Servings: 1 large bowl or 2 small bowls
Time: 5 minutes
This Bowl Is a Dream
It’s thick like soft-serve, packed with peanut butter and banana flavor.
Satisfying, cold, creamy, and comes together fast—perfect for busy mornings or post-workout cravings.
💛 Why I Love This Recipe
I first made this smoothie bowl after a long run—just tossed a few things in the blender and hoped for the best. It turned out better than expected.
The combo of banana and peanut butter is always a win, and I love how I can load it up with toppings.
- It’s super creamy and tastes like dessert
- Keeps you full for hours
- You don’t need any fancy ingredients
- Freezer-friendly banana = instant meal
🍽️ What You’ll Need
- 2 frozen bananas (sliced)
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Toppings: sliced banana, granola, hemp seeds, chia seeds, peanut butter drizzle
⚗️ Why This Recipe Works (Quick Science)
Frozen bananas are the key here—they give that thick, creamy texture without needing ice cream.
Peanut butter adds healthy fats and protein, while almond milk loosens the blend just enough to scoop and swirl.
✅ How to Make It
Step 1: Add Frozen Bananas to Blender
Add the frozen banana slices to your blender. Make sure they’re fully frozen for that soft-serve texture.
Step 2: Add Peanut Butter, Almond Milk, Cinnamon, and Salt
Spoon in the peanut butter, pour in the almond milk, and sprinkle in cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
Step 3: Blend Until Smooth and Thick
Blend everything until super smooth and thick like soft-serve. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Step 4: Pour Into a Bowl
Scoop or pour the thick smoothie into a bowl—it should hold its shape and look creamy and cold.
Step 5: Add Toppings
Top with fresh banana slices, a handful of granola, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and a drizzle of peanut butter.
🍴 What to Serve With
- Iced coffee or matcha
- Hard-boiled eggs for extra protein
- A slice of whole grain toast
- A green juice
📅 Meal Plan Ideas
- Monday: Smoothie bowl + coffee = perfect start
- Wednesday: Post-workout recovery meal
- Friday: Light lunch with toast
- Sunday: Double it and share with a friend
😬 Common Mistakes
- Using fresh bananas = runny texture
- Adding too much liquid—you’ll lose the soft-serve thickness
- Not scraping down the sides = uneven blend
- Over-blending = it warms up too fast
🤔 FAQ
Q: Can I use another nut butter?
Yep! Almond, cashew, even sunflower butter works.
Q: What blender works best?
A high-speed blender like Vitamix is ideal, but most blenders will do the job—just be patient.
Q: Can I prep this in advance?
You can blend it and freeze in a container, then thaw for 10 minutes before eating.
Q: Is it sweet enough?
With ripe frozen bananas, yes! But you can add a date or a splash of maple syrup if needed.
🔢 Macros (Approximate for 1 Bowl)
- Calories: ~360
- Protein: 9g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fat: 17g
- Fiber: 8g
👋 Wrap Up
This peanut butter banana smoothie bowl is cold, creamy, and super satisfying.
It’s easy to customize, and even easier to fall in love with.
Try it, top it your way, and let me know how it goes in the comments! 💛🥄