Creamy Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie for Easy Breakfast
Make this creamy peanut butter banana smoothie in five minutes for a satisfying breakfast or post-workout boost. It uses simple ingredients and frozen bananas for a thick texture.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe bananas, frozen
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or almond milk works well)
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (optional, for high protein)
- 1/4 cup rolled oats (optional, for thickness)
- 4 ice cubes (optional, if bananas are not fully frozen)
Instructions
- Place the frozen banana chunks, milk, peanut butter, and any optional ingredients like protein powder or oats into your blender.
- Secure the lid and blend on low speed initially, then increase to high speed.
- Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if necessary.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more milk. If it is too thin, add a few more ice cubes or a small piece of frozen banana.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
- Using frozen bananas is key to achieving a thick, creamy texture without needing excessive ice.
- For a dessert style smoothie, add 1 teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- To prepare ahead, measure all dry ingredients and place them in a freezer-safe bag. When ready, just add the milk and peanut butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 0