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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Thick, creamy and filling, like a peanut butter milkshake that counts as breakfast, with oats for staying power.

Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Serves
1
Calories
495

Nut butterBreakfastKid-friendlyHigh proteinMeal-size

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Peanut butter and banana is a combination that just works. A frozen banana makes this as thick as a milkshake, and a quarter cup of oats turns it into a real breakfast with fiber and lasting energy.

Ingredients

1 serving

You’ll need: Blender

Method

  1. Add the milk, oats and peanut butter to the blender and let sit for a minute so the oats soften.

  2. Add the frozen banana, cinnamon and ice.

  3. Blend on high for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth.

Tips

  • Natural peanut butter (just peanuts and salt) works best; stir it well first.

  • No frozen banana? Use a fresh one and 1 cup of ice.

Nutrition per serving, approximate

Calories
495
Protein
20g
Carbs
59g
Sugar
30g
Fiber
7g
Fat
23g

Estimated from standard USDA values for the ingredients listed; brands vary.

Variations

  • Chocolate peanut butter: Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder: see our chocolate peanut butter smoothie.

  • PB&J: Add ½ cup frozen strawberries.

  • Nut-free: Use sunflower seed butter.

Nutrition at a glance

One serving has about 495 calories, 20 g protein, 7 g fiber and 30 g sugar (mostly from fruit). That makes it a reasonable stand-alone breakfast. Values are estimates from USDA data for the exact amounts listed; swapping milks or yogurts changes them: try our smoothie calorie calculator to check your version.

Make it ahead

Pack the solid ingredients (fruit, greens, seeds, oats) into a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. In the morning, tip the bag into the blender, add the liquid and yogurt, and blend. A blended smoothie keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake before drinking. More on smoothie freezer packs.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use powdered peanut butter?

Yes. Use 2 tablespoons of powder plus a splash more milk; it cuts the calories roughly in half.

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Gear for this recipe

NutriBullet Pro 900

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 · Best for one smoothie at a time, blended right in the cup you drink from

Blend, twist on a lid and go. The 900-watt motor handles frozen fruit and spinach well, and personal cups mean almost no cleanup. The go-to personal blender.

Type
Personal
Power
900 W
Capacity
32 oz cup
Warranty
1 year
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Ninja Professional BL610

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 · Best for frozen-fruit smoothies on a budget

A huge pitcher and stacked blades that crush ice and frozen fruit easily for under $100. It’s less smooth with leafy greens and seeds than a Vitamix, but unbeatable value for fruit smoothies.

Type
Full-size
Power
1,000 W
Capacity
72 oz
Warranty
1 year
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