I’ve only been on vacation for a week, and I totally missed the big reveal of the new design! Love the updated look of the header, Cindy!
I’m soooo glad I can start drinking smoothies again! (Drinking fruits and vegetables are so frowned upon under the whole30.) I can’t wait to try this smoothie!
P.S. If you still have the files for the peachy icons, I can show you how to add them here. (I’ve totally it before on my blog when it was still on a Foodie theme.)
Thanks, Lisa!! I am sure you missed smoothies, especially since you couldn’t have them! And, yes! I do have the icons. I am fumbling my way through things, so any help is more than welcome.
These are SO gorgeous! All of my favorite childhood flavors in one cup. Will have to try soon. xoxox
Thanks, Phoebe!!
Hi Cindy!
I finally made it here! Phew….let me explain. I have been working my way through the #DRINKTHESUMMER list of bloggers that I had never met and I reached your name today. I had been seeing your name and photo on lots of other bloggers pages and I kept thinking, who’s that? Now I know! Sorry if this is an overshare, but I had a little moment when I connected your face with this blog. I love the name of your blog AND the graphics in the title are so, so great! I’m happy to have found you and I look forward to more peanut butter creations (I am a nut butter fiend). To the question, “where’s Kathryn?” 9 times out of 10 the answer is “in the kitchen eating peanut butter” I make a homemade peanut butter that should be a controlled substance! It sounds like you would understand.
Katheryn! Thank you for the thoughtful comment! I truly appreciate it. PB lovers unite!