Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

 

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This thick, creamy, naturally-sweetened healthy Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is guaranteed to brighten your morning. Easy and filling, it’s made with simple ingredients, and the tried-and-true flavor combination is scrumptiousness you can sip!

understatement of the year (this Oatmeal Smoothie is another thick and creamy favorite).

This peanut butter banana smoothie is ideal for you if:

• You are simply craving a tasty change of smoothie pace.
• You’re new to the smoothie game and looking for a smoothie that’s good for you but that doesn’t taste overtly “healthy.”
• You need smoothies for kids that will pass picky eater inspection.

• Ingredients and Substitutions

  You’ll find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.

• • Banana. I find the frozen banana makes the smoothie plenty sweet on its own, but if you’d like it sweeter, feel free to add a few teaspoons of honey or pure maple syrup.
  • Peanut Butter. The other half of our classic pairing. The beloved flavor of nut butter helps give this smoothie universal appeal, while also helping make it rich and satisfying.
  • Almond Milk. I like to use unsweetened almond milk to keep the smoothie from being too sweet, but you can use your preferred type of milk, either dairy or non-dairy.
  • Greek Yogurt. To up the creamy factor and give this smoothie a protein boost.
  • Cinnamon. Adds a warm and cozy element that you don’t want to miss.

  Step-By-Step Instructions

  

  

  Combine (photo 1). Add all the ingredients to a blender.

  Make Your Smoothie (photo 2). Blend until smooth. ENJOY!

  Recipe Variations

  Not only is a smoothie a fantastic vehicle for nutritious food during the day, but is also very adaptable to your liking. Here are easy variations and add-ins for this recipe:

• • Chocolate. Thinking of having a chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie to stave off the temptation of a less healthy dessert? Add a few teaspoons of cocoa powder (a little goes a long way!) or a scoop of chocolate protein powder, and this very well may replace your favorite milkshake.
  • Protein Powder. This peanut butter banana smoothie has protein because of the peanut butter and Greek yogurt. But if you need an extra boost in your banana smoothie after a workout, add a 1/2 to 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder (vanilla or chocolate).
  • Bowl Style. For a new twist, try a peanut butter banana smoothie bowl. Add extra banana or ice to thicken it further, then serve it in a bowl with toppings, such as granola, banana slices, or blueberries, and a drizzle of additional peanut butter. See this Smoothie Bowl recipe for more topping ideas.
  • Omega-3. To add some omegas and additional protein and fiber, feel free to sprinkle in a tablespoon of chia seeds or flax seeds.
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