Description
Creamy peanut butter banana smoothie with just 5 simple ingredients. This healthy breakfast smoothie is naturally sweetened, protein-packed, and ready in 5 minutes for the perfect nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
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Core Ingredients:
- 1 large ripe banana, fresh or frozen (about 1 cup sliced)
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- ¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (optional but recommended)
- 3–4 ice cubes (if using fresh banana; omit if using frozen)
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (if additional sweetness desired)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (for chocolate version)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats
- 1 scoop protein powder
Instructions
- Prep Banana: If using fresh banana, peel and break into chunks. If using frozen, remove from freezer (no need to thaw). Frozen banana creates the thickest, most milkshake-like texture.
- Add Liquid First: Pour milk into blender first. Adding liquid before solids helps blender blades move freely and prevents ingredients from getting stuck at the bottom.
- Add Peanut Butter: Add peanut butter to blender. If your peanut butter is very thick, you can slightly warm it for 10 seconds in microwave to make it easier to blend.
- Add Banana: Add banana chunks to blender. If using fresh banana, add ice cubes now as well.
- Add Yogurt: If using Greek yogurt, add it now. This optional ingredient makes the smoothie extra creamy and adds protein and probiotics.
- Add Sweetener: If using honey, maple syrup, or any optional add-ins (vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa powder, etc.), add them now.
- Blend on Low: Start blending on low speed for 5-10 seconds to break up large pieces and get everything moving.
- Increase to High: Increase to high speed and blend for 30-60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy. The smoothie should be thick and uniform with no chunks remaining.
- Check Consistency: Stop and check thickness. If too thick to blend or drink, add 2-4 tablespoons more milk and blend again. If too thin, add a few more ice cubes or a bit more frozen banana.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie. Add more sweetener if needed, or a pinch of salt to enhance flavors. Blend briefly to incorporate.
- Serve Immediately: Pour into a tall glass. Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately while cold and creamy. Top with optional garnishes like banana slices, peanut butter drizzle, or granola.
Notes
- For thickest texture: Use frozen banana chunks and skip ice cubes
- Protein boost: Add protein powder or extra Greek yogurt
- Make it vegan: Use plant-based milk and yogurt, skip honey (use maple syrup)
- Nut-free: Replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter
- Prep ahead: Pre-portion banana chunks in freezer bags for grab-and-go convenience
- Blender power: If your blender struggles, add more liquid or let frozen banana sit 5 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (about 16 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg