I was in the mood for a simple breakfast this morning. Meaning, no heat involved. So a smoothie in a bowl, which I’m sure many would not describe as simple!!
Peanut Butter + Banana Dough Smoothie
Doughy comes from the oats!
For TWO servings:
- 1/2 cup raw oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 3/4 cup drinkable plain yogurt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 banana
- 2 tbsp TJs peanut flour
- 2 pinches kosher salt (to peanut butter up the flour!)
Topped with Great Harvest granola and coconut
Matt and I stayed up until midnight balancing the bakery’s start-up cost “checkbook.” Start-ups are SO confusing because there’s a time when you don’t have a business account yet. We think we only found one error – but my gosh it was a long process (but a fun one if you like numbers!) I am trying to decide if I want to go to a yoga class in an hour or wait to go to the gym this afternoon when I have more time. I’ve got a handful of things to do this morning! And Karen and I are meeting for a business lunch. And hopefully her new, new computer – hopefully not broken this time – will arrive today!
Also, I owe you guys the next Home Neat Home!!
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Im sure the money aspect of it all is so frustrating and scary!!
I’ll admit it though, I love spreadsheets and number crunching and number organizing.
Its kind of a sick compulsion I have
I literally just made Mama Pea’s PB&J smoothie and it seems to be lacking…I think it’s the salt, like you mentioned above!!
Peanut butter and banana really is the best smoothie combo– it tastes like a milkshake to me!
I have to agree with Anna, though PB and banana ANYTHING is the best combo for pretty much anything
That coconut is so lovely on there–like a dusting of snow!!!! Have a great day.
No, I would not describe that breakfast as simple! But then again, I’ve become a lazy college student.
Can’t wait for the next Home Neat Home!
breakfast looks amazing as always.
Figuring out the money stuff seems like one of the worst/most confusing parts!
What a fun spoon! So adorable and super long!
Banana dough SIAB sounds delicious! It sounds like you guys have the number crunching under control, which is awesome because that’s a job I really don’t like. Have a fun yoga class today if you go!
I am not a number person. I have been working on my husband’s books the past few days and all I really want to do is be in the kitchen. Have fun at lunch!
Your SIAB’s always look so pretty and refreshing
it’s hard to do cold breakfasts on cold mornings but sometimes it’s just what you’re craving!
That smoothie looks so good! I love the granola and coconut as toppings! So delicious!
Yummy! I have yet to try blending oats into a smoothie, maybe tomorrow will be the day! Happy Tuesday:)
Yay! Another Home Neat Home–I’m looking forward to it!
That breakfast looks great! Can’t wait for the next Home Neat Home!!
The name of that smoothie is just so appealing- peanut butter & banana DOUGH. Yum!
Looking forward to the next home post! I really enjoy those
If anyone is looking for a yummy snack for this awfully cold day, I suggest a trip to my blog. I may have just posted my best recipe yet!! Sweet, simple, delicious, and only 5 ingredients
My husband and I own our own businesses so I know who time consuming things can be. We have many nights where we need to stay up late to get things done. Or as in today, we got up at 4:30 to get pay checks for our trainers done and lease payments ready since its the first! Conrgats on your bakery business, you guys will do such an amazing job!
looks awesome! A bakery business sounds so exciting! You go, girl!
SLABs never appeal to me in the morning, but you sure make them look good!
Wow you SIAB looks awesome
YUUUM! Hope you have a good and productive day and Karen’s computer works !!
I need to try this SIAB recipe, though I am made your pumpkin oatmeal this morning – OH SO YUM
Ohh – that SIAB concoction sounds so great…I’m curious to see if my blender could handle pulverizing oats….
Come to 4:15 yoga with me!
I love numbers, especially when it’s for something so special this this. A bakery, ahh, so cool.
I need to try oats in a smoothie and the SIAB concept in general – my smoothies are either very green ones or pumpkin ones, both more liquid than SIAB texture.
That’s why it’s so hard to think about starting up a business…y’all are brave for going for it like you have!
So exciting about the bakery! My boyfriend and I are looking into ways to be our own bosses soon–so inspiring. Quick question: I recently had foot surgery and wondered if you have some tips for me to stay in shape without my normal exercise class/running routine. Thanks!
Swim + bike!!! I did a ton of both when I couldn’t do jumping or running. And weights!
Holy yum!
That definitely seems like the most intimidating part of opening a business. My guy and I want to start one someday so we are hoping that his brother, who had a degree in business will be of help to us
I’ve never tried a smoothie in a bowl but I think I’d like it because I like eating my smoothies with a spoon. Lovely pictures! I’ll have to try one soon.
