Add some extra protein to your breakfast with this peanut butter banana smoothie that tastes nutty and sweet with a hint of chocolate flavor. The peanut butter provides the protein and the bananas provide the sweetness.
If you’re having a peanut butter craving, pass up the peanut butter bar and give this smoothie a whirl for an alternative option that has no added sugar. I also make this peanut butter chocolate smoothie which is similar.
🍌Ingredients
- whole milk – Feel free to use an alternative milk like oat milk or almond milk.
- vanilla extract – There is a huge difference in price between natural vanilla extract and artificial vanilla extract which is why I go for the artificial these days, including in this recipe. I buy the club size to save even more money because I use it often. However, every now and then I will splurge on the good stuff because nothing beats that pure flavor. If you can afford it, go for it.
- cocoa powder – For a hint of chocolatiness.
- peanut butter – I usually use natural, smooth peanut butter but the regular peanut butter works as well if that is what you prefer.
- frozen banana slices – Freeze your own or buy them pre-frozen and pre-sliced!
- fresh banana slices and cinnamon powder – These are optional garnishes.
*Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.
🥣How to Make it
- Add ingredients to blender. Add the milk, vanilla, cocoa powder, peanut butter and bananas to a blender.
- Pulse. Pulse until smooth. You may need to stop the blender and mix the contents around a couple of times because it is a thick smoothie and you want to make sure you get all of the chunks blended.
- Serve. Transfer to a glass and garnish with fresh banana slices on a mini skewer. Sprinkle with some cinnamon powder if desired.
You might also enjoy this chocolate banana smoothie which is similar but with vegan ingredients and flax seeds.
❓Recipe FAQs
Adding peanut butter to a smoothie can have several purposes: a protein boost, enhanced delicious flavor, a creamy, thicker texture and energy boost.
Peanut butter and banana are a classic and delicious combination that work well together in various dishes, including smoothies. They complement each other’s flavor and texture greatly.
This is completely based on personal preference! A chunky peanut butter can add bits of texture into the smoothie if it hasn’t been completely blended up. So the question is, do you like crunch or no crunch?
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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups frozen banana slices
- fresh banana slices - optional garnish
- 1 pinch cinnamon powder - optional
Instructions
- Add the milk, vanilla, cocoa powder, peanut butter and bananas to a blender.
- Pulse until smooth.
- Transfer to a glass and garnish with fresh banana slices on a mini skewer. Sprinkle with some cinnamon powder if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to use an alternative milk like oat milk or almond milk.
- You may need to stop the blender and mix the contents around a couple of times because it is a thick smoothie and you want to make sure you get all of the chunks blended.
Nutrition information on SoSmoothie is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only from online calculators.