Peanut Butter Banana Shake (Printable Version)

A creamy blend of ripe bananas and peanut butter for a delicious energizing morning start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

→ Dairy / 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 & Add-Ins

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Add bananas, milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey (if using), vanilla extract, and ice cubes to a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, approximately 1 minute.
03 - Taste and, if desired, adjust sweetness by adding more honey or syrup.
04 - Pour the smoothie evenly into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's genuinely filling enough to skip the mid-morning snack, thanks to the protein-packed Greek yogurt and peanut butter.
  • Takes less time than waiting for toast to pop up, so there's no excuse not to eat something real before rushing out.
  • The flavor is naturally sweet and indulgent without tasting like you're drinking a protein powder experiment.
02 -
  • Don't use frozen bananas unless you want to add more liquid—they thicken things so much that you'll end up with something closer to soft serve than a smoothie.
  • Blend in short bursts if your blender is old or temperamental; smooth and steady beats one aggressive thirty-second pulse that leaves chunks behind.
03 -
  • If your peanut butter seems thick and stubborn, stir it into the milk first with a spoon before blending—it'll incorporate way more smoothly.
  • Frozen banana slices from last week's overripe bananas work brilliantly if you're planning ahead; they make the smoothie thicker and more filling without watering it down with extra ice.
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