“Ice Cream” Smoothie

Posted on April 3rd, 2011 by peanutbutterfingers

The brunch sliders were a hit! Everyone seemed to enjoy them and had a good time trying the different sandwiches. The first ones to go were the peanut butter and banana and double strawberry sliders.

Ryan and I had a great time hanging out with our friends and enjoyed the vast array of food. I filled up a plate with one of our sliders, French toast casserole, quiche and a bit of fruit salad.

Unfortunately we couldn’t hang out as long as we would have preferred because Ryan had a soccer game early this afternoon.

Workout

We arrived home with just enough time for him to change and head out the door. I stayed behind with plans to eventually get in a workout of my own.

Between snacking a lot while making the brunch sliders and eating my fair share of grub at the brunch, I definitely felt a food baby in my belly and was feeling less than motivated to go for a run.

I changed into my workout gear, waited about an hour and turned to Twitter for some motivation.

After tweeting that I wasn’t in the mood to run on our way to the brunch, I received a slew of motivational tweets including one from Allison who encouraged me to run for those who can’t. Talk about a good reason to lace up my sneakers!

Eventually I leashed Sadie up and completed 5 miles. We ran most of the time, but took a few walking breaks when we passed through the farmer’s market downtown.

Once we arrived home, we headed out to the backyard for several rounds of fetch (this dog has never-ending energy!) while I soaked up some sun.

By the time 3 p.m. rolled around, my hunger returned and a smoothie sounded perfect!

I made myself a vanilla banana and honey smoothie that honestly tasted like ice cream!

Into the blender went:

  • 2 frozen bananas
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 tbsp. honey, plus more on top

It was awesome!!! I think I will be making 5,000 more of these to satisfy my craving for sweets during the Lenten season.

Time to shower! Ryan should be home any minute and I smell like a dirty sock.

Filed under: Recipes, Smoothies

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63 Responses to ““Ice Cream” Smoothie”

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    Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food, on April 3rd, 2011 at 3:40 pm Said:

    yumm, I can’t wait until it gets warmer here in Chicago so I can make this smoothie! :)

      

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    Sophia @ Raven Waves, on April 3rd, 2011 at 3:42 pm Said:

    Once it gets warmer, I’m going to be all about ice cream! But the cold Chicago weather is just plain old brutal!

      

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    Carrie, on April 3rd, 2011 at 3:42 pm Said:

    go you for running!!!! on food babys its so hard to get motivated! HOLY smooth ballls.. that smoothie is so rich and creamy- ahh!

      

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    Britannie, on April 3rd, 2011 at 3:46 pm Said:

    Banana smoothies (of any variety) are my obsession right now! I’m definitly gonna try that combo :)

      

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    Allison @ Happy Tales Reply:
    April 3rd, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    Have you ever tried adding a lemon to your smoothie (peeled, of course!) Holy WOW it brings the smoothie up to a whole new level…. it gives it an *awesome* kick.. seriously, try it!

      

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    Heather, on April 3rd, 2011 at 3:49 pm Said:

    That sounds SO delicious – especially when it’s hot out!

      

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    Blair @ Peanut Butter Bandit, on April 3rd, 2011 at 3:49 pm Said:

    That smoothie sounds so incredibly delicious!!

      

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    Amy, on April 3rd, 2011 at 3:55 pm Said:

    Great job getting outside and running! Weekends are the hardest for getting exercise in!

      

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    Courtney, on April 3rd, 2011 at 3:57 pm Said:

    You make me laugh. “I smell like a dirty sock” haha! It is one of the first really nice, hot, days in Kansas and I am thinking that smoothie will be making an appearance sometime this afternoon! :)

      

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    VeggieGirl, on April 3rd, 2011 at 4:06 pm Said:

    Loving the drizzle in the smoothie!

      

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    Tara @The Game of Life, on April 3rd, 2011 at 4:07 pm Said:

    Yummy!! I want some healthy “icecream”!!! ha

      

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    Holly @ The Runny Egg, on April 3rd, 2011 at 4:11 pm Said:

    That smoothie sounds delicious!

    I also had a food baby earlier and did not want to work out — I’m so glad I did though!

      

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    sarah @ eatliveaustin, on April 3rd, 2011 at 4:14 pm Said:

    Yum! That looks like the fancy milkshakes I used to make at Baskin Robbins. My favorite part was drizzling the syrup on top very prettily and then adding a pinch of sprinkles :)

      

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    Kimberley, on April 3rd, 2011 at 4:25 pm Said:

    That smoothie looks so delicious. That is one of my main reasons for looking forward to spring/summer!

