Peanut Butter Banana Shake (Printable)

A creamy blend of bananas and peanut butter for a smooth, energizing morning shake.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

→ Dairy/Alternatives

02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)

→ Nut Butters

04 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

→ Sweeteners & Add-Ins

05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
06 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
07 - ½ cup ice cubes

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Place bananas, milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey (if using), vanilla extract, and ice cubes into a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed for approximately 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste and add more sweetener if desired, then blend briefly to mix.
04 - Pour the smoothie evenly into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but fuels you like a real breakfast.
  • You only need one blender and five minutes from start to sip.
  • It's endlessly adaptable to whatever milk, nut butter, or sweetener you have on hand.
02 -
  • Frozen bananas make it thicker and colder, but you can skip the ice if you use them.
  • If your blender struggles, add a splash more milk and pulse a few times before going full speed.
03 -
  • Always peel and freeze your overripe bananas in a bag, they're smoothie gold and you'll never waste one again.
  • Use natural peanut butter if you can, the kind with just peanuts and salt, it blends smoother and tastes cleaner.
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