🥜🍌 Peanut Butter Banana Protein Smoothie
Creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with protein! This easy smoothie makes a delicious breakfast or satisfying snack and comes together in just a few minutes.
🥤 Ingredients
Makes 1 large serving
- 1 medium ripe banana
- ¾ cup milk of choice — dairy, almond, soy, or oat
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, optional but recommended for extra protein
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, optional
- ½–1 cup ice cubes
- Optional: 1–2 tablespoons water or extra milk if needed for blending
👩🍳 Instructions
- Add the ingredients: Place the banana, milk, peanut butter, Greek yogurt, vanilla, cinnamon, and ice into a blender.
- Blend: Blend on high for about 30–60 seconds, or until completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust the texture: If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash of milk and blend again. If you prefer it colder and thicker, add a little more ice.
- Taste: Since ripe bananas provide plenty of natural sweetness, you may not need any additional sweetener.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
💡 Tips & Variations
- More protein: Use Greek yogurt and milk with a higher protein content.
- Extra peanut-butter flavor: Add another teaspoon of peanut butter.
- Chocolate version: Add 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Make it extra creamy: Use a frozen banana instead of a fresh one and reduce the ice.
- Dairy-free: Use unsweetened soy or almond milk and a dairy-free yogurt.
⭐ Recipe Note
For the creamiest smoothie, use a very ripe or frozen banana. Frozen banana also gives the smoothie a thick, milkshake-like texture without needing lots of ice.
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