Strawberry Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

This strawberry banana peanut butter smoothie has 2 secret ingredients that make it better than any other smoothie. It's easy, quick and packed with protein.

How will this smoothie make your life easier?

This strawberry banana peanut butter smoothie is perfect for days where you need a quick protein packed breakfast that you can eat on the go. It's got protein, carbs, calcium, and is so easy to drink.

Check out these other smoothie recipes: Blueberry Tea Smoothie, Green Apple Smoothie, Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie, Apple Spinach Smoothie, or this Mixed Berry Smoothie with Granola.

What makes it so good?

• Plain or Vanilla Greek yogurt
• Peanut butter powder/peanut butter
• Banana
• Frozen strawberries

How do I make it?

Add all ingredients to blender bowl: 1 med banana, ½ c Greek yogurt, ½ teaspoon peanut butter powder, 1 c orange juice, 1 c frozen strawberries. Blend until smooth. Pour into large glass, drink immediately.

Expert Tips

• Use plain, vanilla, or another fruit flavored Greek yogurt
• Substitute peanut butter powder with 1 T peanut butter
• If you cook for one, consider keeping a can of orange juice concentrate in your freezer and spoon some out every time you want OJ or need it in a recipe.

FAQ

Do you put water or milk in smoothies?

I usually add milk because it won't water down the flavors of the fruit in the smoothie. But in this recipe, I added orange juice instead of milk. It adds a really great tanginess to the smoothie that I highly recommend.

What is the best base for a smoothie?

Greek yogurt, milk/fruit juice, frozen/fresh spinach, fruit, and a banana are all great bases for smoothies. The yogurt, milk, spinach, and banana balances out the fruit flavors. Banana also adds a nice sweetness, so you don't have to add more sugar to your smoothie.

What fruits not to mix in a smoothie?

Really any fruit is good in a smoothie, you may want to base that on what kind of blender you're using. If you have a high speed blender, you could use any fruit, but if you don't, large frozen fruits or others like apples wouldn't blend up well.

A few of my favorite smoothie fruits are: berries, bananas, peaches, apples, and cherries.

What can I make with leftover ingredients?

• (banana) PB Banana Overnight Oats, Bananas Foster Pancakes, Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie, and Single Serving Banana Bread
• (frozen strawberries) Mixed Berry Smoothie with Granola
• (OJ) use in the dressing for Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges
• (Greek yogurt) Overnight Oats with Yogurt, PB Yogurt Dip or an Easy Yogurt Bowl
• (PB powder) PB Caramel, or add to a smoothie

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