Peanut Butter Banana Shake (Printable)

A creamy blend of ripe bananas and peanut butter for a smooth, energizing start to your morning.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

→ Dairy and Alternatives

02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt

→ Nut Butters

04 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

→ Sweeteners and Add-Ins

05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
06 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
07 - ½ cup ice cubes

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place bananas, milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey (if using), vanilla extract, and ice cubes into a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until mixture is smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
03 - Taste and add more sweetener if desired, blending briefly to incorporate.
04 - Pour the smoothie evenly into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes five minutes and requires zero cooking skills, just a blender and confidence.
  • That perfect balance of creamy and thick means it actually fills you up, unlike those thin smoothies that leave you hungry an hour later.
  • Tastes indulgent enough to feel like a treat, but it's packed with protein and fruit so you're not secretly eating dessert for breakfast.
02 -
  • Frozen bananas will make this thicker and creamier than fresh ones, so if you like your smoothie almost spoon-thick, peel and freeze bananas ahead of time in zip-top bags.
  • If your peanut butter is the natural kind with oil on top, mix it in first before blending—otherwise it can separate and float instead of creating that creamy texture.
03 -
  • Keep peeled, sliced bananas in your freezer at all times—they blend smoother and make the whole thing taste colder and thicker without watering it down as ice does.
  • If your blender struggles or sounds sad, add the milk first to help everything move around; a happy blender makes a smooth smoothie.
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