Peanut Butter Banana Shake (Printable)

Delicious blend of ripe bananas and peanut butter for a creamy and energizing morning drink.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

→ Dairy/Alternatives

02 - 1 cup (8 fl oz) milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - ½ cup (4 oz) plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative

→ 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 (2 oz) ice cubes

# How-To Steps:

01 - Add bananas, milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, optional honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to the blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, approximately 1 minute.
03 - Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener if desired, blending briefly to incorporate.
04 - Pour into two serving glasses and enjoy immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like drinking a peanut butter banana sandwich but way better
  • Takes five minutes from start to finish with zero cooking required
  • Keeps you full for hours without that heavy breakfast feeling
02 -
  • Frozen bananas make this ridiculously thick and creamy, almost like soft serve
  • If your blender is struggling, add a splash more milk to get things moving
  • Smoothies separate in the fridge, so drink within 15 minutes for the best texture
03 -
  • Room temperature peanut butter incorporates much more smoothly than cold from the fridge
  • A pinch of salt surprisingly makes all the flavors pop more
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