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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie - Creamy, Satisfying, and Ready in Minutes

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (or crunchy, if you like texture)
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond, oat, or soy milk)
  • 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt (Greek for extra protein, or dairy-free)
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, to taste (optional, depending on banana ripeness)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2–1 cup ice, if using fresh bananas

Method
 

  1. Prep the fruit: If your bananas aren’t frozen, slice them. For a thicker smoothie, use frozen banana slices—no ice needed.
  2. Add liquids first: Pour the milk into the blender. This helps the blades catch everything without overworking.
  3. Layer the rest: Add yogurt, peanut butter, bananas, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. If your bananas are fresh, add ice.
  4. Sweeten to taste: Add honey or maple syrup only if you need it. Very ripe bananas often make it sweet enough.
  5. Blend until smooth: Start on low, then increase to high for 30–60 seconds, until thick and creamy. Scrape down the sides if needed.
  6. Adjust texture: Too thick? Add a splash of milk. Too thin? Add a few ice cubes or more frozen banana and blend again.
  7. Serve immediately: Pour into a chilled glass and enjoy. For a fancy touch, sprinkle cinnamon or add a drizzle of peanut butter on top.