Description
A creamy, delicious smoothie packed with protein, healthy fats, and natural sweetness from bananas and peanut butter. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or post-workout, this smoothie is quick to make and incredibly satisfying. Customize it to your liking with a variety of add-ins like protein powder, spinach, or honey.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana (peeled and broken into chunks)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or almond butter, cashew butter)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based, like almond, oat, or soy milk)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
- 1/2 to 1 cup ice cubes
- Optional extras:
- Handful of spinach (for added greens)
- Chia seeds (for extra fiber)
- Protein powder (for a filling meal or post-workout snack)
Instructions
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Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and break the banana into chunks. Optionally, freeze the banana ahead of time for a thicker texture.
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Blend the Base: Add the banana, peanut butter, and milk to the blender. Add honey, maple syrup, or any optional extras like spinach or protein powder.
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Add Ice: Add 1/2 to 1 cup of ice cubes, depending on how thick or cold you prefer your smoothie.
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Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until the smoothie is smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with more milk or ice as needed.
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Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.
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Serve and Enjoy: Pour into a glass and serve immediately. Optionally garnish with banana slices, chia seeds, or granola.
Notes
- Substitutions: Use almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a different flavor. For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk like almond or oat milk.
- Protein Boost: Add protein powder or Greek yogurt for a more filling smoothie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg