Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie (Print)

Creamy blend of banana and peanut butter with milk for a tasty, energizing drink you’ll love.

# Ingredients:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

→ Nut Butter

02 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

→ Dairy or Dairy-Free

03 - 1 cup milk (cow’s, almond, soy, or oat milk)

→ Sweetener

04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

→ Ice

05 - 1 cup ice cubes

→ Flavor Enhancers

06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of ground cinnamon

# Directions:

01 - Combine banana slices, peanut butter, milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract in the blender.
02 - Incorporate ice cubes and a pinch of ground cinnamon into the blender if desired.
03 - Secure lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, approximately 30 seconds.
04 - Sample the blend, adjusting sweetness if necessary.
05 - Pour into two chilled glasses and serve at once.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Blends together in five minutes or less
  • Needs only five core ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Naturally creamy from ripe banana so there is no need for yogurt or ice cream
  • Easily customizable for plant-based and dairy-free diets
02 -
  • Naturally gluten free
  • No added refined sugar if you skip liquid sweeteners
  • Serves as a good source of potassium and protein
03 -
  • Use overripe bananas for absolute best natural sweetness and flavor
  • Toast the banana slices in the oven for five minutes before blending to deepen the flavor I picked up this trick from a friend and it adds something special
  • Give your blender time to fully break down ice and banana chunks Start on low and finish on high for smoothest results
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