Creamy Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie for Healthy Weight Gain
Frozen banana, whole milk, and peanut butter blend into a thick, calorie-dense smoothie for extra intake.
This smoothie is built with weight gain in mind — frozen banana, whole milk, Greek yogurt, and a generous four tablespoons of peanut butter all go into the blender together, with honey and cinnamon rounding out the flavor. Freezing the bananas ahead of time is what gives this smoothie its thick, milkshake-like texture without watering it down with ice.
Whole milk and peanut butter both add real calories along with protein, which is exactly what you want in a drink meant to help boost intake rather than just quench thirst. The frozen banana keeps the texture thick and milkshake-like without needing added ice to bulk it out.
Blend until fully smooth and pour immediately, since it thickens as it sits. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to a day, giving it a quick stir before drinking.
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas — frozen for creaminess
- 2 cups whole milk — or almond/oat milk for variation
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt — for protein boost
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter — natural, unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons honey — or maple syrup, optional
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon — optional, for flavor
- 1/2 cup ice cubes — for thickness
Instructions
- 1Add bananas, milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and honey to a blender.
- 2Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 3Add ice cubes and cinnamon, then blend again until thick and frothy.
- 4Pour into glasses and serve immediately.