Description
Silky smooth “Creamy Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie” blends tropical flavors into a protein-packed morning delight. Rich, nutty notes dance with sweet banana, promising quick energy and delicious nutrition you’ll crave all week.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large banana (frozen, chunked)
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Mix-ins:
- 1/2 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a high-powered blender to ensure a silky smooth texture for your refreshing drink.
- Peel and slice the frozen banana into chunks to facilitate easier blending and create a creamy base.
- Pour the almond milk into the blender first, which helps the other ingredients blend more efficiently.
- Add the chilled Greek yogurt to enhance the smoothie’s protein content and create a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Drop in the peanut butter, which will provide a rich, nutty flavor and contribute to the drink’s creamy profile.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon to introduce a warm, aromatic undertone that complements the banana and peanut butter.
- Optional mix-ins can be incorporated at this stage for additional nutrition or flavor complexity.
- Secure the blender lid and pulse on high speed, gradually increasing to create a uniform, lump-free mixture.
- If a thicker consistency is desired, introduce a few ice cubes and blend again until smooth.
- Taste the smoothie and fine-tune the flavor by adjusting sweetness with additional banana or almond milk.
- Pour into a chilled glass immediately to preserve the optimal temperature and texture.
- Garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon or a drizzle of peanut butter if desired, then serve and savor.
Notes
- Choose ripe, spotty bananas for maximum sweetness and easier blending.
- Freeze bananas in advance by peeling and chopping them into chunks before freezing to ensure a thick, frosty smoothie texture.
- For a protein boost, add a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder to transform this into a post-workout recovery drink.
- Make it dairy-free by swapping Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt or a plant-based alternative, keeping the creamy consistency intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg