Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake

This nourishing, healthy Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake recipe is the perfect way to start your day or replenish your body after a workout. Made with clean ingredients like peanut butter, banana, natural protein powder, milk, honey, and vanilla. Learn how to make a homemade protein shake with this quick and simple recipe!

This delicious, energizing smoothie is made with simple everyday ingredients and is ready in just 5 minutes. It makes a portable, refined sugar-free breakfast that will kick-start your day and will keep you feeling full all morning. This recipe also makes an ideal workout shake that will refuel your energy and help your muscles to heal and build after exercising.

Are Protein Shakes Good for Weight Loss?

Yes! As long as protein shakes are made with healthy and clean ingredients, they are fantastic for weight loss. Protein shakes are a great source of protein (hence the name) and protein is an important nutrient for weight loss. Getting enough protein in your diet reduces your appetite, boosts your metabolism, and helps you lose body fat without losing muscle.

Is it Better to Drink a Protein Shake Before or After a Workout?

Research has shown that protein helps your muscles to repair and rebuild after exercise. As a result, many people drink protein shakes after their workouts to assist this process.

However, new studies suggest that the amount of protein you consume per day is more important than when you consume it, for increasing muscle strength and size. For that reason, you can choose which time you prefer or is most convenient for you. Personally, I always have a protein shake after exercise, but that’s just what works for me.

Does a Banana Go Well in a Protein Shake?

Absolutely! Bananas are a great source of energy for the body and are perfect for eating before or after a workout. Bananas also add a good dose of potassium, folate, antioxidants, and dietary fiber to a protein shake. In addition, the mild flavor of a banana pairs well with any flavor protein powder.

Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake Ingredients

Alright, so let’s talk ingredients. To make this homemade peanut butter banana protein shake, you will need:

• Protein Powder: This is used to boost the protein content of your smoothie immensely. If you can, use an organic protein powder that contains no additives, fillers, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.
• Peanut Butter: This adds additional protein and nutty flavor. Not all nut butters are created equal, so I recommend using one that has no added sugars, unhealthy oils, or preservatives.
• Banana: This gives your smoothie a rich and creamy consistency. It is also a great source of potassium and dietary fiber.
• Milk: This serves as the liquid base for the smoothie. I usually use low-fat dairy milk.
• Honey: This adds natural and unrefined sweetness. Not all packaged honey is created equal, so I recommend using one that is 100% pure, raw, and unfiltered for optimal health benefits.
• Ice: This helps thicken the shake. Although, if I don’t have any ice in the freezer, I just make my protein shake without it.
• Vanilla extract: This adds a hint of sweet vanilla flavor. Make sure you use the real, natural stuff and not anything artificial.

How to Make a Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake

This recipe could not be easier. To make this peanut butter banana protein shake recipe, simply:

1. Add all of the ingredients – milk, banana, peanut butter, protein powder, ice, honey, and vanilla extract – to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy, then serve right away.

Tips for Making this Homemade Protein Shake Recipe

Here are some pointers I have learned over the years about how to make the best homemade protein shakes:

1. When adding your ingredients to your blender, always add the liquid first near the blades. This will help your blender to run a bit more easily whenever you are making a shake.
2. Use a good-quality, high-powered blender that will easily break up frozen fruit, vegetables, ice, and any other dense ingredients into oblivion.
3. If you don’t think you need a high-powered blender, an individual-sized blender is a great alternative. The biggest benefits of using a small blender are that it will help you save time on clean-up, it takes up less counter space, and it’s much less expensive than a big fancy countertop blender.

Possible Recipe Variations

This homemade protein shake recipe is very flexible with regards to variations. For example, feel free to…

• Use a different sweetener: Instead of honey, you can substitute another natural and unrefined sweetener, such as maple syrup or agave nectar. Alternatively, you can throw in one or two pitted dates instead of a liquid sweetener.
• Add some spice: A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg tastes delicious in smoothies.
• Stir in some collagen: Adding collagen peptides to shakes and smoothies boosts their protein content even further. Collagen is also known to improve the condition of skin, hair, nails, joints, ligaments, and is great for gut health. I recommend using one that is all-natural, unflavored, and unsweetened.
• Swap in non-dairy milk: I generally use dairy milk when making shakes, but you can use any kind of milk you like. Unsweetened almond, coconut, soy, hemp, oat, or any other type of plant-based milk are all fantastic options.

Those are just a few suggestions, so feel free to experiment with whatever ingredient swaps or additions that you would like. 🙂

The Easiest Way to Make Protein Shakes

If you drink protein shakes on a regular basis, you need to try using a protein shake delivery service. After you sign up for one online, everything you need to make nourishing protein shakes gets sent to your front door. If you want to learn more about my favorite protein shake delivery services, check out this post I wrote: The Top 7 Protein Shake Delivery Companies. In that article, I discuss and rank my favorite online delivery companies for healthy protein smoothies.

More Healthy Shake Recipes

Looking for more easy-to-make smoothie inspiration? Here are some of my favorite recipes on the blog:

• Pear Banana Smoothie
• Breakfast Green Smoothie
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake
• Strawberry Banana Smoothie
• Banana Protein Shake

If you make this Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake recipe, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating ★ below, because I love hearing from you! ♡

Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake

Alia | Everyday Easy Eats

This Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake recipe is clean, healthy and delicious! Learn how to make a homemade protein shake with this quick and easy recipe.

5 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 2 servings

Calories 284 calories

Ingredients

 

US CustomaryMetric

• 1 cup milk, of choice
• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• 1 banana
• 1 scoop plain (unflavored) protein powder
• 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients to a blender in the order listed.
• Blend until smooth and serve immediately.

Notes

For easy blending, add the milk first near the blades when adding the ingredients to your blender.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake

Amount per Serving

Calories

284

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

10

g

15

%

Saturated Fat

 

3

g

19

%

Cholesterol

 

11

mg

4

%

Sodium

 

154

mg

7

%

Potassium

 

560

mg

16

%

Carbohydrates

 

29

g

10

%

Fiber

 

2

g

8

%

Sugar

 

20

g

22

%

Protein

 

21

g

42

%

Vitamin A

 

160

IU

3

%

Vitamin C

 

5.1

mg

6

%

Calcium

 

209

mg

21

%

Iron

 

0.6

mg

3

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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