Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Smoothie (V, GF, DF): 10 grams of protein per serving. A delicious 3-ingredient recipe for creamy, thick, protein-packed peanut butter smoothies that taste like ice cream. Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free.
Happy Halloween!!! Wow, it just feels good saying that. Doesn’t it? Alright, if you’re not a Halloween fan, you know where the door is. J/K! Don’t mind me, it’s just that I’m a HUGE fan of Halloween!
But seriously, how many times did I just manage to write “Halloween” in one paragraph? Winning at life, I say. Ahem. Anywho, it’s been treats galore here at Beaming Baker—there have been all manner of homemade candy, decadent desserts and even those decadent desserts stuffed with all the homemade candy. Like, woah. Or, like, boo! .
Halloween is awesome, amiright?? And since you’ve got plenty of indulgent awesomeness to keep your sweet teeth nice and satiated, I thought we’d take a teeny tiny break and do something a little different today.
Allow me to present to you: my Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Smoothie. YES!! So much Yes! Am I allowed to say that about my own recipe? Or do people even say “so much yes” anymore? They probably don’t… but we don’t care about stuff like that, do we? 😉
Either way, we’ve got a super special, protein-packed treat that for-realsies tastes like ice cream, but is actually just fruits and nuts. How cool is that? Alright, peanuts aren’t technically nuts, I think. They’re that really interesting word… LEGUMES. Laaaay-Gumez. Yeah, no, that’s not how you pronounce it at all, probably.
But have you honestly ever heard anyone say that word out loud?
Try saying it out loud like 5 times; it gets weirder and more fun every time. Ahhh… it’s just the little joys in life, isn’t it?
Meanwhile, I thought we’d take the shortest break possible from chocolate for one post (or something—no one wants spoilers here right??). And what better way than with Peanut Butter Love? That is so a thing.
Anyway, one reader suggested a most fantastical creation based on my peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. I have high hopes for that creation, but I haven’t gotten a chance to write up a recipe and fiddle around with it yet. But I promise, it will be Peanut Butter Love to the max. Maybe even better than this recipe or even this guy!
To tide us over, let’s dive into this cup of creamy, decadent, and satisfying peanut butter banana ice cream smoothie. If you will, allow me to tell you all about them. This Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Smoothie is:
- made with just 3 ingredients
- super thick and amazingly creamy
- vegan, gluten free and dairy free
- packed with 10 grams of protein per serving
- refined sugar free, 100% fruit-sweetened
- bursting with peanut butter love
- super easy to make
- plant-based and allergy-friendly
- the perfect excuse to enjoy PB and ice cream, any time of the day.
So bust out your blender and give these a whirl. See what I did there?? Erm… I hope you love this as much as I do. I can’t wait to hear what you think! In the mean time, tell me:
If you had to pick one, would you pick peanut butter or ice cream? Dun dun dun!!!!!!
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Smoothie (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Protein-Packed)
- Yield: 2 smoothies (about 4 cups) 1x
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Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Smoothie (V, GF, DF): 10 grams of protein per serving. A 3-ingredient recipe for creamy, thick, protein-packed peanut butter smoothies that taste like ice cream. Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free.
Ingredients
- 4 medium bananas, sliced and frozen
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup unsalted, natural peanut butter
Instructions
- Add bananas into the blender. Blend until the bananas become crumbly.
- Add almond milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
- Add peanut butter. Blend until smooth, again, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
- Pour into two cups and enjoy!
Notes
– Adapted from my Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie (V, GF, DF) and Vegan Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie.
– More smoothie/frozen drink recipes (all vegan, gluten free, dairy free, paleo): mango chia seed smoothie, coffee coconut frappuccino, strawberry chia seed smoothie.
- Category: Smoothies, Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free
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Bethany @ athletic avocado says
November 3, 2016 at 7:25 amYES TO THIS FLAVOR COMBO! This smoothie i s so simple, yet beyond perfect!
Stephanie | The Foodie and The Fix says
November 2, 2016 at 4:22 pmD – First off, thank you for saying what all of us have been thinking but too afraid to articulate. The word legumes is freaking weird and we all avoid saying it at all costs, just in case we sound really dumb. You’ve done a real public service here 🙂 Seriously, though… this smoothie. So much amazing peanut butter love (and obviously so much YES!) and I’m pretty sure if I don’t pick up some golden straws, I’d be doing this beauty a real disservice. #musthavegoldenstraws <— Can this be a thing too?? Love these and your super-pretty pictures, Demeter! Pinning and bog hogs!! XO
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 3, 2016 at 7:17 pmLolololol. Riiiight? How about we both say it out loud, at the same time, then claim that we both pronounced it the same way and then dart our eyes elsewhere? 😉 Without the golden straws, this smoothie is nothing. Just nothing. J/k!!! Thanks so much Steph! Bog hogs! xoxo
Natalie | Natalie's Food & Health says
November 2, 2016 at 2:05 pmPB and banana ice cream in one smoothie!? I don’t like it… I LOVE IT!!!! <3 <3 <3 I can imagine how sweet and creamy this smoothie is. Just yummy! Sharing this my friend! It's a keeper 😉
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 3, 2016 at 7:11 pmOh YEAH!!! It’s so deliciously creamy and thick. Erik asks for it all the time! Thanks for sharing my friend! <3
puja says
November 2, 2016 at 9:33 amThat looks fabulous! Lovely share Demeter!!!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 3, 2016 at 7:07 pmThanks so much Puja! Hope you get to try it! 🙂
Miranda says
November 1, 2016 at 5:15 pmI have all of those ingredients right now! I think I know what I will be making later on tonight 🙂
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 3, 2016 at 7:01 pmYeah!! I hope you enjoyed it, Miranda. 🙂
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
November 1, 2016 at 7:23 amWell if we HAVE to take a break from chocolate, this is the scrumptious way to do it!! And now onward to MY favorite holiday…Thanksgiving! 🙂 🙂
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 3, 2016 at 6:59 pmHeck yeah!! The only way a smoothie can be better? ICE CREAM. 😉 Woot woot for Thanksgiving!
