Description
This Protein Peanut Butter Shake is a creamy, high-protein smoothie made with peanut butter, banana, protein powder, and almond milk. Perfect as a quick breakfast, post-workout drink, or healthy snack, it delivers rich flavor and balanced nutrition in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 medium ripe banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the almond milk into a high-speed blender.
- Add the banana, breaking it into chunks for easier blending.
- Scoop in the vanilla protein powder.
- Add the peanut butter and any optional ingredients such as honey or chia seeds.
- Add the ice cubes to create a thick and frosty texture.
- Blend on high for 30–60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more milk or ice if needed.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use a frozen banana for a thicker, milkshake-like consistency.
- Swap almond milk with oat, soy, or dairy milk if preferred.
- For a chocolate variation, add 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Store leftovers in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours and shake before drinking.
- Measure peanut butter carefully to control calories if using for weight management.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Protein Peanut Butter Shake, peanut butter protein smoothie, high-protein shake, post-workout smoothie, healthy breakfast shake, banana peanut butter smoothie