Peanut Butter Berry Smoothie (Print Version)

Creamy blended drink with peanut butter, mixed berries, banana and yogurt for a nutritious morning boost.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
02 - 1/2 cup (about 4 oz) plain or vanilla Greek yogurt

→ Fruit

03 - 1 cup (about 5.3 oz) mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), fresh or frozen
04 - 1 small ripe banana

→ Nut Butter

05 - 2 tablespoons (about 1.1 oz) creamy peanut butter

→ Sweetener & Extras

06 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional, adjust to taste
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, optional
08 - Ice cubes, optional, for a thicker consistency

# How to Prepare:

01 - Add the milk, Greek yogurt, mixed berries, banana, and peanut butter to a blender.
02 - Add honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract if using.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth. Add ice cubes if a colder or thicker texture is desired.
04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more honey or maple syrup.
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes literally five minutes from thought to first sip, which is faster than your coffee machine warms up.
  • The peanut butter makes it feel like a milkshake but the berries keep it bright and honest.
02 -
  • Frozen berries will make a thicker smoothie than fresh ones, so adjust by adding a splash more milk if it feels too dense.
  • Natural peanut butter can separate and leave oil streaks, so stir it well before measuring or your smoothie will taste uneven.
03 -
  • Freeze overripe bananas in chunks so you always have the sweetest base ready without needing ice.
  • Add a tiny pinch of salt to the blender because it amplifies the peanut butter flavor in a way you will not expect.

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