Fluffernutter Smoothie

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Indulge in this Fluffernutter Smoothie. It’s a heavenly combination of peanut butter and marshmallow fluff with some healthy protein for balance. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and fueling your day.

 

For some of you, fluffernutter is a way of life.  You grew up eating the classic sandwiches made with peanut butter and marshmallow fluff for lunch or a snack.  They were just part of everyday life for you.  For me, not so much.  My parents weren’t hip to the cool foods like that.  We didn’t have macaroni out of a box. We didn’t buy the rice mixes.  Heck, I don’t think had that hamburger stuff until I was in my 20s!!  I know!!  Deprived childhood!

 

But now, I’m a grown-up and I can buy and eat anything I want.  Well, anything within reason that is.  As I get older, I realize that my metabolism, though never that great to begin with, is even slower.  So, while I want to indulge in all those foods I didn’t have growing up, I still need to eat smarter.   While I’d love to face plant in a pile of fluffernutter sandwiches, it’s just not the smart thing to do.

 

 

What Are Smoothies?

 

Smoothies are a versatile and delicious blend of fruits, vegetables, liquids, and other ingredients pureed to create a refreshing drink. They have gained immense popularity as a go-to option for health-conscious and food enthusiasts alike. Smoothies are a perfect choice for a quick breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a guilt-free dessert. Their creamy texture and endless flavor combinations make them a universally loved treat.

 

Who Invented Smoothies?

 

The origin of smoothies dates back to the early 20th century.  It coincided with the invention of blenders in the 1920s. While it’s difficult to pinpoint who first created them, blending fruits became popular in health food bars of California during the 1930s. By the 1940s, smoothies began appearing in cookbooks and advertisements, fueling their growing popularity. Over the decades, smoothies evolved into a global trend, with countless variations catering to different tastes and dietary needs.

 

There are so many different types of smoothies available today. 

 

First, there’s fruit smoothies.  They’re great for those that crave natural sweetness and vibrant flavors like berries, tropical fruits like this mango pear ginger and carrot, or even citrus smoothies. Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, smoothies like this wild blueberry and spinach smoothie are an excellent source of natural energy, hydration, and immunity support. They are perfect for starting your day or recharging after a workout.

 

 

The flip to that are green smoothies which are more vegetable-based smoothies.  They have ingredients like spinach, kale, or Swiss chard that are blended with fruits and liquids to balance their flavor and texture. A classic green smoothie has spinach, banana, apple, and juices or milks.  A super green has kale, tropical fruits, coconut water (for hydration) and spirulina or matcha powder.  Or there’s the detox that has cucumber and celery that is full of fiber and water, pear for flavor, and green tea for cleansing.

 

Some lean more towards protein-packed smoothies.  They’re great for post-workout recovery drinks or as a meal replacement.  They’re loaded with protein like Greek yogurt, protein powder, or nut butters.  They help repair muscles and keep you full longer.  Some enjoy superfood smoothies.  These boast acai, spirulina, chia seeds, and matcha.  They provide high levels of antioxidants, omega-3s, and other essential nutrients that support immunity, brain health, and energy levels.

 

 

And then there’s delicious dessert smoothies!  These help curb sweet tooth cravings in a guilt-free delicious drink.  They are rich but feature healthier versions of dessert flavors like this strawberry rhubarb smoothie.  This fluffernutter smoothie could be a dessert smoothie.  With the peanut butter powder, marshmallow fluff, and a delicious banana.  But it also has Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and flax seeds to fill you up.  There’s plenty of chocolate smoothies like this chocolate banana smoothie like a chocolate mocha smoothie with cocoa powder, espresso, banana, and almond milk.  Or a fruit dessert smoothie like strawberry Cheesecake with strawberries, cream cheese, graham crackers, and milk.

 

What Is Peanut Butter Powder?

 

Peanut butter powder is a game-changer for smoothie lovers. Roasted peanuts are pressed to remove most of the oil.  What’s left is a fine, powdered form of peanut butter that is low in fat. It retains the rich, nutty flavor of traditional peanut butter but offers a healthier alternative for recipes like smoothies.  Peanut butter powder blends in seamlessly and adds a burst of flavor and protein.

 

 

Healthy Ingredients to Add to a Smoothie

 

The beauty of smoothies lies in their adaptability. You can customize them to suit your nutritional goals or taste preferences.  Adding leafy greens add vitamins and minerals without compromising flavor.  Blending in protein from Greek yogurt, protein powders, or nut butters help keep you full and offers muscle recovery after workouts.  Seeds like chai, flax, or hemp seeds offer omega-3s and fiber.  Fruits also bring fiber, antioxidants and natural sweetness. 

 

Superfoods such as acai, spirulina, or matcha powder add extra.  They add antioxidants, anti-inflammatory benefits, help with brain and organ functions, and can promote heart health.   Liquids like almond milk, coconut water, or green tea add liquids for hydration, vitamins like E and D, calcium for bone health, and flavor.

 

 

 

Ingredients You’ll Need for this Fluffernutter Smoothie

Refrigerator ingredients – spinach, Greek yogurt, milk

Pantry ingredients – peanut butter powder, banana, marshmallow fluff, flaxseeds, chia seeds, steel cut oats

 

Instructions to make this peanut and banana smoothie

 

Combine everything in the blender and process until smooth.  Divide between two glasses and serve.  Add some ice to make the smoothie thicker and colder.  Think almost milkshake type consistency which is great if you’re making this for a dessert smoothie.

 

Tips for Perfecting Your Smoothie

 

While it may seem as simple as tossing everything into the blender, there are some slight changes to the basic recipe to enhance the flavor and texture of your smoothie.  First, try using frozen bananas.  They make your smoothie thicker and creamier.  Try changing up the peanut butter powder and marshmallow fluff ratios.  More fluff will make it sweet.  More peanut butter powder will, well, make it taste more like peanut butter.  Swap out the milk for something creamier like soy or oat milk.  Or try coconut milk for even more hydration.  Make sure to blend everything thoroughly.  Not only blend long enough to mix everything smoothly but also stop and scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula to avoid clumps.

 

Finally, garnish your smoothie!  You can top it with some crushed peanuts, marshmallow bits, or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel syrup for added flair.  If you want to kick it up like those over stacked milkshakes, try garnishing it with some fluffernutter bites made with crackers, peanut butter, and fluff threaded on a skewer.  Or dip some marshmallows into some melted peanut butter and float them on top.

 

 

Health Benefits of this Fluffernutter Smoothie

 

Despite its indulgent flavor, the fluffernutter smoothie offers remarkable health benefits.  The peanut butter powder is rich in protein and low in fat.  Depending on the milk you use, it could have added protein (almond or soy) or added fiber (oat milk).  Bananas are great for energy due to their natural sugars and potassium for added heart health. 

 

Chia seeds are great for digestion and keep you full longer.  Flaxseeds are full of fiber and can help lower cholesterol.  Spinach is high in vitamin A and C as well as K which is great for bone health.  Greek yogurt is high in protein for bone and general health and probiotics which are great for gut health.  Even the fluff can help with a boost of energy from sugar.  It’s also low in fat and gluten-free!

 

 

I have to share this absolutely true story. 

 

You see, before the hubs and I got married, we were moving some things around in preparation for my mom to visit us for a couple of nights.  Since the spare “bedroom” was being used as storage, we were in the process of making room for Mom so she’d have a place of her own while she was here.  The old, archaic blender we had was sitting in a basket of knitting projects I had going on.  The hubs hoisted that basket up to place it on top of a pile of boxes.  Yeah, you can see where this is going.

 

That glass, ancient, blender pitcher fell out of the basket.  It bounced, literally, on the crown of his head and fell to the floor shattering to a billion pieces on the carpet.  I froze and waited for him to stagger and pass out. That HAD to just HAD TO have hurt like the dickens.  I grabbed the vacuum and immediately started to clear a path for him to back out and sit down.  Finally, I grabbed a flashlight to check the responsiveness of his pupils.  No, I’m not a doctor but I have had a head injury.  Then I checked his head for a cut.  There was little red spot, but nothing like I thought I would see.

 

That’s what my breakfast looks like this morning.  So good.  All those flavors and that heavenly aroma of the peanut butter powder wafting up from my cup.  Mmmm.  You just know that this smoothie is going to taste delicious while still being good for you!  And I’m always amazed at how Greek yogurt gives me that full feeling for the longest time!!  It’s just mind-blowing sometimes. 

 

What’s your favorite smoothie?

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