Description
Creamy Peanut Butter Banana Shake: a quick, delicious, and customizable treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana, preferably frozen
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (or any nut butter you prefer!)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, your choice!)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional, for extra protein and creaminess)
- 1/4 cup rolled oats (optional, for added fiber and thickness)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (or any sweetener to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, but adds a lovely warmth)
- Pinch of salt (enhances the flavors!)
- Ice cubes (as needed, for desired consistency)
- Optional toppings: chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, extra banana slices, a drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients. Before you start, make sure you have everything you need within easy reach.
- Prepare the banana. If using a fresh banana, peel and break into pieces. For a thicker shake, use a frozen banana (peel, slice, and freeze for at least 2 hours).
- Combine ingredients in a blender. Add banana, peanut butter, milk, Greek yogurt (if using), rolled oats (if using), honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt to a blender. Add liquids first.
- Blend until smooth. Start on low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend until completely smooth and creamy (30-60 seconds). Add more milk if too thick, or ice cubes/frozen banana if too thin.
- Adjust sweetness and flavor. Taste and add more honey/maple syrup for sweetness or peanut butter for stronger flavor. Experiment with other spices.
- Add ice cubes (if needed). If not using a frozen banana, add ice cubes and blend until smooth. Be careful not to add too many.
- Pour into a glass. Pour the shake into a tall glass.
- Add toppings (optional). Add your favorite toppings, such as chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, or banana slices.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy the shake right away!
Notes
- For a thicker shake, use a frozen banana or add more ice.
- Adjust the sweetness and peanut butter flavor to your preference.
- Experiment with different nut butters, spices, and toppings.
- Add protein powder or greens for extra nutrients.
- Make it vegan by using non-dairy milk and yogurt.
- For a chocolate version, add cocoa powder or chocolate syrup.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Shake well before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes