Peanut Butter Banana Shake (Printable)

Smooth blend of ripe bananas, peanut butter, and creamy yogurt for a nourishing morning drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

→ Dairy/Alternatives

02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)

→ Nut Butters

04 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

→ Sweeteners & Add-Ins

05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
06 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
07 - ½ cup ice cubes

# Step-by-step Directions:

01 - Place bananas, milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey (if using), vanilla extract, and ice cubes into a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste the smoothie and add extra sweetener if desired, then blend briefly to mix.
04 - Pour evenly into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in five minutes, which means mornings stop feeling like a race against the clock.
  • The natural sweetness and creaminess convince you you're treating yourself while actually nourishing your body.
  • One glass tastes like a complete meal, not a quick sip.
02 -
  • Frozen banana slices transform this into an even creamier drink and mean you never waste aging bananas again.
  • The peanut butter needs a second to blend fully with cold milk, so don't rush—those extra ten seconds make all the difference between silky and separated.
03 -
  • Room-temperature peanut butter blends in smoother than cold peanut butter straight from the fridge, preventing those stubborn little peanut butter bits.
  • If your blender struggles with ice, blend the creamy ingredients first, then add ice at the end and pulse just until cold—this works better than forcing everything at once.
Return