Description
This smoothie blends ripe banana, blueberries, and peanut butter for a tasty and nutritious treat. Quick to make, it’s perfect for breakfast or a snack, offering a delicious flavor and healthy boost any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: Lay everything out on the counter for easy access.
- Prepare the banana: Peel and break the ripe banana into chunks. If using a frozen banana, ensure it’s cut into smaller pieces.
- Measure the blueberries: Rinse fresh blueberries under cold water and pat dry. Frozen blueberries can go straight into the blender.
- Get the peanut butter ready: If thick, warm the peanut butter in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- Prepare the milk: Measure out one cup of almond milk or your preferred milk.
- Add the banana to the blender: Place banana chunks in the blender.
- Add the blueberries: Toss in the blueberries for flavor and color.
- Incorporate the peanut butter: Spoon in the peanut butter for a rich, nutty flavor.
- Pour in the milk: Add the almond milk to help blend smoothly. If using Greek yogurt, add it now.
- Sweeten it up (if desired): Drizzle in honey or maple syrup for added sweetness, if desired.
- Add vanilla extract: Pour in the vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Ice it up (optional): Add ice cubes for a thicker, colder smoothie.
- Blend until smooth: Secure the lid and blend on low, gradually increasing to high for 30-60 seconds until smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Check the consistency: Adjust thickness by adding more milk if too thick, or more frozen blueberries/yogurt if too thin.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener if desired, then blend again.
- Prepare your glasses: Grab your favorite smoothie glasses or mason jars.
- Pour the smoothie: Carefully pour the smoothie into the prepared glasses.
- Garnish (optional): Garnish with extra blueberries, a dollop of peanut butter, or granola if desired.
- Enjoy immediately: Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh, so dig in right away!
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey and ensure your yogurt is plant-based.
- Feel free to customize the smoothie by adding spinach or protein powder for an extra health boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes