Allergy Bomb Smoothie
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My allergy bomb smoothie is a revelation for those of you suffering from seasonal allergies. This time of year I hear multitudes of people complaining about their allergies. I understand! Before I became a beekeeper and was blessed with an ample supply of local honey, I too fought allergies all spring and fall. Yep, sick in bed with a sinus infection that started with allergy symptoms. If you are an allergy sufferer I have a solution for you. It consists of two secret ingredients in this smoothie. Wait for it……
I love a quick and easy breakfast on most days and have found the Oster® Blend-N-Go® MyBlend®, makes short order of whipping up a smoothie. Fill, blend and go, that’s it! I know you want to know about those secret ingredients, I’m getting to that! You can pick up one of these blenders on your next stop in Walmart!
So, I love fruity smoothies but somedays I need a chocolate fix. You ever feel that way? I like this smoothie for breakfast and for an afternoon snack because it’s got banana, Jif Creamy Peanut Butter , cocoa powder, Dannon Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt, almond milk and my two secret ingredients. It’s got good for you potassium from the banana and 7 grams of protein from the pb.
My husband eats a spoonful of peanut butter every night, I don’t even know why, but he does. Jif peanut butter has that fresh roasted peanut taste, is gluten free, and non GMO. Before he walked out the door this morning I handed him this super smoothie. We sipped on them and caught up on what our day held before he ran off to work.
Now, what you’ve been waiting for, holding your breath for! Did you know that if you ingest just 1 teaspoon of local honey everyday that you can defeat those allergies? A 100 mile radius is considered local. Now if you are allergic to pet dander or grass, I can’t say that honey will help you. But if you are affected by other types of pollen, honey conceivably, can lessen your symptoms if not cause them to disappear completely. Since I began taking honey regularly I’ve gone from having 2-4 seasonal sinus infections to 2 in the last 5 years. I am a believer that taking local honey on a steady basis lessens the effects of the dreaded allergy season. Now you know half of the secret.
You already know this smoothie bomb contains peanut butter, banana and Dannon yogurt, which is made with natural ingredients. Cocoa powder is optional, but remember I said I need that chocolate fix on certain days. Do you recognize what is in this next photo? It is the other half of my secret.
This my friends is pollen! Bees gather this pollen, which comes in many vibrant colors and pack it into the combs in their hives. They use it to feed brood. Pollen gathered by honey bees is wonderfully effective in many respiratory ailments. Pollen is one of nature’s most completely nourishing foods as it contains nearly all nutrients required by humans. Bee-gathered pollens are rich in proteins (approximately 40% protein), free amino acids, vitamins, including B-complex, and folic acid.
There you have it – the two secret ingredients in this creamy and delicious smoothie. Honey and pollen! There is no denying that this smoothie is better for me and you! 7 ingredients and cacao nibs to add a little crunch, optional, of course. I like to have all my ingredients measured and ready to go before I begin.
Allergy Bomb Smoothie
Author: Linda Walbridge
Ingredients
- ½ cup Dannon Lowfat Vanilla Yogurt
- 8 oz. almond milk
- 2 Tablespoons Jif Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 Tablespoon dutch cocoa powder
- 2 Tablespoons local honey
- 1 teaspoon pollen
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- cacoa nibs (optional)
Instructions
- Put yogurt, honey and peanut butter into blender and blend until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, pollen, banana and almond milk and process until well blended.
- Add ice to blender if so desired and blend again until smooth.
- Sprinkle with cacao nibs and pollen.
If you want to make one of these super smoothies and combat your allergies here’s a nifty coupon for $1.50 cash back on the combination of Jif Creamy Peanut Butter and Dannon Vanilla Yogurt.
Found @ Walmart – Dannon Yogurts are in the refrigerated aisle with yogurts and Jif Peanut Butter can be found on the peanut butter aisle.
Excellentia!
Thank you sir!
Where do you purchase pollen? This sounds very yummy.
Hi Nancy – pollen can be found at Whole Foods, Central Market, speciality groceries, health food stores or preferably from your local beekeeper or at the farmers market near you. Contact a local beekeeper for info on where to purchase in your area! Here is a link to help you. http://www.localharvest.org/pollen.jsp
Thanks for the link I’ve been looking for someplace for local honey. Also, being an allergy sufferer myself and into eating healthy and clean this is right up my alley. I made it today minus the pollen only because I didn’t have any on hand and it is delicious.
Oh good I’m glad you liked it! I drank 2 last time I made it – it is delicious! Hope the link helps you find local honey! If not you can always call your local county extension office and ask for the names of beekeepers in your area!
Where do you find the pollen nuggets?
Hey Ellen, you should be able to find pollen at any speciality grocery in the health dept, Whole Foods, health food stores or from a local beekeeper or at your local farmers market. Here is a link that might help you locate one in your area. http://www.localharvest.org/pollen.jsp
Sounds like something I want to try, but where do you gey bee pollen. I have local honey, but never thought to ask if they sold that
You can find pollen at WHole Foods, specialty groceries in the health dept,. your local beekeeper or farmers market. Here is a link to help you: http://www.localharvest.org/pollen.jsp
Pollen can be bought in specialty stores, Sprouts, Henry’s, Farmers Markets where a local honey seller may be found. You can ask them if they have pollen available.
Stephen, YES! Thanks for helping out. Whole Foods also sells pollen. Here is a link if you are looking for it locally in your area! http://www.localharvest.org/pollen.jsp
Where is the nutritional information for this recipe? Calories, fat content, sugars, etc……
Hi there – I am not one to keep up with nutritional info on my recipes….I’m sure I could get an “idea” by reading the labels on the yogurt, pb and milk but it’s not my
thing. What I do know is, it tastes good and the honey and pollen are good at combating allergies – that was my focus!
Why don’t you use a better quality peanut butter? Unless you’re shilling for a specific brand, there are so many solid products out there that aren’t loaded with sugar and quasi nutritional ingredients. Good peanut butter has two ingredients: peanuts and salt.
Erica – noted at the top of the post is a disclaimer that in this instance I was writing for a particular Peanut Butter company! Feel free to use any peanut butter you choose – natural, organic, etc… the smoothie is delicious. Just the right amount of peanut butter and cocoa taste!
what a cocoa nibs? where to get them?
Cacao nibs are the roasted pieces of cacao beans. Crunchy, nutty and a bit bitter. You can find them in spice shops or speciality groceries in the baking or spice department! They also make great snacks!