Description
This Peanut Butter Green Smoothie combines ripe banana, fresh spinach, and creamy peanut butter for a nutritious and delicious drink. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it’s packed with vitamins and healthy fats, making it a great way to energize your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for added nutrition)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for a chilled smoothie)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: Lay everything out on the counter for easy access.
- Peel the banana: Peel and slice the banana into smaller pieces for easier blending.
- Wash the spinach: Rinse the spinach leaves under cold water and drain in a colander.
- Measure out the peanut butter: Scoop out the peanut butter; warm slightly if too thick.
- Prepare the almond milk: Measure out one cup of almond milk or your preferred milk.
- Optional ingredients: Measure honey or maple syrup and chia seeds if using. Grab ice cubes if desired.
- Add ingredients to the blender: Start with the banana pieces, followed by the spinach.
- Incorporate the peanut butter: Add the peanut butter to the blender.
- Pour in the almond milk: Add the measured almond milk to help blend.
- Sweeten it up (if desired): Add honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
- Add chia seeds (if using): Toss in chia seeds for extra nutrition.
- Ice cubes (if desired): Add ice cubes for a chilled smoothie.
- Blend it all together: Blend on high for 30-60 seconds until smooth. Adjust with more almond milk if too thick.
- Taste the smoothie: Adjust sweetness or consistency as needed.
- Adjust the consistency: Add more almond milk if too thick, or more banana/spinach if too thin.
- Pour into glasses: Serve in clear glasses to showcase the vibrant green color.
- Garnish (optional): Garnish with chia seeds or a banana slice if desired.
- Enjoy immediately: Best enjoyed fresh for optimal taste and nutrition.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Feel free to customize the smoothie by adding other fruits or greens.
- If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours, but note that the texture may change.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes