Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
Posted Dec 31, 2021, Updated Feb 20, 2024
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This thick and creamy banana peanut butter smoothie is made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes. Flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, it’s a delicious healthy breakfast or afternoon snack! Add greens and protein powder if you’d like to add extra nutrition!
What better way to start the day than with a thick and creamy peanut butter smoothie?
This peanut butter smoothie recipe is flavored with vanilla and cinnamon and will keep you full until lunch – especially served alongside a warm bowl of peanut butter oatmeal or banana baked oatmeal!
It is easy to make with 5 ingredients in less than 5 minutes., and you can add greens and protein powder for even more flavor and nutrition!
Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie: Ingredients and Substitutions
- Milk. Any type of milk works well in this recipe. Some suggestions include: whole milk, 2% milk, almond milk, coconut milk and oat milk.
- Creamy Peanut Butter. Choose your favorite variety. I prefer using natural peanut butter with two ingredients: peanuts and salt.
- Frozen banana. Make sure to freeze the banana for a thick smoothie!
- Vanilla extract & Cinnamon. These ingredients make this peanut butter smoothie recipe extra special and delicious, I don’t recommend substitutions.
- Greens: I suggest adding a cup of frozen spinach (or try this spinach smoothie) or kale to this peanut butter banana smoothie it will add nutrition without changing the flavor. Just note it will turn the smoothie green.
Best Peanut Butter Smoothie Add-ins
- Protein Powder – this is my favorite plant-based, whey-free protein powder in vanilla and chocolate.
- Collagen Powder – added protein without changing the flavor of the smoothie!
- Maca -for increased fertility and hormone balance.
- Chia Seeds – added protein and healthy fats without powders.
- Ground Flaxseed – a dose of Omega 3s!
- Bee Pollen – boosts immunity.
- Raw cacao nibs – a healthy way to add a little chocolate!
- Nuts or seeds
- Coconut Oil – increases metabolism, keeps you full for longer!
How to Make a Peanut Butter Smoothie
This peanut butter smoothie recipe is easy to make in less than 5 minutes in the blender. Don’t forget to watch the video!
Use a Vitamix. No one wants to chew their smoothie! Using a high-powered blender is important if you plan on drinking smoothies as a regular part of your healthy lifestyle. I use my Vitamix multiple times every day for smoothies, soups, even mac and cheese! Check out my Vitamix Buying Guide to determine which model is right for you.
To begin, place the ingredients in the order listed in the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).
Then, blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high, for 30-60 seconds or until mixture is smooth.
Serve
Serve immediately. This recipe makes 2 large servings or four smaller servings. You can add a drizzle of extra peanut butter, some chia seeds, and extra sprinkle of cinnamon, etc.
Store/Freeze
This banana peanut butter smoothie can be refrigerated for up to two days or frozen for around 2 months, although I suggest drinking it immediately.
To freeze, pour the peanut butter smoothie mixture into a silicone tray (like an ice cube tray or these souper cube trays) and store for up to 2 months
Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe FAQS
If the frozen banana doesn’t make this smoothie thick enough for you one of my favorite tricks is freezing milk or almond milk in ice cube trays. Then use them to make your smoothies. It will thicken the smoothie without watering it down with ice.
If you only use 1 cup of spinach you will not be able to taste it in this peanut butter smoothie.
– Protein Powder. Orgain is my favorite. I am never without both the vanilla and chocolate varieties in my pantry!
– Chia Seeds. A nutritional powerhouse, these tiny seeds pack a big protein punch!
– Greek Yogurt. When I make smoothies for my kids I almost always add Greek yogurt!
– Nut Butters. Peanut butter, almond butter, etc. the sky’s the limit!
– Nut Butter Powders. I love it because it tastes amazing, adds protein, is low in calories and easy to clean out of the blender!
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Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (almond milk, whole milk, 2% milk, etc.)
- 3 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 banana frozen
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
optional add-ins
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup greens spinach, kale etc., frozen (optional)
Instructions
- Place the ingredients in the order listed in the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).
- Blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high, for 30-60 seconds or until mixture is smooth.
- Serve immediately.
Video
Notes
- Milk. Any type of milk works well in this recipe. Some suggestions include: whole milk, 2% milk, almond milk, coconut milk and oat milk.
- Creamy Peanut Butter. Choose your favorite variety. I prefer using natural peanut butter with two ingredients: peanuts and salt.
- Greens: I suggest adding a cup of frozen spinach or kale to this peanut butter banana smoothie it will add nutrition without changing the flavor. Just note it will turn the smoothie green.
- Protein Powder – this is my favorite plant-based, whey-free protein powder in vanilla and chocolate.
- Collagen Powder – added protein without changing the flavor of the smoothie!
- Maca -for increased fertility and hormone balance.
- Chia Seeds – added protein and healthy fats without powders.
- Ground Flaxseed – a dose of Omega 3s!
- Bee Pollen – boosts immunity.
- Raw cacao nibs – a healthy way to add a little chocolate!
- Nuts or seeds
- Coconut Oil – increases metabolism, keeps you full for longer!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is delicious! Super simple with basic ingredients. Yum! 🍌
Thank you Kerri!
Healthy and delicious! My kiddos love it too which is always a bonus!
Holy cow. This is my favorite smoothie recipe ever. I think I’ve had it every day for like three weeks.
S… Jumped out of bed this morning to try this recipe!! So far, so good! The baby likes it and it tastes really good. The cinnamon really makes it!!
I think I need to pre-peel my banana before freezing it next time…. I usually just throw them in the freezer as is to keep a stash for banana bread as they start to turn. Peeling a frozen banana today had my husband questioning his choice of who he married lol
LOL Sarah!!!! I always suggest freezing bananas in halves or even quarters for easy blending and usage! But I’m sure he will always love you – frozen, unpeeled bananas and all! 🙂