Description
Creamy peanut butter banana shake, perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert! Simple ingredients, ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana, preferably frozen
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (or any nut butter you prefer!)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, like almond, soy, or oat milk)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (adjust to desired thickness)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for added flavor)
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional, for a warm spice note)
- Optional toppings: chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, a drizzle of peanut butter, or a banana slice
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Make sure you have everything within easy reach.
- Prepare the banana: If using a fresh banana, peel and break into pieces. For a thicker shake, use a frozen banana (peel, slice, and freeze for at least 2 hours).
- Combine ingredients in a blender: Add the banana, peanut butter, milk, ice cubes, honey/maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract (if using), and cinnamon (if using) to a blender. Add liquids first.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on low, gradually increasing to high speed, until smooth and creamy (30 seconds to 1 minute). If too thick, add more milk. If too thin, add more ice.
- Taste and adjust: Adjust sweetness or flavor to your liking by adding more honey/maple syrup, peanut butter, or cinnamon. Blend briefly to incorporate.
- Pour into a glass: Carefully pour the shake into a glass or mason jar.
- Add toppings (optional): Add your favorite toppings like chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, peanut butter drizzle, or banana slice.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the shake immediately for the best taste and texture. If making ahead, store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours and stir before serving.
Notes
- For extra thickness, use frozen fruit.
- Experiment with different nut butters.
- Add protein powder for a post-workout boost.
- Make it vegan by using non-dairy milk and maple syrup/agave.
- Add greens for a healthy boost (spinach or kale).
- Spice it up with ginger or nutmeg.
- Make it a chocolate peanut butter banana shake with cocoa powder or chocolate syrup.
- Add coffee for an energy boost.
- Make it a smoothie bowl by pouring into a bowl and topping with granola, fruit, nuts, and seeds.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute