By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 2
462 cal · 5 min
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Recipe GLPR99998422aebb9e
A creamy, protein-rich smoothie blending ripe bananas with smooth peanut butter, creamy avocado, and your choice of plant-based milk. Naturally sweetened and enhanced with vanilla extract, this nutritious drink works perfectly as a quick breakfast or energizing snack.
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Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, fresh or frozen
3 tablespoons peanut butter
½ ripe avocado
2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk (coconut, almond, or oat)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Handful ice cubes, optional
1 to 3 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or stevia to taste
Pinch of sea salt, optional
Directions
Add the bananas, peanut butter, avocado, and plant-based milk to a blender.
Pour in the vanilla extract and add ice cubes if you prefer a colder, thicker smoothie.
Add sweetener to taste—start with 1 tablespoon if your bananas are not very sweet, adjusting based on your preference.
Sprinkle in a pinch of sea salt if desired to enhance the flavors.
Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no lumps remaining.
Pour into serving glasses and enjoy immediately.
Comments
Every ingredient is stocked year-round at every Charlotte chain—peanuts are a North Carolina crop, and avocado is the only mild specialty item, but it's reliably available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Publix. At roughly $1.50–$2.00 per serving, this lands affordably; peanut butter and plant milk are the cost drivers but are not expensive. The five-minute claim is honest—this is literally blending, no prep lies. This works beautifully as a same-day breakfast for two or a quick lunch, though it doesn't reheat and needs drinking fresh.
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