This thick, creamy, naturally-sweetened healthy Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is guaranteed to brighten your morning. Easy and filling, it’s made with simple ingredients, and the tried-and-true flavor combination is scrumptiousness you can sip!
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5 Star Review
“This smoothie is delicious! My 4 children and I have this almost every morning in the summer. It’s cool, refreshing and tastes great!”
— Tiffany —
This Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Tastes Like a Milkshake!
As much as I love a good Green Smoothie that’s not shy about bringing its nutritional “A-game”, sometimes we all want a type of healthy that likes to flirt with a little decadence.
Thick, creamy, and naturally sweet, this easy, healthy peanut butter banana smoothie reminds me of a milkshake; it’s that good.
To say peanut butter and banana are a good combination is the understatement of the year (this Oatmeal Smoothie is another thick and creamy favorite).
This peanut butter banana smoothie is ideal for you if:
- You’re new to the smoothie game and looking for a smoothie that’s good for you but that doesn’t taste overtly “healthy.”
- You need smoothies for kids that will pass picky eater inspection.
- You are simply craving a tasty change of smoothie pace.
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See Healthy Breakfast Smoothies – 20 + of the Best Filling Smoothie Recipes and Our Top Smoothie Tips for my fave smoothie recipes and tips.
How to Make a Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
This is a great smoothie recipe for beginners thanks to its appealing taste and short ingredient list. Just add to a blender – it doesn’t get much easier than that.
The Ingredients
- Banana. I find the frozen banana makes the smoothie plenty sweet on its own, but if you’d like it sweeter, feel free to add a few teaspoons of honey or pure maple syrup.
- Peanut Butter. The other half of our classic pairing. The beloved flavor of nut butter helps give this smoothie universal appeal, while also helping make it rich and satisfying.
- Almond Milk. I like to use unsweetened almond milk to keep the smoothie from being too sweet, but you can use your preferred type of milk, either dairy or non-dairy.
- Greek Yogurt. To up the creamy factor and give this smoothie a protein boost.
- Cinnamon. Adds a warm and cozy element that you don’t want to miss.
The Directions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth. ENJOY!
Variations for a Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Not only is a smoothie a fantastic vehicle for nutritious food during the day, but is also very adaptable to your liking. Here are easy variations and add-ins for this recipe:
- Chocolate. Thinking of having a chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie to stave off the temptation of a less healthy dessert? Add a few teaspoons of cocoa powder (a little goes a long way!) or a scoop of chocolate protein powder, and this very well may replace your favorite milkshake.
- Protein Powder. This peanut butter banana smoothie has protein because of the peanut butter and Greek yogurt. But if you need an extra boost in your banana smoothie after a workout, add a 1/2 to 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder (vanilla or chocolate).
- Bowl Style. For a new twist, try a peanut butter banana smoothie bowl. Add extra banana or ice to thicken it further, then serve it in a bowl with toppings, such as granola, banana slices, or blueberries, and a drizzle of additional peanut butter. See this Smoothie Bowl recipe for more topping ideas.
- Omega-3. To add some omegas and additional protein and fiber, feel free to sprinkle in a tablespoon of chia seeds or flax seeds.
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 large banana cut into chunks and frozen
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Ice optional
- Optional mix-ins: 1/2 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate) 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal, 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender in the order listed: almond milk, banana, peanut butter, Greek yogurt, cinnamon, and any extra mix-ins.
- Blend until smooth. If you'd like the smoothie thicker, add a few ice cubes and blend again. Pour and enjoy!
Notes
- If you are not using a high-powered blender, you may need to thin the smoothie with more almond milk to get it to blend properly. A good approach is to add the frozen banana in stages, blending between each.
- TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover smoothies in airtight storage containers or jars for up to 1 day.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze smoothies in freezer-safe jars or ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Let the jars thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. If using an ice cube tray, toss the frozen cubes into the blender for a smoothie on demand.
I’ve been making this recipe for a year and a half. I put it on my list of food to make my mom when she got sick so I could nutrients into her. It’s the only thing I made her before I lost her, so it’s very special to me. <3
I make it with 2% milk, Greek yogurt, chocolate protein powder, flaxseed, and chia seeds, plus all the other stuff. I keep bananas in the freezer at all times so they're easy to pop into the blender at a moment's notice. Thanks so much for this recipe! I refuse to use another for anything peanut butter banana-related!
Thank you for taking the time to comment and share with us, Kristin. I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. Hugs!
This is probably the best smoothie I have ever made!! What I love about it is just so good and added peanut butter and big chunks of banana!
I am ten years old and my name is Amira😄😄 best smoothie
Great smoothie recipe! I add strawberries to this every once and a while, too.
I am currently 18 weeks pregnant, and with my a husband that travels for work, an 8 year old, and 2 dogs, my mornings are hectic trying to get dogs fed and walked, and myself and my son ready for work and school and out the door. I’ve been looking for easy, healthy recipes for breakfast for myself, (rather than the same old granola bar) and so I thought a quick smoothie to-go might be perfect. Well… it was! It was absolutely delicious, and I can’t wait to make it again tomorrow. My son said he wants one tomorrow too :) I used coconut milk instead of almond milk and it was great.
Really really excellent base recipe. I forgot to freeze my bananas so it came out a little runny at first, but that’s my fault entirely. I wanted to make a double batch – I also had one very ripe banana and one kinda greenish one; so ultimately I ended up using 3 bananas to get a little more flavor and thickness. I also used 8tbs of PB instead of 4, and it made it taste almost like a reeces peanut butter cup! Absolutely delicious!!
I also added cinnamon, allspice, flax seed and beet root powder – the base recipe is strong and flavorful so it hid the beet root flavor perfectly, I couldn’t taste it all. 10/10, will make again!!