I looooooved butterscotch as a kid. I remember the days of my mother making butterscotch pudding on the stove. I wouldn’t wait for it to cool. I enjoyed each and every bite just a little bit warm and oh so creamy. I remember going through this phase where I wanted all my candy to have butterscotch flavor. If I had to pick between chocolate and butterscotch, it was always butterscotch. As an adult, I don’t eat it near what I used to. But when I do I am always taken back to a happy memory of me and my mom.
So, I wanted to recreate that in a smoothie form so I could be reminded of those memories as I sip a health-ified smoothie. For me, this works. The butterscotch pairs nicely with the smoothie. While I didn’t add any greens to it, you could easily add some spinach like I do for most of my smoothies. What I like about using sugar-free instant pudding is that it makes the smoothie thicker and often I can eat it with a spoon. For me that is perfect because I get the protein of the smoothie but I can trick my body into thinking I am eating instead of drinking. The addition of the chia gives it good fats and all sorts of vitamins and minerals.
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 8oz milk
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ package suger-free, fat-free instant butterscotch pudding
- 1 tbsp chia
- Place the protein powder, milk, banana and pudding into the blender.
- Blend on high for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour into a tall glass.
- Sprinkle the chia seeds on top.
Were you a butterscotch fan? How was your favorite way to enjoy it?
coolchillmom says
December 8, 2014 at 6:35 pmI love it in candy form. but definitively get trying this smoothie of yours
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
December 8, 2014 at 7:33 pmButterscotch is one of my favorite flavors in the entire world. I bet this tastes awesome.
paula schuck says
December 8, 2014 at 8:04 pmI love butterscotch in almost any form!! It’s so good in treats. I would try this. I just got a smoothie book actually so I will look for some chia butterscotch ideas in there too.
Janell Poulette says
December 8, 2014 at 8:31 pmI love butterscotch. I can’t wait to try this recipe!
maria says
December 9, 2014 at 6:48 amI’m a sucker for a good smoothie! This looks good and items I have at home. Can’t wait to try this!
Jaime says
December 9, 2014 at 9:07 amI loved butterscotch pudding as a child. I don’t know why I ever stopped eating it. (Maybe I stopped making it when I went to college?) This looks like a fantastic smoothie!
Jeanine says
December 9, 2014 at 11:49 amButterscotch is one of my fave. I bet this one I would enjoy! Looks great!
Sarah Bailey says
December 9, 2014 at 12:06 pmI can’t imagine drinking butterscotch I love it in sweet form though s I’m for trying this 🙂
Alice Chase says
December 9, 2014 at 1:02 pmI just bought some chia and have been looking for new smoothie recipes. Great idea!
Liz Mays says
December 9, 2014 at 3:07 pmButterscotch is the best. I tried my first protein powder recently and it was pretty good.
Pam says
December 9, 2014 at 3:35 pmI love butterscotch and I am trying to incorporate chia in my diet so this should work. I am going to try this!
Pam says
December 9, 2014 at 4:13 pmI’ve been trying to find more ways to use chia seeds recently. This looks like a tasty way to use some of mine up!
Heather says
December 9, 2014 at 4:16 pmI love butterscotch pudding. Never thought to put it in with a smoothie!
Carmen Perez (listen2mama) says
December 9, 2014 at 8:01 pmI love butterscotch so much, I’m sure this tastes amazing.
Krystal's Kitsch says
December 9, 2014 at 8:10 pmI need to start using chia. I hear so many benefits!
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
December 9, 2014 at 11:07 pmOhh, I would have never thought about using butterscotch in a smoothie. I bet that’s fantastic!
Our Family World says
December 10, 2014 at 12:30 amYou had me at chocolate, this recipe sounds so delicious; a must try!
Aisha Kristine Chong says
December 10, 2014 at 11:02 amGosh looks like a yummy and healthy smoothie to try!
Angela says
December 10, 2014 at 4:03 pmThis sounds really good, and I love the addition of chia. I’ve been trying to add it to more foods and smoothies.
Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says
December 10, 2014 at 5:39 pmButterscotch pudding is my favorite! I need to try this!
Shannon Gosney says
December 11, 2014 at 10:37 amI love smoothies! I’ve never had one with butterscotch or chia before. Thanks for sharing.