If you love bananas and peanut butter, then you will love this shake.  The date adds just enough sweetness and a slight caramel flavor; the vanilla makes it extra delicious.  I’ve listed the ice cubes as optional because I like this shake both with and without them.  Without the ice cubes it’s a little creamier, and with, frostier (though, admittedly, a bit brain freeze inducing).  Also, I know I’ve mentioned this before but it bears repeating: this peanut butter is the BEST EVER.  Phil and I order the 35 oz jars in bulk because we’re obsessed hardcore like that.

1 cup unsweetened milk of choice
splash of vanilla extract
1/3 cup natural, unsweetened peanut butter (if using unsalted, add pinch of salt)
1 smallish date, pitted
2 frozen bananas
1-2 small ice cubes, optional

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until well combined and creamy.

Yield: 2 servings