Looking for a breakfast that feels like dessert but leaves you full and energized? This Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl is creamy, nutty, and delicious — and ready in about 5 minutes. It tastes like soft‑serve ice cream, yet it’s loaded with wholesome ingredients. Whether you eat it for breakfast, a mid-day snack, or a healthier dessert, it’s a win.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen — the base for creamy texture
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter — adds protein and healthy fats
- Optional: 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal — for extra fiber and omega‑3s
- Optional: ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract — to boost flavor
- ¼ cup nondairy milk (almond, coconut, soy, oat, etc.) — just enough to help blending
You can also swap peanut butter for almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter (great if you have nut allergies).
How to Make It — 3 Simple Steps
- Add frozen bananas, peanut butter, optional flaxseed meal and vanilla, plus a splash of nondairy milk into your blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Use the smallest amount of milk possible for a thick, soft‑serve–like bowl. If your blender is powerful (like a Vitamix), you might not need extra liquid at all.
- Transfer the smoothie into a bowl. Add your favorite toppings — fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, granola, or an extra drizzle of nut butter — then dig in with a spoon.
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Use ripe bananas (yellow peel with brown spots) — they’re sweeter and blend smoother. Peel and freeze them; frozen bananas keep for up to a month.
- Start with minimal nondairy milk. Too much will make your bowl thin like a regular smoothie instead of thick like ice cream.
- If you don’t have peanut butter or prefer to avoid peanuts, substitute with almond or cashew butter, or even sunflower-seed butter.
- Best enjoyed fresh: smoothie bowls tend to lose their creamy texture if stored too long, so eat right after blending.
Nutrition Snapshot (per bowl)
- Calories: ~465 kcal
- Fat: ~21.5 g (Saturated fat ~3 g)
- Carbohydrates: ~64 g
- Fiber: ~14 g
- Protein: ~14 g
- Natural sugar: ~29 g
That mix of protein, fiber, and healthy fats helps keep you full — making this bowl a solid breakfast, snack, or light dessert.
Why It Works
This bowl hits the sweet spot between indulgence and nourishment. Frozen bananas give the creamy, ice-cream–like texture. Peanut butter and optional flaxseed add protein, healthy fats, and fiber — so you get sustained energy. It’s simple, comforting, and customizable.
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Give this Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl a try next time you want something nourishing yet satisfying. It’s simple. It’s delicious. And it’s perfect for those busy mornings or laid‑back brunch vibes.
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl — Quick, Creamy & Healthy Breakfast
Description
Creamy, nutty, and tastes like soft-serve — this Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl is a 5-minute breakfast that feels like dessert but fuels your whole day.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- Optional: 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup nondairy milk (almond, coconut, soy, oat, etc.)
Instructions
- Add frozen bananas, peanut butter, optional flaxseed meal and vanilla, and a splash of nondairy milk into a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Use minimal milk for a thick, soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer to a bowl and top with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, granola, or extra nut butter.
Notes
Use ripe bananas with brown spots for sweetness. Start with as little liquid as possible to keep the bowl thick. Swap peanut butter with almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter if needed. Best enjoyed fresh after blending.