Peanut Butter Berry Smoothie (Print Page)

Creamy blend of peanut butter, berries, and banana — a quick protein-rich breakfast in minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen — strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
02 - 1 ripe banana

→ Base & Liquid

03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
04 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or non-dairy alternative)

→ Nut Butter

05 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

→ Optional Enhancements

06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (to taste)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Ice cubes (for a thicker consistency)

# Directions:

01 - Add the mixed berries, banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and peanut butter to a blender.
02 - If desired, add honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a few ice cubes for a thicker texture.
03 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more honey, almond milk, or ice as needed.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve right away for the best flavor and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a milkshake but fuels you like a proper breakfast with ten grams of protein per glass.
  • Frozen berries mean you never have to wait for anything to ripen or feel guilty about produce going bad in the fridge.
02 -
  • If you lead with frozen berries and not enough liquid, the blender will seize and you will think you broke it, so always pour the milk in first.
  • Natural peanut butter needs a vigorous stir before measuring or the oil separation will make your smoothie greasy instead of creamy.
03 -
  • Freeze overripe bananas in a single layer on a parchment lined tray before bagging them so they never clump into an unm blenderable boulder.
  • Spin the blender on low for five seconds before going to high so the blades catch everything evenly and you never have to stop and scrape twice.