Banana Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

Banana Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie ~ Healthy, Protein Smoothie is loaded with Peanut Butter, Banana, and Honey. It tastes like a milkshake; you’ll never know that it’s good for you!

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Now that the holidays are over and I am slowly crawling out of an egg nog-induced coma, it’s time to make a few healthy choices. Like this delicious Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie of course! It’s loaded with Protein Powder, Peanut Butter, Bananas, Spinach and more to give you a delicious, healthy breakfast or snack! 

Did anyone else eat half their body weight in holiday treats? Asking for a friend. 😉

Today I’m bringing you a smoothie that tastes like a milkshake. Yep, it’s true. Creamy banana, rich peanut butter, and a thick texture that will make you think this thing is loaded with ice cream (hint: it’s not).

This smoothie is sweet and satisfying, and I’m happy to say it’s filled with nutritious, real-food ingredients. Just throw everything in a blender and you are ready to go! Here’s what we have inside:

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Ingredients

• Unsweetened almond milk or skim milk
• Frozen bananas
• Peanut butter
• Protein powder or collagen peptides (← my fave)
• A splash of vanilla extract (my secret ingredient)
• Honey (optional)
• Spinach (optional)

Although I say the spinach is optional, I highly recommend you try it. Not only does the spinach take this smoothie from “boring beige” to “beautiful green,” but, it also gets us a serving of dark leafy greens! We can all use more of those, right? Bonus: you will not taste it – I promise!

Use my recipe as a starting point and adapt it to suit your tastes. A scoop of cocoa powder would add chocolaty flavor. Some chia seeds or hemp seeds would add omega-3’s. You could even swap the peanut butter for the nut butter of your choice. This smoothie has the potential to be a nutritional powerhouse.

Great Add-Ins for Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie!

• Chia Seeds
• Hem Seeds
• Spinach
• Cocoa Powder

My family enjoys this smoothie any time of day. It’s a great jump start for your morning, a delicious post-workout refuel, and it can even be a healthy dessert. Here are some other great smoothies to try;

• Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
• Super Healthy Smoothie Bowl
• Strawberry Coconut Smoothie!
• Fresh Orange Smoothie Recipe
• Gingerbread Smoothie

The next time you’re craving something sweet, give this Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie a try. And in case you need a reminder… it tastes like a MILKSHAKE!

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

This healthy protein-rich Smoothie is loaded with Peanut Butter, Banana, and Honey. It tastes like a milkshake; you'll never know that it's good for you!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 371kcal

Author: Allison Mattina

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk or skim milk
• 1 large or 2 small frozen bananas
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1-2 scoops protein powder or collagen peptides
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup crushed ice
• 1-2 handfuls fresh baby spinach optional
• Honey to taste (optional)

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 43.9% | Vitamin C: 16.8% | Calcium: 32.8% | Iron: 13.6%

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