New products sometimes blow my mind.
Often they seem like obvious conclusions (hello, peanut butter Oreos), at times they aren’t as obvious but still delicious (Vega’s vanilla chai protein powder)… and then there are times when I have to say WTF?!
Ladies and gentlemen, PB&J Vodka, by Van Gogh.
I wish I were kidding.
“The fragrance of our PB&J vodka is predominantly of peanuts complemented by the fresh fruit aroma of raspberry. In the mouth, the roles are reversed with the raspberry taking center stage supported by the toasty flavor of peanut butter and a hint of vanilla on the side.”
Now you can legit drink your lunch.*
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In other news, I made a smoothie.  *One you could really drink for lunch.
A chocolate peanut butter protein smoothie was all I wanted after a particularly hard weight session in the gym.  This totally hit the spot… special thanks to the avocado for making this a perfectly creamy treat.
Topped with my new love Hemp Seeds.  If you haven’t tried them yet… you should.  They are fantastically chewy and nutty.  I eat them standing in the pantry doorway.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter (Avocado) Smoothie
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 avocado
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 C unsweetened almond milk
- 1 T peanut flour
- 10 drops cocoa NuNaturals liquid Stevia
- 1 tsp cocoa (optional – I like it extra-chocolate-y)
- shake of salt
- pinch guar gum
Put it in a blender and blend away!
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I want to work in product development in my next life.
What are your thoughts on PB&J-flavored vodka?
Have you made any good/new smoothie concoctions lately?
I would totally get drunk on that.
Haha – I know what I’m buying you for your b-day.
Eeewwww! That is an insult to the world of alcohol! Then again i’m still massively hungover so any type of alcohol sounds disgusting to me right now! :/
LOL! Comment of the day.
I bet it would be good in a smoothie. I can’t imagine what else you’d mix it with though.
Like a PB&J mudslide? I could see that…
Am I the only one that finds it a bit crazy that a classic kid favorite food is now an adult beverage? Haha! I don’t think I could do it. PBJ in a drink just doesnt sound appealing.
I’m so glad you shared that! It’s too funny. I love their espresso vodka… not that I drink much vodka, but it makes for a wonderful pick-me-up espresso martini.
The term “pick-me-up espresso martini” is my new favorite. Can I order that at Starbucks? 😉
there are so many different flavors of vodka! it’s crazy. i guess i need to get a little more adventurous!
That vodka sounds foul!!! I really liked my smoothie that I made this morning even though it was ugly haha. Carrot, OJ, flax, frozen strawberries and spinach. Simple but delicious!
Ugly smoothies taste better! 🙂
Okay- so it IS real? I NEED IT. I’ve seen PB+J martinis on drink menus before, and I always think they sound awesome! I bet it’s really good mixed with almond milk, actually! (Don’t knock it til you try it!)
I keep forgetting to try avocado in a smoothie! Does it really make it as smooth as a banana would? I’ve got to remember that one…
Yup – it’s real! I don’t know about vodka and milk… even if it’s non-dairy… let me know if you try that. 🙂
Avocado makes smoothies super creamy. I actually like it better than banana!
Okay, I really need to make a smoothie and add some avocado – I keep forgetting! 🙂 And PB&J vodka…hmm….not sure I’m on board with that one, but I bet it’s better than it sounds. 🙂
I would definitely give the PB&J vodka a try! HA. I love avocados in a smoothie. So darn creammmyyyy. And PEANUT BUTTER OREOS? This one is new to me- when and where can I get my hand on these?
I wouldn’t turn down a freebie… but I am not running out to buy a bottle. 🙂
I’ve seen the Oreos at Publix. So bad… but sooooo good!
I think I’ll try the whipped cream flavored vodka first!
I smelled it once and couldn’t imagine a drink with it. Too sweet!
Hahah I remember reading about it and being quite intrigued! I’m waiting for a Reeses flavoured vodka to be created!
THAT I would buy.
OMG, I think I threw up in my mouth a little bit just reading that vodka flavor – ew!
That vodka sounds perfect. I think it’d be perfect in a white russian-esque cocktail. But then again, I’m a sucker for PB&J.
Not too sure about that vodka–it doesn’t sound very appealing to me. I’d rather have the real thing. Then maybe a shot of plain vodka afterward. (I kid!)
