Description
A creamy and delicious peanut butter banana smoothie bowl, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe, peeled, and frozen bananas
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) creamy, natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened almond milk (or preferred nondairy milk)
- 2 tbsp (15 g) flaxseed meal
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) organic pure vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp (15–30 ml) honey or maple syrup (for sweetness)
- Plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt, for topping (optional)
- Fresh berries, sliced bananas, granola, nuts, seeds, or a sprinkle of chia seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Place frozen bananas, creamy peanut butter, and unsweetened almond milk into your blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, usually about 1-2 minutes. Start with liquids in the blender first to help blending. If your blender struggles, add more liquid gradually.
- Step 2: Check the texture after blending. If it is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of almond milk at a time and blend again until you reach your desired consistency. The smoothie should be creamy but not overly thick or clumpy.
- Step 3: Pour the blended smoothie into your favorite bowl. This will make it easier to add toppings and enjoy with a spoon.
- Step 4: Sprinkle with your choice of toppings such as fresh berries, nuts, granola, flaxseed meal, or a dollop of Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for added sweetness if desired.
Notes
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 hours; consume soon to maintain freshness and texture.
- Refrigeration: Use an airtight container to refrigerate up to 24 hours. Stir gently before serving to restore smoothness.
- Freezing: Transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before consuming.
- Use ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for sweetness and creamy texture. Peel and slice bananas, then freeze for at least 4 hours before blending for best results.
- Use creamy, natural peanut butter without added sugars for balanced flavor and smooth blending.
- Adding 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract during blending can enhance overall flavor.
- If blending is difficult, always start by blending liquids first before adding frozen fruit.
- Adjust milk quantity carefully to avoid a smoothie that is too thin or too thick; add liquids slowly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Not specified
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
- Cholesterol: Not specified