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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

January 25, 2016

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This quick and easy Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie makes a great healthy breakfast or snack! Peanut butter lovers... this is the smoothie for you! | LoveGrowsWild.com

Today sounds like the perfect day to share a new smoothie with you guys! I mean, it’s still January, right? So we’re all still trying to hold onto our healthy diet resolutions, and I don’t know about you, but the easiest way for me to commit to better eating is to include a healthy shake or smoothie into my daily routine. It’s a no brainer… pop some yummy ingredients into a blender, and in just a few seconds I have a nutritious, protein-packed breakfast or post-workout snack that keeps my energy tank full for the day.

This quick and easy Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie makes a great healthy breakfast or snack! Peanut butter lovers... this is the smoothie for you! | LoveGrowsWild.com

And I have to be honest with you guys… with the book deadline just over a month away, I need all the energy I can get right now! I’m finishing up the last 8 or 9 projects for the book this week, and then I have many, many hours of writing and editing ahead of me. Rather than sitting with my manuscript binging on potato chips or chocolate, it’s probably a much better idea to sip on a sweet smoothie while I work!

So let’s talk about this Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie, shall we? First of all, peanut butter lovers… this one’s for you! This has been my go-to smoothie for months now, and I think it’s because even though I LOVE making super sweet, fruit-filled smoothies like my Strawberry Banana or Tropical versions, sometimes I want something that tastes a little less fruity and a lot more like… I don’t know… a peanut butter cookie. Ha!

There is technically still fruit in this recipe, but the banana adds just a little bit of sweetness in the background while the peanut butter remains the star of the show. You can use any kind of milk you prefer… dairy, almond, soy, etc. And even though this recipe already has a good amount of protein from the Greek yogurt and peanut butter, if you’re looking to add a little extra kick of protein, go ahead and throw a scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder into the blender. It’s totally optional though! One last side note… You can use regular creamy peanut butter for this recipe, but lately I’ve been using PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter. Have you guys tried this stuff yet? It gives you the same peanut butter taste with 85% less fat and calories, if I remember correctly. Either way, this smoothie is sure to satisfy all the peanut butter fans out there!

This quick and easy Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie makes a great healthy breakfast or snack! Peanut butter lovers... this is the smoothie for you! | LoveGrowsWild.com

This quick and easy Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie makes a great healthy breakfast or snack! Peanut butter lovers... this is the smoothie for you! | LoveGrowsWild.com

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
 
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This quick and easy Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie makes a great healthy breakfast or snack! Peanut butter lovers... this is the smoothie for you!
Author: Liz Fourez
Recipe type: Breakfast
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk (dairy, almond, soy, etc.)
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 large banana
  • 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder (optional)
  • 6 ice cubes
Instructions
  1. Add all the ingredients to a blender and process until completely smooth and combined. Serve immediately.
3.4.3174
adapted from Gimme Some Oven


More recipes from Liz’s Kitchen:

 Start your day with a delicious Tropical Smoothie made with orange, banana, pineapple, and coconut! This recipe can be two ways: plain or green (with spinach)! Click to see more at LoveGrowsWild.com

Tropical Smoothie + Green Tropical Smoothie

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie - This super healthy smoothie will fill you up and keep you going all day long! So sweet and satisfying, you'll never know there's a big handful of vitamin-rich spinach hidden inside!

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

Turn your favorite smoothie into a delicious popsicle for a healthy treat that will keep you cool all summer long! Get a new Green Kiwi Smoothie recipe and popsicle how-to at LoveGrowsWild.com

Smoothie Popsicles + Green Kiwi Smoothie

This thick, fruity Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie is packed full of protein and healthy vitamins to keep you full and satisfied for hours! Try it as a meal replacement for breakfast or lunch!

Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie

Turn your protein shake into a delicious pumpkin treat! Healthy, satisfying, and super tasty! | LoveGrowsWild.com

Pumpkin Protein Shake


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  1. Amy @ Frugale.org says: February 2, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    I have to say, I love your smoothies.

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  2. Kharis says: March 2, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    Have you done a calorie count on the peanut butter banana smoothie?

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    • Liz Fourez says: March 9, 2016 at 12:17 pm

      Hey Kharis! I have not, but I usually use the My Fitness Pal app to quickly calculate nutrition and calories. I highly recommend it!

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