Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Description
This Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie features whole bananas broken into pieces and blended with peanut butter and milk, either dairy or almond, to achieve a creamy consistency. The addition of ice cubes chills the smoothie while contributing to its thickness, making it a refreshing beverage. Blending all ingredients for 1-2 minutes ensures smoothness with no chunks.
The peanut butter imparts a nutty, slightly savory note complementing the sweet banana flavor. This drink works well as a snack or a light meal replacement, providing both carbohydrate and protein elements. Topping with whipped cream is an optional indulgence that adds a creamy finish and extra sweetness, popular with kids.
The simplicity of the recipe allows easy variations, such as swapping some milk for Greek yogurt to introduce tang and creaminess, or using almond milk for a dairy-free version.
Ingredients
- 2 banana
- 1 cup ice
- 2 cups milk (can use almond milk and can also substitute 1/2 cup of greek yogurt for some of the milk)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Break banana into large pieces.
- Place all ingredients in your blender.
- Blend 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Serve with whipped cream on top (optional)
Notes
- Top the smoothie with whipped cream for an extra-special treat, particularly appreciated by children.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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