Peanut Butter Banana Shake (Printable Version)

A creamy shake blending ripe bananas and peanut butter for a nutritious morning boost.

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's honestly a lifesaver when you're running late but refuse to skip breakfast.
  • That peanut butter flavor is rich enough to feel indulgent without any guilt.
  • One blender and five minutes separates you from something that tastes way better than it should.
02 -
  • Frozen bananas make everything icier and thicker, which is great if you like that texture, but fresh bananas give you more control over how creamy it becomes.
  • The peanut butter can clump if your blender isn't powerful enough; if this happens, blend the liquid and yogurt first, then add the peanut butter last.
03 -
  • Use frozen banana slices instead of fresh for an even colder smoothie that doesn't get watered down by melting ice.
  • Add a handful of spinach and you won't taste it, but your body will thank you—this is my secret weapon for sneaking vegetables into breakfast.
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