Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Name: Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, frozen; 2 tbsp peanut butter; ¾ cup Silk Soy Beverage (or plant-based beverage of choice : oat, almond, etc.); 1 tsp maple syrup or honey; 1 tsp cocoa powder; A handful of ice cubes

There’s something about the mix of peanut butter and banana that just works. This peanut butter banana smoothie is an easy recipe made with simple ingredients, blended into a flavourful drink you can enjoy any time of day.

Tips Before Making Your Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Choose Creamy Peanut Butter

For a smooth blend and consistent texture, stick with creamy peanut butter. It blends easily and helps bring everything together without clumps. If you’re out of peanut butter or want to switch things up, you can also use almond butter or cashew butter for a slightly different taste and feel. When adding to the blender, start with a spoonful and adjust as needed based on how thick you’d like your peanut butter smoothie to be.

Try Different Blends for Texture

A ripe banana adds some sweetness and helps build a creamy texture, especially if you freeze bananas in advance. You can also toss in a small handful of oat, flax seed, or chia seeds for a more textured result. A few teaspoons of cocoa powder bring a deeper flavour if you want to mix it up. And if you like your smoothie colder, feel free to add a handful of ice cubes before blending.

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Questions Related to the Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe

Can I Use Powdered Peanut Butter Instead of Regular Peanut Butter?

Yes, you can use powdered peanut butter if you prefer. Just add one to two tablespoons to the other ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. A powdered peanut butter cup won’t give the exact same texture, but it will still give this smoothie a nutty, familiar flavour.

How Can I Make the Smoothie Thicker?

To make this smoothie thick and creamy, use a frozen banana instead of fresh, banana is key to building the right texture. You can also add an extra banana or pop the ingredients into the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes before blending. Starting with frozen ingredients in a blender is a great way to thicken smoothies, especially in a peanut butter and banana smoothie where the fruit does most of the work. This peanut butter banana smoothie is simple to prepare and easy to enjoy. If you’re looking for more ideas, try our Mango Smoothie or explore something different with our Avocado Smoothie Recipe.

Ingredients

1 ripe banana, frozen
2 tbsp peanut butter
¾ cup Silk Soy Beverage (or plant-based beverage of choice : oat, almond, etc.)
1 tsp maple syrup or honey
1 tsp cocoa powder
A handful of ice cubes

Instructions

Add the banana, peanut butter, Silk Soy Beverage, maple syrup (or honey), and cocoa powder to a blender.
Blend on high speed until smooth.
Add a handful of ice cubes and blend again for a chilled texture.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before enjoying.

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