Three-Ingredient Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie Recipe

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This milkshake-like smoothie is filling, nourishing and perfectly sweet thanks to the very ripe frozen banana blended into it -- no added sugar needed. It’s so simple to make, a child can whip it up on their own, giving them early kitchen autonomy, and their parents a welcome break.

From cookbook author and registered nutritionist Ellie Krieger.

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Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 1 (about 1 1/3 cup)

Directions

Time Icon Total: 10 mins, (plus 1 hour to freeze the banana)

  • Step 1

    In the pitcher of a blender, combine the banana, milk and peanut butter and blend until smooth. Add a little more milk if the mixture is too thick to blend, or if you prefer a thinner smoothie. Pour into a glass and serve.

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per serving

    • Calories

      285

    • Fat

      10 g

    • Saturated Fat

      3 g

    • Carbohydrates

      41 g

    • Sodium

      185 mg

    • Cholesterol

      8 mg

    • Protein

      12 g

    • Fiber

      4 g

    • Sugar

      16 g

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    From cookbook author and registered nutritionist Ellie Krieger.

    Tested by Ann Maloney.

    Published August 11, 2021

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