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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl

Name: Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen; 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter; 2 tbsp flaxseed meal (optional); 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional); 1/4 cup nondairy milk (such as almond or coconut)

Published: Jan 27, 2020 · Modified: Jul 21, 2021 by Kaylie Grace · 37 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.

Add frozen bananas, peanut butter, flaxseed meal, vanilla, and nondairy milk to the blender.
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.
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

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