The Nutty Buckeye Smoothie

Jenny Shrodes, registered dietitian at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, walks us through how to make a smoothie that inspires year-round healthy living.

Any Buckeye knows there’s no better flavor combination than peanut butter and chocolate. For this installment of Mixology Minute, Jenny Shrodes walks us through every step of making the Nutty Buckeye Smoothie, a healthy smoothie that’s based on our favorite Ohio State treat! Perfect for recharging after a workout or starting your day with a quick-but-nutritious breakfast, this smoothie is one you’ll come back to again and again.

Jenny Shrodes, RD, LD, CDCES is a registered dietitian at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center who specializes in diabetes care and education. Jenny loves cooking, staying active and coaching fellow Buckeyes on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Check out her diabetes-friendly recipes and join Jenny in the kitchen for a livestream every second and fourth Tuesday!

Ingredients

1 cup (8 ounces) milk or alternative, such as almond, soy, oat, coconut, rice, etc.
1 scoop whey or plant-based protein powder without added sugar
½ banana, frozen
1–2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1–3 tablespoons natural nut butter without added sugar or fat

Instructions

Add milk, milk alternative, or water to your blender.
Add protein powder.
Add frozen banana.
Add cocoa powder.
Add nut butter.
Blend until desired consistency. If adding ice, blend longer than you think you need to.
Drink immediately. If mixture separates, just zap it with the blender.