Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie For Weight Loss Recipe

I’m excited to share my peanut butter banana weight loss smoothie, a Healthy Banana Smoothie Breakfast I rely on to keep me full for hours and help cut down on snacking.

I can’t stop reaching for this banana peanut butter smoothie when I need something that fills me up without wrecking my diet. One ripe banana and a spoon of peanut butter are all it takes to change my morning, honestly it feels like dessert that actually helps you lose weight.

It keeps me steady till lunch and makes skipping snacks almost easy. People call it the Best Banana Smoothie and yeah I get why.

I’m not perfect, sometimes I eat junk, but mostly I just want something quick that works and tastes good. Try it, you might like it.

Ingredients

• banana gives natural sweetness, potassium and fiber, helps curb cravings
• peanut butter adds protein and healthy fats, keeps you fuller longer
• greek yogurt brings extra protein and creaminess with few calories
• chia seeds add fiber and omega 3s for digestion and heart health
• unsweetened almond milk keeps it low calorie and light
• protein powder boosts protein count, good after workouts or busy mornings
• cinnamon adds warm flavor and may help blood sugar control
• a little honey gives sweetness, use sparingly to save calories
• tiny salt pinch lifts flavors, but watch sodium if counting
• ice makes it cold and thick without extra calories

Ingredient Quantities

• 1 medium ripe banana
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other low calorie milk)
• 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 to 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter no sugar added
• 1 scoop protein powder about 25 g optional
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup optional
• Pinch of salt optional

How to Make this

1. Peel the banana and break into chunks, then put the banana in your blender.

2. Pour in 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or whatever low calorie milk you prefer.

3. Add 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt and 1 to 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter no sugar added.

4. If using protein powder add 1 scoop (about 25 g), then stir in 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

5. Add 1/2 cup ice cubes and a pinch of salt if you like.

6. Add 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup only if you want it sweeter.

7. Blend on high until smooth, about 30 to 60 seconds, stop and scrape the sides with a spatula and blend again if needed.

8. Taste it, if its too thick add a splash more almond milk, if too thin add a few more ice cubes or a bit more yogurt; dont overblend.

9. Pour into a glass, sprinkle a little extra cinnamon if you want, and drink for breakfast to help you stay full longer.

10. Rinse the blender right away so it cleans up easy.

Equipment Needed

1. Blender (high speed), for mixing everything until smooth
2. Measuring cup (1 cup) for the almond milk
3. Measuring spoons and tablespoon for cinnamon, chia/flax and honey
4. Rubber spatula to scrape down the sides, youll use it a lot
5. Knife to cut/peel the banana
6. Cutting board so you dont make a mess on the counter
7. Tall glass or travel cup to pour and drink from
8. Spoon or small scoop for protein powder and peanut butter

FAQ

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie For Weight Loss Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Swap 1 cup unsweetened almond milk with unsweetened soy milk (more protein), skim dairy milk (if you’re not dairy free), or unsweetened oat or cashew milk (oat is creamier but a bit higher calorie)
• Swap 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt with blended lowfat cottage cheese, silken tofu (dairy free but still creamy), or unsweetened soy yogurt (lower protein so add extra chia or hemp)
• Swap 1–2 tbsp natural peanut butter with almond butter, powdered peanut butter (PB2 mixed with water for fewer calories), or sunflower seed butter for a nut free option
• Swap 1 scoop protein powder with 1/2 cup extra Greek yogurt, 3 tbsp hemp seeds, or 2 tbsp peanut butter plus 1 tbsp chia to boost protein if you skip the powder

Pro Tips

1. Freeze the banana ahead of time. If you freeze the banana you get a milkshake like texture, and you wont need as much ice, so it tastes colder and blends smoother.

2. Warm the peanut butter jar for 5 to 10 seconds in the microwave so it pours, then measure level tablespoons and start with less cause peanut flavor goes a long way. If you want little peanut bits, pulse a few times instead of full blasting.

3. Let the chia or flax sit in a couple tablespoons of milk for about 5 minutes before you blend, it swells up and makes the drink creamier and less gritty, plus it helps digestion.

4. Clean the blender fast: right after pouring, fill the jar half full with warm water, add one drop of dish soap, run for 10 seconds then rinse. No scrubbing, saves time and sticky mess.