Peanut Butter Banana Shake (Printable)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

→ Dairy/Alternatives

02 - 1 cup whole milk or plant-based milk
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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready before your coffee finishes brewing, yet feels like you actually took care of yourself.
  • The peanut butter dissolves into the yogurt in a way that makes the whole thing taste more indulgent than it has any right to be.
  • One glass isn't enough—you'll make a double batch just to have a backup.
02 -
  • Frozen bananas make a thicker smoothie, but they take longer to blend and sometimes stick to the blender walls—slice them fresh and let the ice do the chilling instead.
  • If your peanut butter is chunky or natural style, it won't blend smoothly; it'll leave little bits that feel gritty on your tongue, so creamy is non-negotiable here.
03 -
  • Slightly brown bananas with visible speckles are sweeter and blend faster than ones that are still mostly yellow, so wait an extra day if you're not in a rush.
  • If you're using plant-based milk, barista-style oat or cashew milk froths slightly and creates a better texture than regular plant milk.
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