      

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    Gen, on April 3rd, 2011 at 4:31 pm Said:

    Hello! I just discovered your bog and quite like it! I’m a running and cooking fan and your smoothie looks delicious! Just a question, how long does it take you to comple a 5mile run? See you!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    April 3rd, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    i typically average around a 9:30 pace… so around 47 min. or so!

      

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    Kacy, on April 3rd, 2011 at 4:39 pm Said:

    Sounds delicious! I found an awesome ice cream this week but I left it at work. I wish I had some right now!

      

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    Elizabeth, on April 3rd, 2011 at 4:52 pm Said:

    I gave up dessert for lent also! I am making this tonight! :) Yum!

      

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    Elizabeth, on April 3rd, 2011 at 4:53 pm Said:

    I gave up dessert for lent also! I am making this tonight! :) Yum!

      

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    Chelsey at Jam&Run, on April 3rd, 2011 at 4:53 pm Said:

    YUM! I am all out of fruits for smoothies and I’m so sad since your smoothie looks amazing!! :)

      

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    Heather (Heather's Dish), on April 3rd, 2011 at 4:56 pm Said:

    that smoothie sounds delicious! i need to get my stuff together and start having smoothies more than just in the morning…no reason to not have them for dinner if that’s what I want!

      

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    Katy @ A Healthy Shot, on April 3rd, 2011 at 5:05 pm Said:

    That looks awesome! My stomach’s kind of been funky with dairy lately, so this looks like a great alternative to the ice cream I’ve been missing (if made with almond milk)!

    By the way, I got my boyfriend looking at vizsla’s today… not sure if we’re ready for a puppy quite yet but I think Sadie has me convinced that it has to be a vizsla! :)

      

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    Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries, on April 3rd, 2011 at 5:13 pm Said:

    That “ice cream” sounds amazing!

      

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    Presley, on April 3rd, 2011 at 5:19 pm Said:

    I love it when someone says exactly what I need to hear to get me movin’!

      

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    J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog), on April 3rd, 2011 at 5:19 pm Said:

    I just froze sone bananas last night. That looks soooo good!

      

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    Tracy @ Commit to Fit, on April 3rd, 2011 at 5:31 pm Said:

    The frozen banana is a wonderful invention! I love making “ice cream” smoothies :)

      

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    courtney @ the granola chronicles, on April 3rd, 2011 at 5:42 pm Said:

    Banana soft-serve is the best! Trying adding some strawberries with frozen bananas – mix in the food processor. It’s wonderful!

      

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    Lynn (The Cream Filling), on April 3rd, 2011 at 5:54 pm Said:

    Holy yum I want some of that smoothie! That is one of my favorite flavor combos: vanilla, banana, and honey = Mmmmmm

    Haha I am glad that you were still motivated for that run! Running cures everything including food babies :)

      

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    Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine, on April 3rd, 2011 at 6:06 pm Said:

    “Run for those who can’t.” I love that!! It doesn’t have to pertain only to running either- exercise truly is a gift, so we should treat it as one!

      

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    Natalie, on April 3rd, 2011 at 6:20 pm Said:

    Before you had your Vitamix, what did you use to make smoothies? My boyfriend dropped my blender and it shattered on our tile floors, and I used to have a Magic Bullet that was useless (others have said they’re great… mine wasn’t)… any suggestions?

      

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    Gen, on April 3rd, 2011 at 6:22 pm Said:

    That’s actually my faaavorite smoothie combo!!! :D Glad you enjoyed it!!! Hope you had an awesome weekend!

      

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    Faith @ lovelyascharged, on April 3rd, 2011 at 6:26 pm Said:

    Has Sadie always been a runner? I try to get Haley to run with me all the time, but she poops out after about a half mile. She’s a great sprinter, but as far as actually running….not so much!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    April 3rd, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    Yeah. Her breed is naturally freakishly athletic.

      

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    Tessa @ Amazing Asset, on April 3rd, 2011 at 6:36 pm Said:

    Haha food baby, that phrase always makes me laugh :) Good job on the run!

      

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    Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat, on April 3rd, 2011 at 6:41 pm Said:

    That sounds delicious! Today the weather was perfect for an afternoon run – nice and sunny and warm – even warm enough not to wear a jacket… but now it’s snowing!?!? Crazy!! Glad you had a great day Julie!

      

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    Allison @ Happy Tales, on April 3rd, 2011 at 6:53 pm Said:

    Yayyyyy I’m *so* glad you got out the door and went out on a run!!! Especially if your weather was anything like Charlotte’s today… completely and utterly amazing! This is the weather I live for… not too hot, just pleasant!

