"The King" Smoothie

 

This tasty treat is a nod to the king of rock 'n' roll:  Elvis Presley.  He was known for eating fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches.  But since the King's weight sort of spiraled out of control toward the end of his life, we're going to go much healthier on this creamy delight.

I start with a frozen vanilla yogurt, that has been ever-so-slightly melted after 20 seconds in the microwave.  Then add about 1 cup of milk and a banana.  You could also freeze the banana.  But if you're going to, make sure you peel it and chop it first.  That will save you a lot of hassle.

Add a big scoop of creamy peanut butter.  This is where my nod to "The King" takes a drastic veer from a sandwich fried in butter.  Fill up your blender with fresh spinach.  And I'm talking a large amount of spinach. That's what gives it that vibrant green color.  You won't really taste it, because it has such a mild flavor.  You are just adding a lot of healthy vitamins and minerals.

Blend the whole thing until it's smooth & creamy.  You won't even know that this is mostly healthy.  It is rich and delicious.  And you'll understand why peanut butter butter & banana were such a favorite combination for Elvis.  This could be used as a meal substitute if you're on a diet, or a healthy way to snack if you're craving a milk shake or a smoothie.

I'm going to keep trying other combinations now that I've become a bit of a smoothie fanatic.