Ever since my stepmom got that blender that is the best blender in the whole world and that I rave about all the time I have been blending everything. And then when I found out that my parents got Josh and I that blender that is the best blender in the whole world and that I rave about all the time as a future wedding present, I have been telling Josh all the things I want to blend for him when we’re married. Like green smoothies and soups and ice creams, and a very special so-decadent-it’s-a-dessert-but-it’s-really-a-meal smoothie I created recently.
I’ll be the first one to tell you my usual smoothies are not the decadent sort. They’re green and packed with fruits and veggies and hemp protein powder and chia seeds. They taste delicious and are great for me, and I make them nearly every day. That being said, sometimes my taste buds want a little variety. And the variety I was in the mood for the day I made this Cookie Butter Smoothie was for a drink that tasted like a milkshake that I could eat as a meal.
If you have not tried cookie butter (sometimes called speculoos) you need to. It’s crumbled up gingerbread cookies ground into a paste. And if you’re looking for a drink to pair it with, try it with almondmilk. Something about the two tastes just go perfectly together. I may or may not have figured this out by eating the cookie butter out of the jar with a spoon and washing it down with a glass of Silk. When I was in the mood for a decadent smoothie I knew I wanted to blend those two flavors together. This recipe is simple and quick and oh so tasty.
Cookie Butter Smoothie
½ cup old fashioned oatmeal
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon cookie butter
1 cup Silk PureAlmond Unsweetened Vanilla
1 banana, sliced
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Handful of ice cubes
- This could not be a more simple recipe. Put all ingredients in the blender (if you’re using a really powerful blender the order really doesn’t matter) and mix until smooth. Pour and drink!
The smoothie yields two cups, and while definitely rich and indulgent, it has the staying power of a meal and the nutrition of a peanut butter, banana, and jelly sandwich. And using almondmilk instead of skim milk saves you 60 calories! It is frothy and tastes just like eating a delicious cookie creation.
It was so worth the splurge and is something I promised I’d make for Josh when we’re newlyweds. It’s the little things in life like that I look forward to doing. And blending everything in sight. ;p
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Question of the Day: What’s your favorite type of milk? What’s your favorite smoothie recipe?
You had me at cookie butter, smoothie and Silk Almond Milk. All my favorites!
It’s sooo tasty! I was so happy with how this turned out.
This sounds seriously amazing! I have yet to try cookie butter b/c I’m afraid I’ll eat the entire jar in one sitting. Maybe I could buy some, make this smoothie, then have my husband hide the jar!
Omg cookie butter is soo good! But you’re right it’s crazy addicting! I hope you get to try it soon!
wow that sounds so good!! i love silk almond, but i have never tried the cookie butter. i gotta get on that! im way too used to my typical green smoothiss. that sounds LOVELY! <3
It’s so tasty! You definitely gotta try cookie butter, although be warned, it’s crazy adicting!
oh i can just taste this now! heaven in a cup! YUM!
It’s sooo delicious!!
Ooooooomg, cookie butter in a smoothie??? That sounds like the best thing in the entire world.
It’s sooo good!
Cookie butter?! Ohmy. I’ve never heard of that before!
Oh goodness girl, go to Trader Joes stat, it’s delicious!
omg i need this NOW!
It’s sooo tasty! I hope you get to enjoy it!
This sounds amazing!!!
It’s so tasty!
I love cookie butter!! I’ll have to give this a try this weekend!
Yay! I hope you enjoy it, it’s a delicious smoothie!
Cookie butter is the way to my heart. Can’t wait to try this!
It’s so tasty! I hope you enjoy it!
You’ve left my mouth hanging open and my taste buds begging for this. Holy MOLY! And I’m so jealous about that blender that is the best blender in the whole world and that I rave about all the time. 😉
haha It’s an incredible blender! And the smoothie is so tasty! I want to make another one!
Just made a version of this today! I got the new crunchy cookie butter and used in a smoothie with a banana, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, ground flax and buckwheat. SO YUMMY!
Ohh what does the crunchy cookie butter taste like? I need to check that out!
OHMYGOLLYGEEWHIZ. This is fantastic. I have cookie butter and am OBSESSED. Using the almondmilk in a smoothie is the PERFECT way to combat this not so healthy cookie goodness. I CANNOT WAIT TO MAKE THIS SWEET TREAT!!!! ROCK ON GIRLFRIEND
Yay! I hope you enjoy it, it’s such a delicious smoothie!
Genius combination! Like Amanda, I’ve stayed away from cookie butter so far because I’m afraid to find out how quickly I can plow through it!
It’s so easy to eat a ton! This smoothie tastes great, and with only a serving size of cookie butter in it!
Are you kidding me. Are you trying to make me even more hungry! LOL! Cookie Butter – aw man, you had me at Coo…. LOL!!! 🙂
hahaha Cookie butter must be laced with crack, it’s so addicting!
This sounds awesome! I’m not really a smoothie person but man oh man can’t go wrong with cookie butter.
Cookie butter is sooo good! Omg I could eat jars and jars of that stuff!
This sounds so good. I love almond milk, it’s my favorite non-dairy milk and I use it in everything from smoothies to cereal to (vegan) cheese sauce. Yum!
I really need to try vegan cheese sauce! I’ve heard such great things!
I love almond milk – my favorite by far. My hubby still isn’t sold when he wants a glass to drink, but otherwise it’s what we have! This smoothie sounds fantastic!
I love cows milk but I’m loving almondmilk now too! I wish I didn’t wait so long to try it, it’s delicious!
My favorite “milk” is definitely Silk unsweetened vanilla almond milk!! And cookie butter is one of those indulgences that everybody should experience! I have a jar that I take a little nibble from, then quickly stash back into the back of the cupboard (to avoid eating it all and avoid letting my fiance find it!).
And I love blending oatmeal into my smoothies!
Great recipe!
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy the recipe! Isn’t Silk almondmilk amazing? I’m so glad I tried it, I’ve been loving it!
I’ve never heard of cookie butter! I may try that with the rest of the ingredients, though. It sounds heavenly!!
It’s so delicious! You can get cookie butter at Trader Joes! I really recommend it.
Silk is my favorite and I tried many before deciding that! My fav smoothie is a green monster with banana and almond butter!
Ohh I love banana and almond butter combos! Great call!
I have never heard of cookie butter!
I just made this and it was awesome!!! I wish I had a better blender though. I’ve been working on the husband to get a Vitamix or Blendtec. Mine didn’t do the best job on the oatmeal, but I managed.
I also used a frozen banana. I think it makes a smoother smoothie.
Even though you posted this a month ago, I just have to tell you that I bought my first jar of cookie butter yesterday, and have not been able to stop thinking about making this recipe! 🙂 I’m even posting about my excitement in my blog and linking back to this post haha.
Thank you for this amazing idea!
Yay! I can’t wait to hear what you think of it when you try the recipe!!
Sounds like what I make every morning ecpxet I use silken tofu but have been looking for a change. Hoping the almond butter will be better. I also just use a lot of kale and no spinach, but I’m glad someone else is posting a recipe similar to mine so at least I know I’m on the right track!
You had me at cookie butter. <3 This will definitely be the next smoothie I make! 😀