Whip up this creamy peanut butter banana smoothie in minutes. It is a naturally sweet, satisfying option perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout fuel.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:5 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:5 min
Yield:1 serving
Category:Breakfast
Method:Blending
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 large frozen bananas, sliced
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
1 cup milk (dairy or almond milk for a lighter option)
1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for extra thickness)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 scoop protein powder (optional, for high protein banana smoothie)
Instructions
Place the frozen banana slices, peanut butter, milk, vanilla extract, and protein powder (if using) into your blender.
Secure the lid and blend on low speed initially, increasing to high speed.
Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more milk. If you prefer it thicker, add the ice cubes and blend again until incorporated.
Pour the creamy breakfast shake into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
Using frozen bananas is key to achieving that thick, creamy texture without needing much ice.
For a chocolate banana smoothie variation, add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder.
This recipe is naturally sweet, but you can add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if your bananas are not fully ripe.