Ashlyn // Dollop Of Yum says
October 31, 2016 at 8:30 pmPeanut butter banana is my all time favorite smoothie flavor so I am totally digging this recipe! I love how simple it is with just 3 ingredients. Happy Halloween!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 3, 2016 at 6:56 pmAwesome! PB and bananas just belong together. 🙂 Happy belated Halloween, Ashlyn! 🙂
Bam's Kitchen says
October 31, 2016 at 1:56 pmI need to get my blender going to distract me from that basket of candy sitting over there on our counter… Sipping on this this delicious smoothie would certainly distract me from the BASKET!!!! We always freeze our bananas too!
★★★★★
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 3, 2016 at 6:55 pmHaha. Yep, this’ll do the trick! It’s SO good, you won’t even miss the candy. 🙂 Bananas just become stupendously magical when frozen. Love it!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
October 31, 2016 at 11:49 amChocolate? Candy? Who needs it when we have PB and good old nanas <3 I feel like a Halloween rebel, it's kind of exciting this whole Ice Cream Smoothie on Halloween thing. Plus you said ice cream so of course I love it! My eyes darted a head for a moment while reading and saw the word "legume" and I almost freaked out thinking you had put beans in the smoothie. HUGE relief that you were talking about peanuts. Love the simplicity, love the saucy BBB signature squiggle, love the super silky texture–I'm not even thinking about candy or pumpkins for the first time in weeks! But Happy Halloween anyways.
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 3, 2016 at 6:51 pmHeck yeah! That combo never fails! 🙂 Halloween rebel–love it! Beans in the smoothie? Fascinating!! I’ve got to hear more about this! Happy belated Halloween! xo
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
October 31, 2016 at 10:40 amI have a feeling I would love this smoothie, because, ya know, peanut butter 😉 This smoothie really does sound and look amazing and delicious! Happy Halloween, Demeter! Have a great day/night! xo
★★★★★
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 31, 2016 at 11:06 amBest because EVER! 😉 Yep, you and I shall always share an everlasting love of peanut butter! 😉 Aw, thanks Marsha! Happy Halloween to you too! Hope you get to do a little something with your fam. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 10:26 amO I just need a glass right now to cool and soothe my throat! I am struck down with a terrible upper respiratory thing 🙁 I need this!!!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 31, 2016 at 11:05 amAw, I’m so sorry to hear you’re not feeling well. Hope you get better soon, Rebecca!
Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says
October 31, 2016 at 9:42 amOh my gosh, my Environment professor said legumes the other day and it’s just such a weird word…I’m definitely going to try and say it a lot today. 😉 This smoothie is giving me so much life! You can’t go wrong with a classic flavor combo like peanut butter and banana. Well done! 😀
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 31, 2016 at 10:20 amHahaha. Of COURSE an Environment professor said it. Why does that tickle my funny bone so much? Only in academia do you hear all of the fun words out loud. 😉 Okay, I need a full report on the sentences you use it in! Lol. Thanks Marina! 🙂
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
October 31, 2016 at 9:33 amYayyy for peanut butter and nanner LOVE!!!! I say “so much yes” – You can most definitely say “so much yes” – in fact lets hash tag that line #somuchyes Demeteer think I so #love #somuchyes – might even a tad bit more that #halloween as my daughter vetoed trick or treating even in head to toe costumes so no-one could see who she was – 🙁
So I’m staying home with eats and treats and I had no drinks till I saw this so #dilemmasolved – please forgive my # rant – am trying to keep my coffee at a 2 cup cap today – guess I better whip up a batch of this delicious looking peanut butter and banana smoothie early – to taste test for tonight and all 😉
Hapy Halloween to ya! I hope y’all have a fun fun night!
xoxo
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 31, 2016 at 10:18 amYeah!!! Okay, if you say it’s alright, I will keep on saying it. So… #somuchyes. Lolol. Aw no way!! If she’s covered in a costume, who cares, right?? Darn… A for effort though, Shashi. 🙂 A taste test sounds like a fantastic idea! Happy Halloween my dear! Hope you have a safe and spooktacular time with your fam! xoxo
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
October 31, 2016 at 8:38 amHaha I don’t think I’ve ever said legumes out loud! But now it’s my goal to use it in conversation today! 🙂 And yay to this ice cream smoothie! I must say that I’m surprised that you didn’t share one last Halloween treat today, but you really did blow my mind with this smoothie…ALL of my favorite flavors! And you really can’t beat three ingredients, either. I’ve got to try this out! Pinned, of course! Happy Halloween, Demeter!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 31, 2016 at 10:10 amLol. You MUST keep me posted on this! Hahahaha. Why, oh why does it tickle my fancy so much? I had to reel in the Halloween treats… so as to dial down my over, over-zeal concerning the holiday! 😉 Thank you for pinning, Gayle! Happy Halloween my friend. Wishing you a safe and fun day! .