Delish Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipes

I made you the breakfast smoothie that tastes like a milkshake, pretends to be healthy, and disappears faster than my good intentions after 9 p.m. It’s banana-peanut-buttery, thick enough to stand a spoon in (do not test me), and uses the exact bananas you “forgot” to eat last week. It’s the kind of three-minute miracle that makes you feel put-together while your hair says otherwise. And yes, I will absolutely call this “meal prep” even if I made it in pajama shorts and a questionable attitude.

Last time I made this, my husband tried to “protein it up” and created banana cement that almost broke the blender. The kids were offended, the dog stole a banana peel, and I pretended it was all part of a “smoothie bowl experience.” Meanwhile, I poured the salvageable half into a mason jar, which I dropped, because of course I did. Was the jar too small for the batch? Yes. Did I make another one instead of washing fewer dishes? Also yes. Growth is for herbs, not for me.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Freeze banana coins in baggies so you don’t need ice. They blend smoother and make you feel like you have your life together.
– Blend straight in a wide-mouth to-go cup with an immersion blender—zero extra dishes and it makes you look like a smoothie influencer.
– Rinse the blender immediately with hot water, a tiny squirt of soap, and a 5-second whir. Boom: self-clean mode. Magic without the wand.
– Don’t measure the peanut butter. Eyeball a generous blob the size of a golf ball and call it “chef’s intuition.”
– Toss in oats or Greek yogurt if you need it thicker—aka you accidentally added too much milk and refuse to start over.

Serving Ideas

– Top with granola, cacao nibs, or crushed peanuts if you want crunch and an excuse to take photos like it’s a parfait.
– Drizzle honey or maple if your sweet tooth woke up feral.
– Add a pinch of cinnamon or flaky salt. Fancy. Dramatic. Unnecessary. I support it.
– Serve with cold brew if it’s Monday; serve with wine if the kids drove you nuts and you’re calling this “adult milkshake night.”
– Keep it simple: straw, walk away, pretend you woke up at 5 to meditate.

What to Serve It With

– Hot buttered toast or a cinnamon English muffin, because carbs and carbs are best friends.
– A crispy strip of bacon if you’re living your best brunch life.
– A bowl of berries so you can whisper “antioxidants” like a spell.
– Last night’s banana bread for chaotic neutral energy.
– Or nothing—just stand at the sink and sip like a kitchen goblin.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Use ripe, spotty bananas for max sweetness and creamy texture. Green bananas taste like regret.
– Freeze bananas peeled and sliced. Whole frozen bananas are just edible ice clubs.
– Start the blender low, then crank it. High-speed immediately = peanut butter roof shot.
– Too thin? Add oats, yogurt, or more frozen banana. Too thick? A splash more milk, you hero.
– Natural peanut butter blends best. If yours separates, give it a good stir first.
– Add a tiny pinch of salt—it makes the banana and peanut butter taste louder (in a good way).
– Ratio: About 1 large frozen banana + 1 cup milk + 1 to 2 tablespoons peanut butter. Then go wild.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh.
Pour into a sealed jar, refrigerate up to 24 hours, and shake before sipping. Separation is normal; so am I. Mostly.

✔Variations and Substitutions

– Swap peanut butter with almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter if peanuts are not invited to your party.
– Make it chocolatey: add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or a handful of chocolate chips because adulthood.
– Extra creamy: use Greek yogurt or a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
– Dairy-free: oat milk, almond milk, soy milk—whatever carton is currently 1/3 full and judging you.
– Espresso it: 1 shot of coffee for “I’m awake now” energy.
– Add-ins that behave: flaxseed, chia, hemp hearts—quiet nutrition that won’t ruin the vibe.
– Smoothie bowl: make it thicker, pour in a bowl, add toppings, pretend it’s a project.
– Popsicles: freeze leftovers in molds, bribe small humans later.

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Delish Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipes

Quick, creamy, and protein-packed, this peanut butter banana smoothie blends ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, and a touch of honey for a nourishing breakfast or post-workout boost—ready in 5 minutes.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 medium ripe banana
• ▢ 1 cup milk dairy or unsweetened almond milk
• ▢ 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• ▢ 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter
• ▢ 1 tablespoon honey optional
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 cup ice cubes
• ▢ 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Add bananas, milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon to a blender.
• Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Add the ice and blend again until frosty and thick.
• Taste and adjust: add more milk to thin, more ice to thicken, or a drizzle of honey for sweetness. Pour into 2 glasses and serve immediately.

Notes

Use frozen banana slices for an extra thick, milkshake-like texture (reduce ice as needed). Swap honey with maple syrup or skip for a lower-sugar option. For added fiber, blend in 0.25 cup rolled oats before adding ice.