I can’t imagine all that goes in to starting up a business. I applaud you and Matt! If I ever get down to VA, I’ll have to stop in for a sandwich.
I went to college for accounting, and now, years later, I hate numbers. I won’t even balance the checkbook, that’s hubby’s chore.
I am so excited about your bakery
Looks amazing! Definitely a breakfast I want to try!
I wish it were warmer so that SIABs sounded better – come on spring!!
You had me at “banana dough…”
Homigosh. Must try this!!!!!!!
pb flour is something i really need to pick up at TJ’s!
I have really gotten into smoothies lately, esp for breakfast. Never thought to add oats – thanks for the great idea!
i’m a fan of doughy breakfasts. that looks amazing!
Banana dough… why does that sound so good?!
I stayed up late working on our taxes… The hyper-organized part of me finds it fun. That is, until I realized how much we owe!
Business spreadsheets can be hard! After awhile, it’s just a table full of big numbers!
There’s nothing like a good ole’ SIAB to start off the day
How do you like that organic drinkable yogurt? You’ve kinda convinced me to buy it next time at WF! 
Love it!
I love your Home Neat Home series, it makes me really want to clean… or have someone else clean for me:)
Also– did I miss it? Or who won the food processor? I was so hoping it would be me, LOL.
I announced it on Friday night and sadly it wasn’t you
oh sad! i must have missed it!! but i see your next contest…amazing.
I’m actually kinda excited to start working on our taxes soon
I’m a numbers girl at heart! I have all of my oats and yogurt on reserve in case we lose power from our Midwest ice storm…lots of overnight oats could be in my near future.
What a yum SIAB combo! I never tried a SIAB! I should soon ; )
I can imagine all the work you guys have to start the bakery, but its all worth it!
I am falling in love with chia seeds, having just bought then for the first time last week. I am making chia seed pudding now with some almond extract and cinnamon!
Love that mug!!
One thing I would not be able to do with owning a business is the checkbooks. My Husband owns a business and he keeps telling me someday I’ll be in charge of the books – to which I tell him that would only be a good idea if he wants to go under.
I’m always really intrigued by the drinkable yogurt. I haven’t seen it in any of my grocery stores. But it seems like it will make so many dishes so much more yummy. I’m going to keep my eyes open for it.
Looks tasty! I must try the peanut flour.
I need to invest in some peanut flour!!!
I can imagine it’s difficult! I am in law school and I am in a Business Organization class right now.
Amazing looking breakfast!
I’m going to have to get some TJ’s peanut flour shipped to me. Sadly no TJ’s in Savannah.
Your SIAB looks amazing. I vote yoga after being up late night, get in a good gym workout after a good nights sleep.
I wouldn’t call it a simple breakfast, but it looks awesome. So exciting about the bakery start up, that must have been a lot of work.
I like simple smoothies! The pb flour and oats sound like such a tasty addition.
Did you use drinkable yogurt or Kefir? Or are they one and the same?
Either way, it looked yummy!
I use the Organic Valley drinkable, but it’s very very similar to Kefir. I think something about the way it’s made is different (fermented vs. cultured)
Do you think there is much difference, nutritionally, between drinkable yogurt and kefir?
I think they are pretty comparable
yay for another Home Neat Home! I’m loving this series!
I am learning about cash forcasting in the business section of massage therapy school, and numbers make my head spin! I’m trying though!
I have to take a business course for my nutrition degree and I actually really enjoyed the finance unit. Balance sheets are kind of fun!
Your SIAB looks so good – love the doughy texture!
mmm, the siab looks amazing.
After I get home from work I definitely do not want to see anything Excel! That’s the one part of starting a business that I would not enjoy, all of the accounting. Good luck to both of you though, I’m sure that the GH people are a big help through all of this.
Jessica
I missed Friday’s announcement too and couldn’t find it. Ah well. I’m guessing I would know if the news involved me.
Kath, did you guys get a location finally? Things are really progressing!
It was on Friday’s dinner post.
We did find a location – signed our lease in November. Now we’re doing construction things.
Oh that salt is a great addition! I bet it really brings out the flavor!
Oooh, I’ll have to try this! We don’t have peanut flour in Australia though so I might try with coconut flour. Coconut dough smoothie!
I can’t even put into words how fantastic this smoothie was. Really, there isn’t a combination of letters that will suffice. I LOVED it. Thanks so much.