The BEST Strawberry Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
This delicious strawberry banana peanut butter smoothie is a easy snack and quick meal on the go. It’s only a few ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, and it’s a great smoothie to play around with and add different spices and toppings. If you love smoothies like I do and you’re looking for more fun smoothie ideas, check out this spiced banana date smoothie, decadent chocolate smoothie, or mint chocolate chip smoothie (yes, it tastes like ice cream). And if you love berry smoothies, you’ll love this 3 ingredient blueberry smoothie.
My First Time…
It was a little over 15 years ago the first time I made a strawberry banana peanut butter smoothie. Truth be told, it was the first smoothie I ever made. Weird to even think about that, since I have now made probably well over a thousand smoothies since. More? No idea how to count that.
Way back when, I had just started lifting weights, and a coworker who was into bodybuilding suggested that I needed more protein. So I added vanilla protein powder (which still is a delicious add-in, but not necessary).
I vividly remember standing in the gym parking lot on a dark winter night, drinking down this smoothie after a sweaty workout. Even though it was freezing outside, it was just about the best thing I’d ever tasted. I was hooked!
Almost two decades later, I still turn to this very basic recipe when I want something quick, or even nostalgic (yes, even a smoothie can be nostalgic!)
So quick, so easy, so delicious, the adaptable strawberry banana peanut butter smoothie is a timeless winner.
Sure, it might be a mouthful to say, but through a straw it goes down smooth.
Ingredients
My base is always the same: strawberries, banana, peanut butter and milk of choice (my choice is usually homemade almond milk.)
Add-ons are optional and pretty much any creativity can fly here. It’s good by itself, or good with cinnamon, or protein powder, or some ground flaxseeds or chia seeds. Some plain yogurt adds creaminess, but the smoothie stands by itself.
Optional add-ins:
- Cinnamon
- Cardamom
- Vanilla extract
- Protein powder
- Ground flaxseeds
- Chia seeds
- Hemp seeds
- Yogurt
- Almond Butter
- Cashew Butter
- Cocoa powder
- Cacao nibs
And the list goes on…
Pretty much anything you can dream up would work, but when you’re in a rush and want something both healthy and yummy, all you need are the 4 main ingredients.
How To Make This Smoothie
Once you have your ingredients, this part is pretty simple. Add everything to your blender! I like to start with the strawberries and banana, then add almond milk, and last comes the peanut butter. I try to drop the peanut butter towards the middle (right in the milk) so it doesn’t stick to the side of the blender.
Blend for 15-30 seconds or until desired consistency.
Strawberry Season?
Even in winter, I love a good strawberry smoothie (and season doesn’t actually matter since I use frozen berries). If you like this strawberry banana peanut butter smoothie, try our super refreshing strawberry lime smoothie – a punch of vitamin c all year round.
Strawberry Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup Frozen Strawberries
- 1 Ripe Banana
- 2 tbsp Peanut Butter
- 1-1.5 cup Almond Milk
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to blender. I like to add the peanut butter last so it drops into the milk instead of sticking to the side of the blender.
- Blend on medium for 15-30 seconds or until desired consistency. Enjoy!
I am a smoothie girl, love it.
Thanks Esme, me too! Have to have at least a couple a week!