Description
Creamy peanut butter banana smoothie brings tropical comfort to breakfast tables with minimal ingredients. Quick blender magic combines ripe bananas, smooth peanut butter, and cold milk into a protein-packed morning delight you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large banana (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based, like almond, oat, or soy milk)
Creaminess and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess and protein)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for extra flavor)
Sweeteners and Texture:
- ½ tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, if additional sweetness is desired)
- 4–5 ice cubes (if using fresh banana)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prep your blending vessel, ensuring a clean, spacious workspace for creating a velvety smooth beverage.
- Slice the ripe banana into chunks, allowing for easier blending and smoother texture integration.
- Transfer banana pieces directly into the blender, followed by creamy peanut butter, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
- Pour cold milk into the blender, creating a liquid base that will help facilitate smooth blending.
- Add Greek yogurt for enhanced protein and luxurious creaminess, which will elevate the smoothie’s overall consistency.
- Introduce vanilla extract to infuse a subtle aromatic essence that complements the nutty and fruity profiles.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon for a warm, earthy undertone that harmonizes with the other ingredients.
- Include your preferred sweetener if desiring additional sweetness beyond the banana’s natural sugars.
- Secure the blender lid tightly and activate the high-speed setting, processing until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous liquid.
- Assess the smoothie’s viscosity, adding milk to thin or incorporating ice cubes to thicken as desired.
- Transfer the smoothie into a chilled glass, creating an inviting presentation.
- Optionally embellish with a delicate peanut butter drizzle, banana slices, or a light cinnamon dusting for visual appeal and extra flavor complexity.
Notes
- Freeze overripe bananas in chunks to create an instantly thicker, creamier smoothie without extra ice.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a vegan-friendly and lactose-free version that still delivers incredible flavor.
- Use unsweetened peanut butter to control sugar content and create a more protein-packed drink perfect for post-workout recovery.
- Elevate nutritional value by adding a scoop of protein powder or a handful of spinach without compromising the delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg