Shakeology with Banana and PB2

Since becoming a BeachBody Coach, I have started using Shakeology in place of my usual protein powder in post-gym smoothies that double as my lunch.  I currently have chocolate Shakeology, but plan on trying vanilla next, mostly because I want to try it with pureed pumpkin and some cinnamon.

Speaking of pumpkin... I made some awesome Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies today to send to my niece for Halloween.  Check out the recipe here (that links to my separate recipe blog).

Alright, I'll get back on topic.  Shakeology tastes a lot like protein powder, but has a bunch of other nutrients in it.  It does smell a little... earthy maybe?  I think that comes from the phytonutrients and super greens that are part of the blend, including spirulina, spinach, and barley grass (and more!).   I think I remember spirulina tasting a little like this earthiness I'm smelling when I had it by itself before.  But you can barely taste that smell even when Shakeology is only mixed with water.  I usually have it blended with ice and extra ingredients, and then you really can't taste that extra "earthiness". Go here to learn anything else you want to know about Shakeology.

My favorite mixture so far is Banana and Peanut Butter Chocolate Shakeology.

Just blend together the following and enjoy:

4-6 cubes of ice
1/2 frozen banana
1-2 tablespoons PB2 (or use peanut butter.  I like PB2 because it is way lower in fat and calories but still delivers peanut buttery flavor)
Enough water or unsweetened almond milk to blend (~3/4-1 cup)

Enjoying my post-gym Shakeology.  Please excuse the sweat and lack of selfie taking skills.  I was really struggling with where to look.  Cheers!