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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) peanut butter 100% natural recommended
  • 2 ripe bananas fresh or frozen for a thicker, colder smoothie
  • ½ cup (120 g) Greek yogurt full-fat or nonfat
  • ½ cup (120 g) milk we use almond milk, but any milk works
  • 1 tablespoon (20 g) honey optional, taste and adjust
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

  • Add ½ cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup milk, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 2 ripe bananas, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 pinch salt to a blender.
    Blend until the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and taste it. If you want it sweeter add 1 tablespoon honey and blend again.
    Pour into a glass and serve right away for the best texture. Sprinkle a small pinch of cinnamon on top if you like.
    Two creamy banana peanut butter smoothies with metal straws, topped with banana slices and crushed peanuts.
Substitutions
  • Peanut butter → Look for jars made with just peanuts (and maybe salt), like Trader Joe’s, 365 by Whole Foods, Crazy Richard’s, Teddie, Smucker’s Natural, Santa Cruz Organic, Once Again, Spread The Love, or Kirkland Signature. You can recognize it by the oil layer on top and a softer, drizzly texture after stirring. Avoid ones with added oils or sugar. Swap with almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
  • Bananas → Mango, avocado (use frozen for thicker texture)
  • Greek yogurt → Low-fat Greek yogurt, Skyr, dairy-free yogurt
  • Milk → Almond, oat, soy, or regular dairy milk
  • Honey → Maple syrup, dates, or omit if bananas are sweet enough
  • Cinnamon → Pumpkin spice, vanilla extract
  • Salt → Optional (can skip, but enhances flavor)
 
Tips
  • Use ripe bananas → sweeter, more flavorful
  • Freeze them first → thicker, colder smoothie (no ice needed)
  • Go natural with PB → blends smoother, better texture
  • Blend thoroughly → no lumps, just creamy goodness
  • Adjust texture → milk = thinner, ice = thicker
  • Taste first → you might not need extra sweetener
  • Add a pinch of salt → boosts flavor big time
  • Keep it cold → use chilled ingredients
  • Make it flexible → dairy-free swaps for everyone
  • Drink immediately → best when fresh & frothy
  • Storage tip → store in the fridge up to 24h, shake/blend before drinking
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