BEST PEANUT BUTTER BANANA SMOOTHIE RECIPE

Peanut butter banana smoothies have been my favorite snack (or dessert) since I was a teenager. I usually always have the ingredients on hand, they are super creamy, sweet enough to kill my sweet tooth, and filling enough to stand up to breakfast. In addition, they are cheap. There are tons of ways to modify this simple banana smoothie if you want to make it your own, so if you haven't tried it yet, put it on your list!

USE ANY NUT BUTTER.

I love the classic peanut butter-banana combo, but if you don't like peanut butter or can't have it for other reasons, feel free to replace it with any type of nut or seed butter. Almond butter or sun butter would be great, and it's also fun to experiment with flavored nut butters. Nut butter makes this smoothie extra rich and delicious, so don't skip this ingredient!

USE FROZEN BANANAS FOR THE BEST TEXTURE.

The key to achieving this ultra-creamy milkshake-like consistency is using frozen bananas. Frozen bananas will not only make the smoothie thicker and creamier, but they will also keep it cold without adding ice, which will water the smoothie. So whenever I have bananas that are on their last leg, I make sure to peel and slice them and freeze them for later use in smoothies and other desserts.

USE ANY TYPE OF MILK.

This smoothie recipe is incredibly flexible. You can use any type of dairy or non-dairy milk for this smoothie, keeping in mind that the creamier the milk, the creamier the smoothie. I like whole milk best, but I think coconut would pair well with these flavors too!

WHAT ELSE CAN I ADD?

As mentioned above, there are many different things you can add to take this smoothie in a different direction. Try adding some of these ingredients to your banana smoothie:

Quick oats (about ¼ cup)

Coconut

Cinnamon

Ground flaxseed

Cocoa powder

Instant coffee

Chia seeds

Spinach

PEANUT BUTTER BANANA SMOOTHIE

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies are slightly sweet, super creamy, deliciously filling, and make a quick and easy breakfast or snack!

 Prep Time: 5 mins

 Total Time: 5 mins

INGREDIENTS:

1 frozen banana, sliced ($0.22)

2 Tbsp peanut butter ($0.14)

1 tsp brown sugar ($0.02)

1/4 tsp vanilla extract ($0.13)

1 cup milk ($0.20)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Add chopped bananas, peanut butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to a blender.

Blend the ingredients until smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk. If the smoothie is too thin, add more frozen banana. Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking.

HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA SMOOTHIE - STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Add a sliced ??frozen banana to a blender with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Add a cup of milk. I use whole milk, but you can use any milk you like.

Blend the ingredients until smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add more milk. If it's too runny for your taste, you can add more frozen sliced ??bananas.