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    Home » Breakfast » Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl

    Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl

    Published: Jan 27, 2020 · Modified: Jul 21, 2021 by Kaylie Grace · 35 Comments

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    This peanut butter banana smoothie bowl is creamy, nutty, and tastes like soft serve ice cream! It’s a healthy recipe perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even a nutritious dessert. Make this bowl with just 5 ingredients in 5 minutes!

    peanut butter banana smoothie bowl next to a small bowl of peanut butter and a wooden spoon

    Peanut butter and bananas are two things I can always get behind! They go together perfectly. I have several recipes made with these two delicious ingredients, but today I’m bringing you something super simple. It’s a peanut butter banana smoothie bowl made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes. Yup, it’s that easy!

    This recipe is fantastic for any time of day. It’s creamy, nutty, and tastes similar to soft serve ice cream despite being totally healthy. What does this mean? Well, it’s nutritious enough for breakfast but tasty enough for dessert. The choice is yours 🙂

    chopped nuts, coconut flakes, fruit, and nut butter on top of a bowl

    What ingredients are in a peanut butter banana smoothie bowl?

    Check out the simple list below:

    • Bananas are the main ingredient in this smoothie bowl. They are a good source of potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C.
    • Peanut butter provides a boost of protein and healthy fats. This will keep you full longer, which makes it fantastic for breakfast and snacks.
    • Flaxseed meal is an optional ingredient. However, I recommend including it because it’s full of nutrients! Flaxseed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
    • Vanilla is a flavor enhancement. I suggest using organic pure vanilla extract, but vanilla powder can be used as well.
    • Nondairy milk includes any plant milk! Try almond, coconut, cashew, soy, or oat milk. Typically, they are fortified which means they contain various vitamins.
    small bowls filled with chopped bananas, flaxseed, vanilla, almond milk, and nut butter on a white marble board

    How to make a healthy banana smoothie bowl

    For the full recipe, scroll down to view the recipe card below.

    Smoothies are a great breakfast for beginners because they are one of the easiest recipes to make! In three easy steps, you’ll have a creamy, delicious bowl filled with fiber and nutrients.

    1. Add frozen bananas, peanut butter, flaxseed meal, vanilla, and nondairy milk to the blender.
    2. Blend ingredients until smooth and creamy. Depending on the power and speed of your blender, you may need additional nondairy milk to get the blades moving! If you want it thick, use the smallest amount of milk as possible.
    3. Transfer the smoothie into a bowl. Top with any desired ingredients. Enjoy with a spoon.
    fruit and nut butter ingredients inside a blender

    Kaylie’s Tips

    Here are my best tips for perfecting this peanut butter banana smoothie bowl!

    Ripe frozen bananas are ideal for smoothies. Be sure to peel and freeze ripe bananas prior to making this recipe. Ripe bananas have a yellow peel with brown specks all over it. The freezing process is simple; remove the peel, place the bananas in a ziplock bag or container, and store in the freezer. You can keep bananas in the freezer for at least one month.

    Any variety of nut butter can be used for this recipe. Instead of peanut butter, you can use almond or cashew butter. Sunflower seed butter is an awesome option if you or someone you know has a nut allergy!

    The recipe calls for ¼ cup nondairy milk. Your blender may require more milk in order to get the blades moving, but I highly recommend trying to keep it to ¼ cup or less. If you have a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix) you can get by with no liquid at all. Use the tamper to push the ingredients down toward the blades while blending. Don’t forget – more nondairy milk creates a thinner smoothie consistency while less milk creates a thicker smoothie.

    peanut butter banana smoothie bowl surrounded by chopped peanuts and a wooden spoon

    More recipes made with peanut butter:

    • Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies
    • Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
    • No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
    • Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
    • Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie Bowl
    • Oatmeal Cookie Dough Balls

    If you try this Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl, please let me know your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below! Ready for more? Subscribe to my newsletter or follow along on Instagram and YouTube!

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    peanut butter banana smoothie bowl beside chopped peanuts and a wooden spoon

    Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl

    ★★★★★ 4.9 from 9 reviews
    • Author: purelykaylie
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 bowl 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Blend
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    This peanut butter banana smoothie bowl is creamy, nutty, and so easy to make! It’s a healthy recipe that tastes just like soft serve ice cream. Enjoy it for breakfast or as a nutritious dessert! 


    Ingredients

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    • 2 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen
    • 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
    • 2 tbsp flaxseed meal (optional)
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
    • ¼ cup nondairy milk (such as almond or coconut) 

    Instructions

    1. Add ingredients to the blender. 
    2. Blend until smooth and creamy. Note: Adjust the amount of liquid as needed, but I highly suggest keeping it to ¼ cup or less. Remember more liquid creates a thinner smoothie while less liquid creates a thicker smoothie. If you want it to be super thick and creamy, try to use the least amount of liquid as possible. If you have a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix blender), you can get by with no liquid at all.
    3. Transfer smoothie to a bowl. Add any desired toppings and enjoy with a spoon. 

    Notes

    • Be sure to use frozen ripe bananas. Wait for the bananas to ripen (the peel should be yellow with brown specks), then remove the peel and place in a ziplock bag or container in the freezer. Bananas will keep fresh for at least 1 month in the freezer. 

