Description
A creamy, protein-packed smoothie made with banana, peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, and almond milk. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and thickened with ice, it’s the perfect quick breakfast or post-workout snack that’s delicious and satisfying.
Ingredients
- ½ small frozen banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (sugar-free or regular)
- Pinch of salt
- 4 to 6 large ice cubes
Instructions
- Add frozen banana, almond milk, peanut butter, powdered peanut butter, protein powder, maple syrup, and salt to a high-speed blender.
- Add the ice cubes on top.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- If needed, add more almond milk to thin or more ice to thicken.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Swap whey protein for plant-based powder to make it vegan.
- Use oat or cashew milk for different flavor profiles.
- Replace maple syrup with honey, stevia, or omit for less sweetness.
- Add chia or flaxseed for fiber and omega-3s.
- Blend in a handful of spinach for a hidden nutrient boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
