This Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and absolutely delicious. It’s also really filling, not too sweet and one of the most addictive combos!
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
This recipe is not only easy and nutritious, but also an energizing way to start your day. I’m a huge fun of breakfast, I can’t do without it. Some cereals, milk and fruit are among my favorite food for breakfast.
Unlike my family, I’ve never been able to have a big breakfast first thing in the morning. But smoothies are totally welcomed by my stomach, they make for the ideal morning treat for me, specially this peanut butter banana smoothie.
How to Make Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Use ripe frozen bananas. Freeze the bananas in advance to get a creamier banana smoothie. Bananas are best frozen when they’re ripe.
Just peel them and cut into 1-inch chunks and freeze the slices on a cookie sheet. When they have frozen, store in a freezer bag or container. If you’re using your bananas in smoothies, add them to the blender frozen.
Mix bananas and peanut butter. Place them in a blender and blend just until combined. You can also use a hand mixer. I tend to use the hand mixer when I’m only making one batch. Although, most of the time, I double the batch so that I have my smoothie ready for next day too.
Add the plant based milk. Add the milk to the blender. At this point you can also add the vanilla extract and mix together. Vanilla is totally optional, of course. Sometimes I swap the vanilla for dates, one or two dates, depending on how sweet you like the smoothie.
Customize your Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
When you pair refreshing frozen bananas with creamy peanut butter, not much else needs to be added to get a comforting and easy breakfast. Anyway, I have gathered some milk alternatives and add-ins options for you to try.
Almond milk substitutions: In case almond milk is not among your favorite vegan milks, don’t worry, there are a few other dairy free alternatives you can use instead. Oat milk and soy milk are my other go-to vegan milks. Rice milk is another good choice if looking for a more neutral milk regarding taste.
Add some extra proteins: You can also add one spoonful of your favorite protein powder to the smoothie.
Add some chocolate: You know … everything tastes better with chocolate. Add one tablespoon of chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, cocoa nibs or shredded vegan chocolate to your smoothie.
RECIPE
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 ripe frozen banana sliced
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- First, add the frozen bananas and the peanut butter to the blender and blend until just combined.
- Next, add the milk and the vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- To serve, pour into a bowl and top it with berries, granola and seeds.
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Smoothies are one of the very ways I can enjoy bananas! This looks delicious and simple to make. Gorgeous photos by the way!
Hi Dee! Smoothies are a really yummy way to start the day! Thank you so much, cooking and taking pictures are my two passsions!
This peanut butter smoothie is such a great combo. I cant wait to try some frozen too. I love everything you do. Thanks for another keeper.
You’re so welcome! And thanks for the comment Megan!
Never tried making smoothies with almond milk before and this recipe inspired me to do it so. Such a great discovery, definitely a keeper!
Thanks to you for sharing and following along with me, Laura!
I have never tried to add or put peanut butter on my smoothie, but this one looks so good and tasty. I will definitely give it a try!
Thank you Amy, I know you will love it!
Love the smoothie the combination of banana and peanut butter is not only delicious, but also very nutritious.
Hi Sophie. I’m so glad you are loving this smoothie! Thanks for sharing your feedback!
So delicious–and beautiful! I have been getting back into smoothies as an easy way to up my protein, and this one is a sure winner each time!
ENJOY! This is such an easy-to-make smoothie. Thanks for commenting!
Excellent! It was filling and flavorful! Just what we needed to keep us full and happy the entire morning!
Such a delicious smoothie. One of our favorites! I like making it on busy days.
This peanut butter banana smoothie is absolutely gorgeous! And I just love how easy it is to make too. 🙂 Perfect way to begin your day.
Hi Carrie, So happy that you liked my smoothie, which, yes is so easy to make!
This was such a delicious breakfast! I have always loved smoothies but I have never thought about making my own. Thank you for this easy-to-follow recipe.
So happy you enjoyed this smoothie, Jamie. Thanks so much for coming back to comment!
This was the best smoothie to make my kids this morning because I actually had all of the ingredients (plus it had protein!).
Tristin, it always makes my day when someone sends me feedback about a recipe and really loved it!
This smoothie is perfect!! I have been making this over and over this week, thank you so much for sharing this recipe 🙂
Hi Cathleen. I’m thrilled that you loved the smoothie! Thank you for taking time to share your sweet feedback!
This delicious peanut butter banana smoothie is so easy to make! I look forward to making it again! Your smoothie bowls are gorgeous!
Thank you for your feedback, Emily, and for using my recipes! I love creating them!
Yum! this peanut butter and banana smoothie was so creamy and delicious! The perfect breakfast! Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!
So happy that you loved this smoothie, Kayla. I appreciate your feed back!
I’m a fan of light and nourishing breakfasts, too. I added this creamy peanut butter banana smoothie to my to-go easy breakfast list. Delicious yet simple drink full of plant-based energy, love it!
So happy to give you a new favorite, thank you for the comment, Marinela!
I love making these smoothie bowls and adding granola and more fruit on top. Such a perfect breakfast! So creamy and peanut buttery! The bananas give it the perfect sweetness.
Hi Anaiah, yes, there is no need to add a sweeteners to this smoothie. Glad you enjoy it!