Peanut Butter Smoothie without Banana

This peanut butter smoothie is thick and creamy without banana! It has a shake-like consistency but it’s high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber. It makes a great breakfast replacement.

Why You’ll Love it:

My aunt is allergic to bananas. It blew my mind a little. But it made me realize some people need smoothies without bananas in them.

For this smoothie, I wanted to create a thick peanut butter smoothie without banana. But since banana doubles as a thickener and sweetener, I knew it would be a challenge.

First I tried frozen butternut squash, then frozen cauliflower. Neither gave me the smooth, creamy texture I was looking for. So I decided to think outside the box and finally hit the nail on the head. The secret ingredient? Frozen mango!

Key Ingredients:

• Peanut butter – A good source of protein and heart healthy fats!
• Greek yogurt – Adds creaminess and even more protein. I used unsweetened nonfat Greek yogurt.
• Vanilla protein powder – You can use plant-based or a whey protein blend. I don’t recommend 100% whey protein because it makes the smoothie too foamy. My protein powder was sweetened. If you use unsweetened, you may need to add maple syrup to taste.
• Frozen mango – Mango has a mild, sweet flavor and creamy texture. It doesn’t overpower the peanut butter flavor AND it thickens the smoothie right up. Score!
• Almond milk – I used unsweetened almond milk. Almond breeze is currently my favorite brand.

How to Make a Peanut Butter Smoothie without a Banana:

This peanut butter smoothie is a breeze to make! It’s basically a dump, blend, and pour situation, but for those who like more guidance:

• Combine ingredients: Place the ingredients in your blender. I always start with the soft ingredients, then end with the frozen ingredients and liquid. The liquid sinks to the bottom anyhow.
• Blend: Start the blender on low. Gradually increase the speed to high. Blend until smooth.

• Adjust: Check the smoothie. If it’s too thick to pour, add a little bit more almond milk until you reach a thick but pourable consistency.
• Pour: Pour into a glass and enjoy right away. Smoothies are best when fresh and cold!

Substitutions & Variations:

• Fruit – For peanut butter jelly vibes, swap the mango with frozen strawberries. You can also use frozen butternut squash in its place, but the texture won’t be as smooth.
• Nut butter – If you can’t have peanuts, swap the peanut butter with your favorite nut or seed butter.
• Oats – Add 1/4 cup of rolled oats for added texture and whole grains.
• Milk – Any plant-based or dairy milk works great in this recipe.
• Sweetener – If your protein powder is sweetened, this smoothie is plenty sweet. If it’s not, feel free to add a teaspoon or two of maple syrup to sweeten it up.

Expert Tips:

• Consistency is easy to change! Blend it up, then adjust. If the smoothie is too thick, simply add more liquid, a little bit at a time, until you reach a pourable consistency.
• Use frozen mango! Fresh mango won’t achieve a thick, shake-like consistency. Frozen mango thickens it right up. You don’t need ice for that.
• Make this recipe into a smoothie bowl. Just decrease the liquid to 1/2 cup. Scoop into a bowl and serve with toppings.

Storage:

Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh! Technically, you can make them up to 24 hours ahead of time and store in the fridge, but the taste and texture suffers a little.

It only takes 5 minutes to make so I highly recommend making it right away or up to 4 hours ahead of time. Store in the fridge.

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