Low Cal Peanut Butter Smoothie

Smoothies are great when it comes to convenience and taste. But if you take note of the calorie counts, many if not most smoothies can be off the charts. Not true with the recipe I have today. This Low Calorie Peanut Butter Smoothie tastes good and is very nutritious.

For about 315 calories you will have a protein, calcium, and fiber rich meal. If you’re making the smoothie for breakfast serve with a clementine to bring the total count for the meal to only 355. You’ll be rounding out your meal with some additional dietary fiber and adding a  great source of vitamin C. All of this will keep you feeling full and satisfied for quite some time.

Low Cal Peanut Butter Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 container non-fat Greek Yogurt (5.3 oz.)

1.5 Tbsp. Peanut Butter

1 medium chopped apple without the skin

1/2 cup nonfat milk (skim milk)

Process in a blender or food processor and enjoy!

Calories and Nutrition for a Smoothie plus one clementine:

~355 calories

~24 grams of protein

~5 grams of dietary fiber

~276 mg of calcium

~92 mg of vitamin C

If you prefer to cut back a little on the smoothie calories you might choose to not add the skim milk and add ice cubes instead. You’ll reduce the calorie count a little (about 40-45 calories) and still have a protein rich meal. About 20 grams protein total instead of 24. However, you’ll also reduce the calcium by a significant amount. A half cup of skim milk has about 150 mg of calcium.

If you find the smoothie to not be sweet enough, you might add a small amount of the natural sweetener stevia.

NOTE: Including a carton of nonfat Greek Yogurt (instead of regular nonfat plain yogurt) is a great way to have a high protein smoothie without the need for adding powdered whey protein. Plus you have the added benefit of getting the additional nutrients such as calcium.

Enjoy!