A classic combo of peanut butter and banana that tastes like a milkshake! One of the best smoothie recipes out there. Vegan friendly recipe.

peanut butter banana smoothie in glass with peanut butter on bottom, placed on two small plates

If you are a fan of banana smoothies then this peanut butter and banana smoothie combo is a no brainer.

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Banana Smoothie Ingredients

Frozen Sliced Bananas or frozen banana chunks – if you want a thick, cold creamy smoothie, frozen bananas are the way to go. You’ll get a milkshake consistency this way too!
Peanut butter – obviously, since we’re talking a peanut butter and banana smoothie here. I like to use a creamy natural peanut butter with nothing added.
Yogurt – I like a high protein yogurt like Greek or Skyr. You can also use dairy free varieties. Or omit entirely.
Milk – use whatever kind of milk you’d like and the amount will depend on preferred consistency.
Frozen riced cauliflower – I love adding cauliflower for some added nutrients and a sneaky way to boost veggie intake. You can’t taste it!
Hemp hearts or flaxseed – optional but adds in additional healthy fats

banana, sliced bananas, yogurt, peanut butter, cauliflower, hemp hearts and milk in bowls on white board

Equipment

A high powered blender is a must to create a creamy smoothie. You can use something like a NutriBullet for 1-2 servings. I also have my eye on this one that’s been getting great reviews.

Or something like a Vitamix when making more than two servings.

frozen banana slices, hemp hearts, peanut butter, yogurt in blender

More Flavor Options

Chocolate

To Make a Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie add 1-2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder. You could also use chocolate milk.

Coffee

To make a Coffee Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie, replace the milk with coffee.

Strawberry

If you want a strawberry flavor, replace the frozen riced cauliflower with frozen strawberries. OR replace half of the bananas with some strawberries.

peanut butter banana smoothie in glasses with metal straw

Superfood Add Ins

Use ingredients like hemp hearts or ground flaxseed for some extra healthy fats – they blend in well without affecting the flavor.

Other superfood ingredients to add would be adaptogen powders like maca powder or reishi powder – these will affect the flavor slightly so start small if you’re not super familiar with these.

High Protein Yogurt

I like to use a high protein yogurt – this naturally adds protein to your smoothie without relying on protein powder while also making the smoothie creamy.

You can use something like Greek or Skyr – dairy or non-dairy options. (Siggi’s makes a great coconut milk based high protein yogurt.)

How to Make a Thick Smoothie

The key to making a thick smoothie is to use frozen fruit. Frozen bananas makes this recipe creamy and almost milkshake-like. It naturally sweetens the smoothie too, without adding extra sugar.

Adding frozen riced cauliflower (you can find this in the freezer aisle with frozen vegetables) adds thickness and nutrients without having to add ice cubes (which can make a smoothie icy and watery.) If you don’t want to add riced cauliflower just adjust the amount of liquid you use to compensate.

If You Want a Thinner Smoothie

Smoothie consistency is personal preference. I like a medium thick smoothie myself, but if you want to down your banana smoothie in seconds, increase the amount of milk used until you get the thinner consistency you prefer.

view of top of smoothie glass with metal straw, spoonful of peanut butter and banana slicees on small plate

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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe

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A classic combo of peanut butter and banana that tastes like a milkshake! One of the best smoothie recipes out there. 6 ingredients and a few additional flavor options!

Author: Ashley
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 1x
Category: Drinks
Method: Blender
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 cups frozen banana slices
1 cup frozen riced cauliflower (optional – see notes)
1/2 cup high protein yogurt (such as Greek or Skyr – use dairy free as needed)
3/4 cup milk of choice
2 Tbsp hemp hearts or ground flaxseed (optional)
3 Tbsp all-natural creamy organic peanut butter

Instructions

Add everything to a blender; blend until smooth. If you’d like a thinner smoothie, add some more milk. If you’d like a thicker smoothie, add about 1 cup of ice cubes.

See flavor options below for more ideas.

Notes

To Make Chocolate Flavor – add 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, or use chocolate flavored milk.

To Make Coffee Flavor – replace milk with coffee and use vanilla yogurt.

To Make Strawberry Flavor replace cauliflower with frozen strawberries, or replace half of the bananas with strawberries.

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