Description
This creamy peanut butter banana smoothie is quick, satisfying, and packed with flavor. Made with frozen bananas, peanut butter, and milk, it’s perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack.
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 6 tablespoons peanut butter or powdered peanut butter
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 1/3 cup quick oats (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice, if needed
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- Scant 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- If using oats, blend them first until a fine powder forms.
- Add the frozen bananas, peanut butter, milk, sweetener, protein powder, and salt.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a covered container for later.
Notes
- Use bananas with brown spots before freezing for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Add an extra frozen banana for a thicker smoothie.
- Powdered peanut butter can be used for a lower-fat option.
- Protein powder and oats are optional additions for extra nutrition.
- Store refrigerated for up to 24 hours and shake before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
