Description
Creamy peanut butter banana smoothie blends tropical sweetness with nutty richness for a perfect morning pick-me-up. Rich protein and natural energy flow seamlessly through this quick, delightful breakfast treat you’ll savor from first sip to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 bananas, broken into chunks
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons honey
Ice and Texture:
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare a high-powered blender and gather fresh ripe bananas, creamy milk, smooth peanut butter, golden honey, and crisp ice cubes.
- Peel and roughly chop the bananas into chunks for easier blending.
- Add all selected ingredients into the blender, ensuring an even distribution.
- Secure the blender lid tightly and pulse at high speed for 25-35 seconds until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Check the smoothie’s texture, ensuring no large banana or ice chunks remain.
- Select a tall, chilled glass and carefully pour the velvety smoothie, allowing it to cascade smoothly.
- Optional: Garnish with a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a small banana slice for visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while the smoothie maintains its frothy, cold temperature for optimal refreshment.
Notes
- Freeze ripe bananas beforehand for an extra creamy and thick smoothie texture.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative that adds unique flavor profiles.
- Add a scoop of protein powder to transform this smoothie into a post-workout recovery drink that boosts muscle repair and energy.
- For a lower-calorie version, use unsweetened almond milk and reduce honey, keeping the rich taste while cutting down on sugar content.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 474 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg