Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

🥤 Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

🎯 Difficulty: Very Easy

⏱️ Time: 5 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 1

🔥 Estimated Calories: ~350–400 kcal per serving

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🧂 Ingredients

• Banana (ripe): 1 medium (~105 kcal)
• Peanut butter (unsweetened): 1 tbsp (~90 kcal)
• Milk (dairy or plant-based): 1 cup (~100 kcal for whole milk, varies by type)
• Yogurt (plain or vanilla, optional): 2 tbsp (~30–50 kcal)
• Ice cubes: a handful
• (Optional) 1 tsp honey or maple syrup for sweetness
• (Optional) 1 tsp chia or flax seeds for added fiber and omega-3s

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👨‍🍳 Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Ingredients

• Peel banana, measure peanut butter and yogurt.

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Step 2: Blend

• In a blender, combine:
  • 1 banana
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp yogurt (optional)
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional honey or seeds
• Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.

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Step 3: Serve

• Pour into a glass.
• Optionally, sprinkle a bit of cinnamon or crushed peanuts on top.
• Enjoy immediately!

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💡 Tips

• Use frozen banana instead of ice for a creamier texture.
• Add 1 scoop of protein powder for a post-workout shake.
• Make it dairy-free by using almond, oat, or soy milk.