Description
A quick, delicious, and nutritious Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie blending ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and milk for a smooth, protein-packed treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, peeled
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (natural preferred)
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative (dairy or plant-based)
Optional Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional for extra creaminess and protein)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional for added sweetness)
- 3–4 ice cubes (for chill and texture)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel your ripe bananas and gather all other ingredients measured out for a smooth blending process.
- Start Blending: Add bananas, peanut butter, milk, and Greek yogurt (if using) to the blender, then add honey and ice cubes.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until fully combined into a creamy, smooth mixture. Adjust thickness by adding more milk or ice as desired.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and add more honey for sweetness or a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor, then blend briefly again.
- Serve Immediately: Pour into your favorite glass or to-go cup and enjoy the creamy, nutty goodness right away.
Notes
- Use frozen bananas for a thicker and creamier texture.
- Choose natural peanut butter without added sugar or oils for a cleaner flavor.
- Blend just until smooth to avoid warming the smoothie and losing freshness.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance peanut butter flavor and balance sweetness.
- Adjust milk quantity to control thickness; less for sipping, more for easier blending.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 12 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg