Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

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This peanut butter banana smoothie is the easiest way to make breakfast (or a snack) feel like a treat. It’s thick, creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with cozy peanut-butter flavor no fancy ingredients needed. Just toss bananas, milk, peanut butter, honey, and ice into the blender and you’re done in 5 minutes. It’s perfect for busy mornings, post-school snacks, or when you want something filling but refreshing. Bonus: you can easily customize it with yogurt, cocoa, oats, or a handful of berries. If you’re saving quick smoothie recipes, this one deserves a top spot.

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Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Servings: 4

Ingredients List

  • 2 bananas, broken into chunks
  • 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp honey (more/less to taste)
  • 2 cups ice cubes

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Knife & cutting board
  • 4 glasses or jars

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

  1. Prep the bananas: Break bananas into chunks (or slice them) so they blend faster. 🍌
  2. Add to blender: Add bananas, milk, peanut butter, honey, and ice.
  3. Blend: Blend on high for about 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
    • Texture cue: It should look thick and silky with no ice chunks.
  4. Adjust if needed:
    • Too thick? Add a splash more milk and blend 5 seconds.
    • Too thin? Add a few more ice cubes and blend again. 😊
  5. Serve: Pour into glasses and enjoy right away! 🥤✨

Pro Tips

  • Extra thick smoothie: Freeze the banana chunks first and reduce the ice slightly.
  • More protein (easy): Blend in Greek yogurt or a scoop of protein powder.
  • Flavor upgrades: Add cinnamon, vanilla, or 1–2 tsp cocoa powder.
  • Make ahead: Freeze smoothie in popsicle molds for a fun snack.

Nutrition Table

Serving SizeCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSugar
1 smoothie33513g34g19g4g25g

Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

This peanut butter banana smoothie is creamy, naturally sweet, and made with simple ingredients. Bananas, milk, peanut butter, and honey are blended with ice for a quick, refreshing treat in just 5 minutes.
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Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: American, Smoothie
Calories: 335
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bananas, broken into chunks
  • 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp honey (more/less to taste)
  • 2 cups ice cubes

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • knife & cutting board
  • Glasses or jars for serving

Method
 

  1. Add bananas, milk, peanut butter, honey, and ice to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  3. If too thick, add a splash more milk. If too thin, add more ice and blend again.
  4. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 13gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use frozen banana chunks for extra creaminess and skip some or all of the ice. Adjust honey to taste depending on ripeness of bananas. Drink fresh or refrigerate and re-blend later.

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Conclusion

This peanut butter banana smoothie is creamy, quick, and super customizable—perfect for busy mornings, snack time, or an easy sweet treat in a glass.