Peanut Butter Banana Shake (Printer-Friendly)

Smooth blend of ripe bananas and creamy peanut butter for a nourishing morning boost.

# 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

# Directions:

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.
04 - Divide the smoothie evenly into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but fills you up like a real breakfast, no guilt required.
  • You can make it with whatever milk or yogurt you have on hand, even the stuff about to expire.
  • It blends in under a minute and dirties exactly one appliance.
  • The peanut butter keeps you full until lunch without that mid morning crash.
02 -
  • If you use frozen bananas, skip the ice or your smoothie will taste like frozen air instead of fruit.
  • Natural peanut butter separates in the blender if you do not stir the jar first, and you will end up with oily puddles on top.
  • Greek yogurt makes this thick enough to eat with a spoon, regular yogurt makes it more like a drink.
03 -
  • Freeze overripe bananas in chunks so you always have smoothie ingredients ready and nothing goes to waste.
  • Add a tablespoon of flaxseed or chia seeds for extra staying power without changing the flavor.
  • Use a high powered blender if you have one, or blend twice as long if you do not.
  • Rinse the blender immediately after pouring or the peanut butter will cement itself to the sides.
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