Looking for something quick, filling, and packed with nutrition? This peanut butter banana smoothie is a perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and satisfying. It’s a high-protein drink that works great for breakfast, post-workout recovery, or even as a healthy snack. With the natural sweetness of banana, the richness of peanut butter, and the boost from protein powder, it tastes like dessert while fueling your body like a meal.

This smoothie is simple to make, kid-friendly, and easily customizable with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

Recipe Overview

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Blend Time: 1–2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 1 large or 2 small

Ingredients (1 Serving)

1 ripe banana (fresh or frozen)
2 tbsp natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate, whey or plant-based)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk you prefer)
½ cup plain Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess & protein)
1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
½ cup ice (optional, if using fresh banana)

Instructions

Prep the ingredients – Peel your banana and measure out the rest. For a thicker smoothie, use a frozen banana or add ice.
Blend – Add banana, peanut butter, protein powder, almond milk, and yogurt (if using) into a blender. Include sweeteners or extras if desired.
Mix until smooth – Blend for 1–2 minutes until creamy and fully combined.
Adjust consistency – Add a little more milk if too thick, or more ice/banana if too thin.
Serve – Pour into a glass or shaker bottle and enjoy right away.

Recipe Notes & Tips

Protein options: Any protein powder works—whey, soy, pea, or collagen.
Make it vegan: Use plant-based milk and yogurt or skip the yogurt entirely.
Extra nutrition: Add spinach, chia seeds, flax, or oats for fiber and vitamins.
Meal prep friendly: Freeze bananas and pre-portion ingredients into freezer bags for quick blending.

FAQs

Can I make it without protein powder?
Yes—replace it with extra Greek yogurt, nut butter, or even silken tofu for natural protein.

How do I make it thicker?
Use frozen banana, add oats, or reduce the liquid.

Is it okay to drink this every day?
Absolutely, just keep your overall calorie and protein intake in balance.

Can I swap the nut butter?
Of course! Almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter all work.