Undoubtedly, peanut butter is loved by everyone. If you do too, you are going to love this peanut butter banana protein shake for breakfast. This smoothie is loaded with the goodness of strawberries and bananas. Not just this, it is also packed with proteins in the form of peanut butter and milk.
Advantages of making a Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
- Easy to make drink with only five ingredients
- No added sugar
- Healthy and refreshing breakfast
- Filled with proteins, vitamins, and minerals
- Kids at home can help in making this recipe
Yield
1 Serve
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- Natural Peanut Butter
- Yoghurt
- Milk
- Strawberries
Peanut butter (2 tablespoons)
- Rich source of healthy fats and proteins
- Adds extra thickness to the smoothie
- You can choose between a creamy and a crunchy version
Yoghurt (1/2 cup, plain, unsweetened)
- Dairy-free yoghurt is preferable
- Adds tanginess and thickness to the smoothie
Milk (1 cup, unsweetened)
- Helps combine other ingredients
- Use dairy or dairy-free milk
- Almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk can also be used
Strawberries (1 cup)
- Packed with vitamin C, fibres, and antioxidants
- You can either use fresh or frozen strawberries
- Frozen strawberries will provide a thicker smoothie
Bananas (2 ripe, broken into chunks)
- Small, fresh, and ripe bananas are perfect
- Natural sweetness means no added sugar is required
- Rich in potassium
- Provides a creamy texture to the smoothie
- Fresh or frozen bananas can be used
Step By Step Process
This peanut butter banana smoothie is probably the easiest one you can make. You need to combine only five ingredients together and it is ready.
- Add 1 cup of the desired variety of milk to a blender jar.
- Add fresh or frozen strawberries (1 cup) and bananas (2, cut into pieces) to the jar.
- Add 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter
- Blend to combine all the ingredients until a smooth consistency is obtained.
Your favourite peanut butter banana protein shake is ready to be served.
Useful Tips, Tricks, and Substitutions
You can tweak the peanut butter protein shake with your own improvisations to make it even more delicious and healthy.
- If you are using a fresh variety of fruits for preparing this smoothie, you will need to add ice to make the smoothie thick.
- You can increase the sweetness of the peanut butter protein shake by adding 1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup or natural honey. You can even add 1-2 pieces of dates.
- You can experiment with the peanut butter banana smoothie by adding vanilla extract, chia seeds, flax seeds, mint leaves, or even some fresh baby spinach. All this will make it even healthier.
The combination of strawberries with peanut butter may sound a bit odd, but this peanut butter banana protein shake is definitely a must-try for everyone at home.
