We love fruit in our house and my daughter is really loving grapes lately!
Did you know that….
right now, fresh and delicious California grapes are just coming into season which means they are available in a store near you. In fact, California-grown grapes account for more than 99% of all the grapes sold in the US!
I hate to admit it, but I really had no idea where my grapes were coming from. I’m not surprised they come primarily from California – I just never realized it! My favorite are green grapes, but I do like to have red grapes on occasion. I wish I could buy a bag of mixed grapes….
Anyway! Grapes From California is hosting a snack makeover recipe contest on their Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/GrapesFromCalifornia/) until the end of July. To help spread the word, I created a recipe using grapes!
Peanut Butter Banana Grape Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1c chocolate milk (or white milk!)
- 1 banana; sliced
- 2tbs smooth peanut butter
- 1c grapes
Directions:
- Pour milk into blender
- Slice and add banana
- Add peanut butter and grapes
- Blend until smooth!
Optional – Add yogurt
This made enough for a tall glass for me and a small sippy cup for my daughter… who sucked hers down and came after mine!
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Disclosure: We participated in this #GrapesfromCA campaign via the Family Review Network. We received a fun grape cookbook as well as compensation to cover the cost of ingredients for our recipe creation.
Darcy is the founder of “Life With Darcy and Brian,” where she combines her love for education, board games, and crafting to create engaging learning experiences for kids. Her creative projects and writing have been featured in outlets like The Toy Insider, CafeMom, Mom.com, Parents.com, Country Living, and The Pioneer Woman.
Stephanie
Monday 2nd of July 2012
i have to make this! thanks for sharing
Holly Thomas
Sunday 1st of July 2012
Have to try this, i have never had grapes in a smoothie!
Darcy
Thursday 5th of July 2012
It was my first time having grapes in one, I'm just glad it tasted fine. :)
Jo-Ann Brightman
Saturday 30th of June 2012
I wonder how it would taste with almond butter. Thanks for the idea
courtney b
Friday 29th of June 2012
sounds good except for the peanut butter! lol
@MryJhnsn from iNeedaPlaydate
Thursday 28th of June 2012
It's PB&J in a glass!
Darcy
Friday 29th of June 2012
Almost! I thought about that as I made it but the grape isn't as strong as if I'd used jelly. Though the chocolate might have masked the grape flavor a bit!