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Quick Peanut Butter Banana Protein Smoothie

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A thick, creamy, and perfectly sweet peanut butter banana protein smoothie that tastes like a milkshake but fuels your body like a real meal. Ready in under 5 minutes with simple ingredients you already have.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large ripe banana, preferably frozen
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
  • 1 cup milk of choice (whole milk, oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Handful of ice cubes (if using fresh banana instead of frozen)

Instructions

  1. Prep your banana: If using a frozen banana, let it sit on the counter for about 2 minutes to soften slightly. If using a fresh banana, peel and slice into 3-4 chunks.
  2. Layer your ingredients in the blender: Start with the liquid first—pour in your milk. Then add Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup (if using), cinnamon, and protein powder. Finally, add the banana chunks on top.
  3. Blend on low speed for about 10 seconds to get everything moving, then gradually increase to medium-high speed and blend for 30-45 seconds.
  4. Check the consistency: It should be thick and smooth, slowly pouring off a spoon. If too thick, add a splash more milk and blend for 5 seconds. If too thin, add a few ice cubes or another frozen banana chunk and blend again.
  5. Scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula, then blend for another 10 seconds on high to incorporate everything.
  6. Taste and adjust: Add more honey if needed, a pinch of salt if too sweet, or more peanut butter if desired.
  7. Pour into a glass and serve immediately. Best enjoyed fresh.

Notes

Freeze ripe bananas sliced into coins on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 2 hours, then transfer to a zip-top bag for easy use. Use room temperature peanut butter for better blending. Don’t over-blend—more than a minute will warm up the smoothie and thin it out. This smoothie is best fresh; if storing, refrigerate in an airtight jar for up to 24 hours and shake before drinking. Do not freeze or reheat.

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