Description
The Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is a creamy, nutritious, and delicious blend of ripe bananas, peanut butter, milk, and Greek yogurt. Perfect for a quick breakfast, post-workout refuel, or wholesome snack, it balances natural sweetness, protein, and healthy fats to provide lasting energy and a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (preferably frozen for creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (natural or homemade recommended)
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, soy, etc.)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or coconut/almond yogurt for vegan version)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 4–5 ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel the ripe bananas and gather peanut butter, milk, Greek yogurt, and optional sweetener. Having everything ready ensures a smooth blending process.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the bananas, peanut butter, milk of choice, Greek yogurt, and honey or maple syrup (if using) into the blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add Ice and Final Blend: Add ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the smoothie is chilled and has a creamy, thick texture.
- Serve Immediately: Pour into a tall glass and enjoy fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use frozen bananas to achieve a thicker, creamier smoothie without adding extra ice.
- Opt for natural peanut butter to avoid added sugars and oils.
- Adjust the amount of milk gradually to control smoothness and thickness.
- Blend soft ingredients first and add ice last for the best texture.
- Taste before adding ice or extra sweetener to maintain balanced natural flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: peanut butter banana smoothie, healthy smoothie, protein smoothie, breakfast smoothie, vegan smoothie, gluten free smoothie