Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
A creamy, high-protein breakfast that blends ripe bananas with peanut butter, making it a satisfying and flavorful way to start your morning.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 banana 1 banana (fresh or frozen) Choose ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) Use natural peanut butter without added sugars for a healthier option.
- 1 scoop 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder Don’t skip the protein powder for a filling breakfast.
- ½–1 cup ½–1 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy) For a dairy-free version, use almond milk, coconut milk, or any other non-dairy milk.
- ¼ cup ¼ cup Greek yogurt (optional, for extra protein) Experiment with different types of yogurt for best flavor.
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional) Adjust sweetness according to preference.
- ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) Adds extra flavor, but can be omitted.
- cubes Ice cubes, as needed Add for extra thickness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Add the banana to the blender.
- Add peanut butter and protein powder.
- Pour in the milk of choice.
- Add Greek yogurt and any optional ingredients.
- Blend on high until thick and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Add ice for extra thickness and blend again if desired.
- Pour into a glass or travel cup and enjoy.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. For best taste, enjoy fresh. Consider freezing the banana for future use.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15g