    And thanks for the shoutout!! I was so excited to see that (there may or may not have been a squeal…)! Even though I wasn’t feeling my best I was able to enjoy myself outside, and I actually got a lot of household chores done, too! In your face, sore throat!

      

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    mary (sisters running the kitchen), on April 3rd, 2011 at 6:55 pm Said:

    that smoothie looks amazing!!!!! I never thought to make that flavor. I am lovin’ it though and I cannot wait to try it! Thanks so much for the wonderful idea!

      

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    Mary @ Bites and Bliss, on April 3rd, 2011 at 7:05 pm Said:

    That looks soooo good!! I tried making a smoothie for lunch today as I wanted something super cold…but it ended up being pretty nasty. Wish it was like yours!

      

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    Chelsea J, on April 3rd, 2011 at 7:30 pm Said:

    I would go make this right now if I had vanilla protein powder, I only have chocolate….and some days I can be so vanilla!

      

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    Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun, on April 3rd, 2011 at 7:53 pm Said:

    That does look really good. The brunch sounds fabulous as well. I love brunches with friends!

      

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    Mama, on April 3rd, 2011 at 8:13 pm Said:

    Just made the same smoothie for Daddy and he loved it. He couldn’t believe that I didn’t add ice cream. I even added the little swirl of honey on the top! Yum. xo

      

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    Susan, on April 3rd, 2011 at 8:35 pm Said:

    That smoothie looks delicious!! Definitely on my “to try ASAP” list :)

      

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    Annie, on April 3rd, 2011 at 9:01 pm Said:

    Bahaha, I can’t get the image of you standing in your house looking like a giant dirty sock as Ryan enters…. holding Sadie and your camera… hahahahaha

    Great job on the run and the smoothie. I froze some bananas last week that I am SO going to make this with…

    It seems like you have every flavor of protein powder out there! Which is your absolute fave? I’ve been using chocolate for everything, and when I make smoothies usually dip into my brother’s vanilla-flavored…I just ran out of my chocolate and opted for the strawberry flavor this time. So far, me gusta mucho!

      

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    shana @ 100lbsandcounting, on April 3rd, 2011 at 9:11 pm Said:

    Have you ever tried making Banana “Ice Cream”. Just blend up (or food process) 2 frozen bananas and add whatever toppings you’d like.. dash of cinnamon, chopped nuts, etc.

    It tastes like banana soft serve and is oh so good. Turn it chocolate w/ a bit of cocoa powder, or blend it w/ some PB and a dash of milk for PB flavor… it’s soo good, try it! All natural too!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    April 3rd, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    Yes! I love it!

      

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    chelsey @ clean eating chelsey, on April 3rd, 2011 at 9:20 pm Said:

    My dog has oodles of energy all the time too – seriously, I don’t know where it comes from!!

    I love that you said you smell like a dirty sock.

      

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    Jenny (Fit Girl Foodie), on April 3rd, 2011 at 10:48 pm Said:

    Omg what an amazing ice cream smoothie! I love how creamy it looks. The frozen bananas really make it. Funny that you made an “ice cream” smoothie since today is the anniversary of the first sundae :D

      

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    Katy (The Singing Runner), on April 3rd, 2011 at 10:52 pm Said:

    I love smoothies! :D Perfect for this time of the year!

      

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    Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife, on April 4th, 2011 at 12:02 am Said:

    oooooh yummy- I am so going to do that smoothie at home. I heart ice cream ;) and stuff that tastes like it too. haha

      

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    Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes, on April 4th, 2011 at 7:42 am Said:

    I love banana smoothies, banana soft serve. Well anything with bananas really! YUM!

      

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    Amber K, on April 4th, 2011 at 12:01 pm Said:

    Love the banana smoothie, it’s like a thinned out banana soft serve. Delicious!!

      

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    Alyssa @ Life of bLyss, on April 4th, 2011 at 1:44 pm Said:

    cute smoothie glass! ;)

      

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    Nicole, on May 25th, 2011 at 5:42 pm Said:

    Can you do this smoothie with Chocolate Protein Powder?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    May 25th, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    yes, definitely!

      

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    Maggie, on July 3rd, 2011 at 12:23 pm Said:

    I just tried this and YUM!! It came out super thick though, so I think next time I’ll just use one frozen banana. :)

      

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    Carrie Bunns, on July 19th, 2011 at 11:59 pm Said:

    Yummy !!! What is your favorite kind of protein powder you use? And flavor?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 20th, 2011 at 7:49 am

    i like optimum nutrition’s gold standard protein powder – all flavors i’ve tried are really good!

      

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