Description
This Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is a creamy, nutritious blend perfect for a quick breakfast or energizing snack. Combining frozen banana, natural peanut butter, rolled oats, and unsweetened almond milk with optional additions like protein powder, maca, cold brew coffee, and cacao, it offers a flavorful and satisfying drink that’s both wholesome and delicious. Topped with optional chocolate chips, it’s a delightful treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- ⅓ cup whole rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- Handfuls of ice
Optional Add-ins & Toppings
- Chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
- Vanilla protein powder (to taste)
- Maca powder (to taste)
- Splash of cold brew coffee (to taste)
- Cocoa or cacao powder (to taste)
Instructions
- Add Base Ingredients: In a blender, place the frozen banana, rolled oats, natural peanut butter, and unsweetened almond milk. These ingredients form the creamy and nutritious base of the smoothie.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency. This ensures all ingredients are well combined and the oats are fully incorporated.
- Add Ice and Optional Ingredients: Add handfuls of ice along with any optional add-ins like vanilla protein powder, maca powder, cold brew coffee, or cocoa powder.
- Blend Again: Blend once more until the smoothie is smooth, creamy, and chilled.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into one large glass or divide into two smaller glasses. Top with chocolate chips if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Using a frozen banana helps achieve a thick, creamy texture without needing ice, but ice adds extra chill and volume.
- Rolled oats add fiber and help make the smoothie more filling.
- Natural peanut butter is best to avoid added sugars and oils.
- Optional add-ins like protein powder and maca powder provide an extra nutritional boost but can be omitted if preferred.
- Adding a splash of cold brew coffee gives the smoothie a subtle caffeinated kick.
- Chocolate chips make a tasty topping but can be omitted to keep it healthier.
- Adjust the amount of almond milk for desired thickness—use less for a thicker smoothie, more for thinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie, Healthy Smoothie, Breakfast Smoothie, Protein Smoothie, Vegan Smoothie, Nutritious Drink
