Description
Peanut Butter Banana Delight is a creamy, satisfying smoothie made with ripe bananas and rich peanut butter. Naturally sweet and filling, it’s perfect for breakfast, post-workout snacks, or a quick energy boost. This easy-to-make smoothie combines wholesome ingredients into a delicious drink that can be enjoyed fresh or customized with add-ins like protein powder or cocoa.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 cup milk or almond milk
Optional Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather the ripe banana, peanut butter, milk (or almond milk), vanilla extract, honey or maple syrup, and ice cubes.
- Add to Blender: Place the banana, peanut butter, milk, optional vanilla extract, optional honey or maple syrup, and ice cubes into a blender.
- Blend Smoothly: Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, typically about one minute.
- Adjust Flavor & Texture: Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener or ice to adjust sweetness and thickness according to your preference, then blend briefly again if additions are made.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy right away for the best fresh flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use a frozen banana to create a thicker, colder smoothie.
- Swap peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower seed butter for variation.
- Add a scoop of protein powder or cocoa powder to customize nutrition and flavor.
- This smoothie is best enjoyed fresh and not stored for long periods.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
