Peanut butter banana smoothie

Peanut butter banana smoothie recipe videos

A peanut butter banana smoothie is a creamy, blended beverage typically made by combining ripe bananas, peanut butter, milk (dairy or plant-based), and often a sweetener like honey or dates. It's a popular and versatile drink, often enjoyed as a quick breakfast, post-workout recovery shake, or healthy snack, and is widely made in home kitchens across North America and globally.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This smoothie is a balanced source of energy, providing a good mix of carbohydrates for quick fuel, healthy fats and protein from the peanut butter for satiety, and key nutrients like potassium from the banana. A typical serving can range from 250 to 450 calories, depending on the specific ingredients and portion sizes used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	150 mg
Potassium	500 mg
Magnesium	80 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg
Copper	0.3 mg
Iron	1.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a modern staple of health-conscious and fitness-oriented diets, praised for its simple, whole-food ingredients. Nutritionally, the combination of banana and peanut butter is a classic example of pairing a fruit with a fat/protein source to create a more sustained energy release than fruit alone.