Description
Creamy peanut butter banana smoothie blends rich flavors for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Midwest morning traditions inspire this quick, protein-packed blend that satisfies hunger and delights palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large banana (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsps peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based, like almond, oat, or soy milk)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess and protein)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for extra flavor)
- ½ tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, if additional sweetness is desired)
- 4–5 ice cubes (if using fresh banana)
Instructions
- Preparation: Assemble all required components and sanitize the blending apparatus, creating an efficient culinary workspace.
- Banana Integration: Roughly chop ripe banana into uniform segments to facilitate seamless blending and flavor distribution.
- Liquid Foundation: Pour cold milk into the blender, establishing a smooth liquid base for ingredient incorporation.
- Protein Enhancement: Add Greek yogurt and peanut butter, creating a rich, creamy texture and boosting nutritional value.
- Flavor Elevation: Introduce vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and optional sweetener to develop a nuanced taste profile that harmonizes the primary ingredients.
- Blending Technique: Secure the lid and activate high-speed setting, processing until the mixture transforms into a velvety, uniform liquid with consistent texture.
- Viscosity Adjustment: Fine-tune the smoothie’s consistency by incorporating additional milk for thinning or ice cubes for thickening as preferred.
- Presentation: Pour the smoothie into a chilled glass, garnishing with optional banana slice, peanut butter drizzle, or cinnamon sprinkle to enhance visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Banana Ripeness Matters: Choose overripe bananas with brown spots for maximum natural sweetness and smoother blending texture.
- Blending Technique: Pulse ingredients initially to break down chunks before running at high speed for a consistently smooth result.
- Protein Power Boost: Swap Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives like silken tofu for vegan protein options without compromising creaminess.
- Temperature Control: Use frozen banana chunks instead of fresh to create an instantly chilled, thicker smoothie without diluting flavor with additional ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg