Vegan Peanut Butter Banana (Printable Version)

A creamy blend of bananas, peanut butter, and plant protein topped with fresh berries and granola.

# What You'll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 large ripe bananas, frozen and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
03 - 1 scoop plant-based vanilla protein powder
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup, optional

→ Toppings

07 - ½ banana, sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons granola
09 - 1 tablespoon peanut butter, drizzled
10 - 2 tablespoons mixed fresh berries
11 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds
12 - 1 teaspoon cacao nibs, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - In a blender, combine frozen banana slices, peanut butter, protein powder, almond milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup if using.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. The mixture should reach a thick consistency; add additional milk only if necessary for blending.
03 - Pour the smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange banana slices, granola, berries, peanut butter drizzle, chia seeds, and cacao nibs on top of each bowl.
05 - Serve each bowl with a spoon and enjoy fresh.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent enough that you won't feel like you're eating "healthy food"—just genuinely delicious.
  • The whole thing takes less time than waiting for toast to pop, perfect for rushed mornings or post-workout moments when you're starving.
  • It's endlessly customizable; swap the nuts, change the berries, or add chocolate without ruining anything.
02 -
  • Freeze your banana slices ahead of time in a container or bag—don't expect room-temperature bananas to give you that creamy texture; it just won't work the same way.
  • The thickness of the base matters more than you'd think; if it's too thin it tastes watery, but if it's too thick your blender might struggle, so thick but pourable is the sweet spot.
03 -
  • Freeze your banana slices in portions so you're never caught without them; I use a ziplock bag and break off what I need.
  • If your blender struggles, let the frozen bananas sit out for 30 seconds before blending—just enough to take the edge off so it's not fighting too hard.
  • Make the base thicker than you think you need; you can always add a splash of milk, but you can't thicken it back up once it's too thin.
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