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 465
    • Sugar: 29g
    • Fat: 21.5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Carbohydrates: 64g
    • Fiber: 14g
    • Protein: 14g

    Keywords: peanut butter banana smoothie bowl, healthy banana smoothie bowl

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    1. August

      June 29, 2022 at 6:38 am

      Very good thanks for sharing

      ★★★★★

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      • Kaylie Grace

        June 29, 2022 at 5:43 pm

        You are very welcome! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kim

      February 26, 2022 at 7:58 am

      I love this recipe! Tastes like peanut butter ice cream – so delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        February 28, 2022 at 4:00 pm

        Exactly what I was going for! Thank you for sharing, Kim! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Falak

      February 23, 2022 at 10:42 pm

      Can I use dairy milk instead of non-dairy milk?

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        February 23, 2022 at 11:56 pm

        Yes, of course! Feel free to use any type of milk 🙂 Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. cin

      February 04, 2022 at 8:14 am

      Hello ! Love the recipe may I ask what blender you use/used ! Thank you !

      ★★★★★

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      • Kaylie Grace

        February 04, 2022 at 6:33 pm

        I use a standard Vitamix blender! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Sasha

      February 04, 2022 at 1:18 am

      Loved it!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        February 04, 2022 at 6:33 pm

        So glad you loved it, Sasha! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Batul

      February 01, 2022 at 8:26 am

      If I want to use yogurt, do I just put that in the blender and blend it with the bananas?

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        February 01, 2022 at 12:23 pm

        Yes! Just add it to the blender with everything else 🙂 Enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Johna nelson

      October 21, 2021 at 9:06 am

      Yummmm!! Used vanilla Greek yogurt instead of vanilla. Delicious! Thank you!!

      ★★★★★

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      • Kaylie Grace

        October 21, 2021 at 3:17 pm

        Thanks for your sweet comment, Johna! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Jen

      May 23, 2021 at 4:21 pm

      Why so high in sugar?

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        May 23, 2021 at 8:08 pm

        Because fruit contains quite a bit of sugar. Keep in mind the sugar in fruit is not the same as processed table sugar. Fruit also provides fiber (and is packed with nutrients) which slows the absorption of the natural sugars. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Cheryl Knight

      April 01, 2021 at 6:15 pm

      Can you freeze this? I’m looking to make enough for the week

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        April 01, 2021 at 7:58 pm

        Hi, Cheryl! Technically, you can freeze smoothie bowls, but I really do not recommend it. Smoothie bowls are best enjoyed immediately after making them. If you want to save time, I recommend placing the ingredients in a ziploc bag in the freezer. That way, you can simply add it to the blender with the plant-based milk in the morning. It will take just a couple minutes to make! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Alicia

      June 12, 2020 at 5:46 am

      Hi Kaylie! Towards the top, you mention Vanilla Extract or using a vanilla powder. However, in the recipe section, neither of these are not mentioned. How much did you use or would you recommend using? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        June 12, 2020 at 7:46 am

        Hi, Alicia! Thanks for catching that 🙂 Vanilla is totally optional. I recommend 1/2 tsp!

        Reply
      • Angela l Ferguson

        May 21, 2021 at 7:07 am

        I loved it I used Jordan’s skinny syrup vanilla instead and used brownie batter collegen protein as well

        Reply
        • Kaylie Grace

          May 21, 2021 at 12:40 pm

          So glad you enjoyed it, Angela! 🙂

          Reply
    11. Katie

      June 10, 2020 at 4:18 am

      Hi, what toppings did you use?

      ★★★★★

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      • Kaylie Grace

        June 10, 2020 at 7:36 am

        Hi, Katie! I used coconut flakes, sliced banana, peanut butter, hemp seeds, and chopped peanuts 🙂

        Reply
    12. Zara Mesley

      May 27, 2020 at 7:02 pm

      Yummm!!! It’s so good!!!

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        May 27, 2020 at 7:22 pm

        Thanks, Zara!! Glad you loved it 🙂

        Reply
    13. Hope

      May 20, 2020 at 2:55 am

      Can’t wait to try this!!!

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        May 20, 2020 at 10:39 am

        Woohoo! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
        • Hope

          May 21, 2020 at 3:19 am

          This was DELICIOUS. Could only find one banana so my mixture was kinda runny. Topped mine with bananas and muesli was delicious. Made me ready for a long school day.

          ★★★★

          Reply
    14. tawroyc

      April 28, 2020 at 9:34 am

      yummy, added 1/4 granola with cacao, sliced almonds

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        April 28, 2020 at 6:22 pm

        Sounds delicious! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
    15. Faith

      April 17, 2020 at 7:56 pm

      I’m going to try this now yummy🔥😋😋

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        April 17, 2020 at 8:53 pm

        Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
        • Karent Jiménez

          November 10, 2020 at 6:43 pm

          I love it! It’s delicious!

          ★★★★★

          Reply
          • Kaylie Grace

            November 10, 2020 at 6:48 pm

            Thank you, Karent! 🙂

            Reply

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