Peanut Butter Smoothie Without Banana

This Peanut Butter Smoothie without Banana is a simple recipe with the thickest texture but less sugar and carbs for a guilt-free summer smoothie.

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I love peanut butter and smoothies, like my Keto Peanut Butter Smoothie but most of the time, recipes for smoothies call for frozen bananas. I love bananas, don’t get me wrong, they are perfect post-workout option to refuel on quick sugar. But, if you are after low-sugar smoothie, try this peanut butter smoothie without bananas.

It’s naturally thickened with a surprising vegetable. Let me share my tricks with you to make low-carb peanut butter smoothies this summer.

This Peanut Butter Smoothie Without Banana is a creamy smoothie made with no bananas as a thickener.

It’s perfect for those with banana allergies, following a low-carb diet, or anyone who doesn’t enjoy the banana flavor in their smoothies. It’s naturally gluten-free with a vegan option.

Ingredients and Substitutions

All you need to make this peanut butter smoothie are:

• Natural Peanut Butter with no added oil or added sugar. Feel free to use powdered peanut butter to cut down the fat if desired.
• Non-Dairy Milk like almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk for a boost of protein. Regular milk and skim milk also work great.
• Sweetener of Choice – You can use a crystal sweetener, like sugar-free allulose, erythritol, or coconut sugar. Otherwise, try monk fruit syrup or maple syrup.
• Frozen Cauliflower Rice or frozen zucchini slices – These two vegetables have absolutely no flavor when blended with milk and peanut butter. But they add the lovely creamy texture you are after and some extra nutrients.
• Plain Greek Yogurt – This adds proteins and a lovely smooth creamy texture.
• Crushed Ice for extra frothy texture.
• Ground Cinnamon – It’s optional, but I love the combo of peanut butter and cinnamon. It turns the smoothie into a lovely breakfast smoothie.

How To Make Peanut Butter Smoothie Without Banana

It’s incredible how you can easily make a thick, smooth, creamy banana-free smoothie.

1. In a high-speed blender, add all the ingredients – the order doesn’t matter.
2. Blend it until smooth. It takes about one minute on high-speed.

Adjusting

Depending on your taste and goals, you can add ingredients to the smoothie to boost its texture or nutrition profile. For example you may want to increase:

• Sweetness – Add more sweetener or a handful of frozen raspberries or strawberries. They go so well with peanut butter flavors.
• Protein – Add a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder or chocolate protein powder.
• Fiber – Add 1 or 2 teaspoons of chia seeds or ground flaxseeds. Flax seeds are also great for thickening smoothies and adding healthy fats.
• Wholegrains – For a highly nutritious breakfast, add 3 to 4 tablespoons of oats to your smoothie.
• Healthy Fats – Try adding 1 or 2 tablespoons of cashew butter or raw almonds to make the smoothie more filling and creamier. It also boosts your omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
• Collagen – Try adding one tablespoon of your favorite collagen powder.

Flavor Variations

You can use this recipe to create a range of smoothie flavors. Below are some ideas to give a twist to your smoothie flavor.

• Coconut Peanut Butter – Use coconut yogurt and coconut milk. Serve with toasted coconut flakes.
• Almond Butter Smoothie – Swap the peanut butter for almond butter and use almond milk.
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie – Add one tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder.

Serving

This peanut butter smoothie without banana is delicious on its own or with some toppings like:

• A drizzle of peanut butter
• Sliced almonds
• Crushed peanuts
• Shredded coconut
• Drizzle melted dark chocolate
• Whipped cream
• A dollop of extra yogurt

Allergy Swaps

If you have some food allergies, I listed below some options to make this delicious smoothie with the following ingredient substitutions:

• Nut-Free – You can swap the peanut butter for tahini to make a tahini smoothie or sunflower seed butter. Swap the almond milk for oat milk, coconut milk, or skim milk.
• Dairy-Free – Pick dairy-free yogurt like plain coconut yogurt, almond, or soy yogurt.
• Vegan – Use your favorite plant-based milk and plant-based yogurt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are my answers to your most common questions about this easy peanut butter smoothie.

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