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    Creamy Peanut Butter Smoothie without Banana

    Published: Apr 10, 2023 by Meesha · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Creamy and smooth, this peanut butter smoothie is made without bananas! A quick and easy recipe that is ready in 5 minutes. It is also healthy, gluten-free, and packed with protein. 

    2 glasses of peanut butter smoothie served with straw with peanut butter and a teaspoon beside.

    Although banana is a core ingredient in most smoothies, it is possible to make one without them! This amazing peanut butter smoothie contains no bananas yet is still incredibly creamy and delicious.  

    The secret to making a smoothie thick without bananas is the addition of a thickener of some sort - in this recipe, we will be using oats. 

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    • 💚Why you will love this recipe 
    • 🥛What you will need 
    • 📃Ingredient notes and substitutions 
    • 🔪How to make
    • ✅Helpful tips 
    • ✨Variations/add-ins 
    • ❔Commonly asked questions
    • 🍽More healthy vegan breakfasts
    • 📖 Recipe

    💚Why you will love this recipe 

    • Made without bananas - great for people who do not like the taste of bananas! 
    • Silky smooth, thick, and super filling 
    • A quick breakfast that is ready in 5 minutes 
    • Nutritious, healthy, and can be made gluten-free and vegan 

    🥛What you will need 

    Ingredients needed like milk, yogurt, oats, protein powder, peanut butter, cinnamon, and maple syrup.

    📃Ingredient notes and substitutions 

    • Peanut butter - I highly recommend using natural peanut butter made from only peanuts and salt. 
    • Milk - I am using soy milk in this recipe, but feel free to use other plant-based milk. Regular dairy milk will work as well. 
    • Oats - The main thickener in this recipe. It can be substituted with quick oats. Do use a certified gluten-free one if needed. 
    • Yogurt - I use soy yogurt to keep this recipe vegan, but you can also opt for other yogurts like coconut yogurt or greek yogurt. 
    • Maple syrup - Other sweeteners can be used in this recipe. Use a sugar-free alternative like Splenda or stevia if you prefer this recipe to be sugar-free. 
    • Protein powder - An optional ingredient, but I highly recommend adding it. Protein powder makes this smoothie creamier and also gives this smoothie a nice bump of protein. Use a vanilla or peanut butter flavored one. 

    🔪How to make

    All you have to do is to add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Add more milk or oats if needed to adjust the consistency of your peanut butter smoothie. 

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    Peanut butter smoothie in a blender on a grey background.

    ✅Helpful tips 

    • Consistency - This peanut butter smoothie without bananas is on the thinner side. However, you can easily thicken it by adding more oats. Alternatively, add a tablespoon of chia, flax seeds, or around ½ cup of frozen berries. 
    • Start with less milk - I recommend starting with less liquid. You can add more later if needed. 
    • Blending - Start blending your smoothie at a low speed, then gradually increase the speed when the ingredients start coming together. 
    • Blender - If you make smoothies often, I highly recommend investing in a high-speed blender like Vitamix. It makes the blending process so much quicker and easier! 

    ✨Variations/add-ins 

    Chocolate peanut butter - Use a chocolate-flavored protein powder, and add up to 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder. 

    Berries - Peanut butter goes well with berries of any kind! Both frozen and fresh berries will work. 

    Greens and other veggies - An easy way to sneak more veg into your diet is to add them to smoothies! Some vegetables that are great in smoothies include steamed cauliflower, zucchini, kale, and frozen spinach. 

    Seeds - Add more healthy fats to your smoothie by adding seeds like chia or flax. They also help further thicken the smoothie! 

    Low fat - I highly recommend checking out my peanut butter powder smoothie. 

    Add some crunch - Stir in some cacao nibs, toasted seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds, or crushed peanuts to give texture to your smoothie. 

    Pouring smoothie in a glass with another glass of smoothie, peanut butter, and a teaspoon beside.

    ❔Commonly asked questions

    What can I use instead of bananas in smoothies?

    Oats are an excellent substitute for bananas as they are neutral in flavor and help to thicken the smoothie. However, sweeteners like maple syrup, sugar-free substitutes, or dates must be added to sweeten your smoothie. 

    Some other common alternatives include frozen berries, flax or chia seeds, and avocado.

    Can I use water instead of milk in my smoothies?

    You can replace the milk with water, but this might yield a less creamy and rich smoothie. Regardless, your smoothie will still be delicious!

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    📖 Recipe

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    Creamy Peanut Butter Smoothie without Banana

    Meesha
    Creamy and smooth, this peanut butter smoothie is made without bananas! A quick and easy recipe that is ready in 5 minutes. It is also healthy, gluten-free, and packed with protein.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 421 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup oats rolled or quick
    • ⅓ cup soy yogurt or other yogurts
    • ⅓ cup soy milk or another kind of milk
    • 1 ½ tablespoon smooth peanut butter *
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or other liquid sweeteners
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ scoop protein powder unflavored/vanilla (optional)
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    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to the blender.
    • Blend until smooth, adding more milk if needed. Serve and enjoy immediately.

    Notes

    *Peanut butter -  I highly recommend using natural peanut butter made from only peanuts and salt. 
     
    Helpful tips
    • Consistency - This peanut butter smoothie without bananas is on the thinner side. However, you can easily thicken it by adding more oats. Alternatively, add a tablespoon of chia, flax seeds, or around ½ cup of frozen berries. 
    • Start with less milk - I recommend starting with less liquid. You can add more later if needed. 
    • Blending - Start blending your smoothie at a low speed, then gradually increase the speed when the ingredients start coming together. 
    • Blender - If you make smoothies often, I highly recommend investing in a high-speed blender like Vitamix. It makes the blending process so much quicker and easier! 
     
    *Nutrition info calculated is with the inclusion of protein powder.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 25gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 178mgPotassium: 412mgFiber: 4gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 351IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 308mgIron: 3mg

    Nutrition info calculated is just a rough estimate and is provided as a courtesy. Bear in mind that value will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it is highly recommended that you calculate it on your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.

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