I’ve been in a major smoothie rut lately–it’s delicious, but the same thing every day because when I do change it up I never like it as much as my usual. Chocolate sun warrior, almond milk, spinach, a few pieces of frozen pineapple and some frozen raspberries (or blueberries if I’m *really* feeling wild). I must try your latest concoction! I really need to replenish my peanut flour supply. Where do you get yours?
THAT’S the way to do it! 🙂
I don’t use pineapple enough in my smoothies – it’s so good for you!
I just bought the hemp seeds last week! I haven’t used them in a smoothie yet. Can’t wait to try it. Totally delish! I made a similar smoothie the other day, http://goodcleanfood.wordpress.com/2012/04/15/tastes-like-nummy-beautiful-butterflies/ but yours looks more protein enriched and super tasty!
I love the idea of putting avocado in a smoothie – never occurred to me before!
Its ironic that you are discussing peanut butter and jam vodka.. this morning I made a pb & j smoothie – made with spinach, kale, vanilla protein powder, 1/2 an apple, pre-soaked almonds, peanut butter, frozen raspberries and blueberries, stevia and topped off with the hemp hearts you had today. It tasted exactly like the pb & j combo you get in a sandwich – delish!
Did you add the vodka too? 😉
Whenever I see smoothies on your blog, they make me want one. 🙂 I just had a night time snack but this smoothie recipe sounds so good!
Smoothies are usually my night time snack… I’m addicted. 🙂
This looks great! I am so intrigued by the peanut butter and avocado! I haven’t been by in a while…I hope you are doing well my dear! I promise I have a good reason for neglecting everyone haha…come by my blog and you’ll see why.
I am going to try this!
I think my stomach turned a little at the sight of that vodka. Seriously, who would drink that?
I dunno… would you try it if it was free? That’s the only way I would give it a shot!
Hey there, I am not sure I could go for that vodka, Personally I only add water and lime to mine. That smoothie is an interesting combo for sure. Being the old hippie that I am I prefer my avocado with chips and alfalfa sprouts, LOL. Love those hemp seeds.
Haha – that doesn’t make you an old hippie in my book. 😉 I love avocado anyway you can serve it!
That vodka does not sound appealing at all to me. But bb loves white russians and I hate them. But I think that might be the only way I would drink a white russian or the pbj vodka.
I loooooove hemp seeds lately too. They were on my yogurt this am! You are right on about the chewy and the nutty.
I can’t get on board with milk in my booze… but I’m more of a whiskey or wine drinker. 🙂
Completely agree! that is why I white russians gross me out. I love whiskey/bourbon and a good red wine.
Cheers to that!
I don’t think that vodka would agree with me AT ALL. I like vodka but mixed with juices not peanut butter.
As for the hemp hearts that I completely love them as well…perfect a top a fresh salad.
What it you make a berry martini and rimmed the glass with PB and graham crackers? Hmmmm…
Uuuuh, I dodn’t even like PB&J regularly, but as Vodka? That sounds almost as bad as bacon vodka.
Hmmm, nothing outrageous since my prickly pear smoothie…
I understand the vodka… but you don’t like the sandwich?! I’m questioning your judgment. 😉
I saw PBJ vodka in your header and I totally thought you had a cocktail recipe for us. I was excited 😀 Now I think I have to go do some experimenting…
I know, I know… I need to get on that too. 🙂
bahaha really!? I’ll stick to eating my pb+j =) more satisfying when your not schwasted! j
Since I cannot have vodka due to age restrictions, I place dibs on the entire blender willed with that smoothie 😀
This coming from an avocado hater… 😉
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
One smoothie, coming up! I promise you won’t even detect a hint of the avocado taste.
Wow. Vodka flavors are getting weirder and weirder. First birthday cake and now PB&J? I can’t imagine having more than a sip of that but I’m sure it makes for fun shots. What’s next, grilled cheese flavored rum?
I know!!! Grilled cheese rum just made me puke a little in my mouth. Thanks for that.
Ooh! Now that’s my kind of smoothie! LOL.
It’s PB time indeed. We can only hope that this vodka is better than that Adult Chocolate Milk “bleep”.
Wow — they think of everything these days! This sounds amazing…