Peanut Butter Banana Shake (Printer-friendly)

Smooth blend of ripe bananas and peanut butter for a creamy, energizing morning shake.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

→ Dairy/Alternatives

02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place bananas, milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey (if desired), 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 preferred, then blend briefly to incorporate.
04 - Pour the smoothie evenly into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely ready before your coffee finishes brewing, no excuses needed.
  • One glass fills you up for hours because the protein and fat actually stick with you.
  • You can make it exactly how your mood demands without any fussy techniques.
02 -
  • Don't blend for more than a minute or the friction heat will warm it up and ruin the whole point of drinking something cold.
  • If you make it the night before, the banana settles to the bottom and the peanut butter separates slightly, but a good stir brings it back to life.
03 -
  • If you forget to peel bananas ahead of time, leave them in warm water for a minute and they peel like they actually want to cooperate.
  • Blending on high for the full minute is worth it because the smoother it gets, the more it actually tastes like you made something rather than threw things in a cup.
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