Well, that’s not a fair statement. The bananas aren’t squeezed, they’re smoothed. The smoothie is one of the most simple, nutritious, and delicious ways to get have a quick meal. It’s like having a milkshake, but without all the fat and calories. After my daily morning workout (daily is used loosely here), I always make myself a peanut butter and banana smoothie. Not only is it absolutely delicious, but it’s really healthy too! Keep reading for the full recipe!
First, let me tell you how I came about this recipe. As a kid, I would always have this same smoothie from a shop in the local mall. They closed, and I was left smoothie-less for years. Recently, I got a Vitamix blender (they’re amazing), and started to try and recreate that flavor. I started by using regular milk, then switched to almond milk, and finally realized I didn’t need the milks at all! The flavor from the fruit and peanut butter is enough to make it delicious on its own!
If you’re so inclined, you can always add protein powder, Greek yogurt, or cottage cheese for a punch of protein, but I like plain. If you want it sweeter and don’t want extra calories, just use some artificial sweetener (I’m a fan of Stevia), and it’ll be great.
Anyway, all you need is one large, ripe banana (sounds like the beginning of a joke, but I promise it isn’t), and two tablespoons of peanut butter. Place them both into the blender with 2 cups of ice (crushed works better, but cubes are fine), and a splash of water (by splash I mean about 1/4 cup). Blend until smooth. If it isn’t coming together, just add a tablespoon of water and it should be okay. Serve immediately.
It’s scientifically proven that once you blend food it’s best if you consume it right away, as it starts losing the nutritional content much faster.
Got any favorite smoothie recipes you’d like to share?
