This peanut butter smoothie without banana checks all the boxes: it is easy, ultra-creamy, rich in flavor, healthy and filling. It makes for a yummy nutritious breakfast or filling post-workout snack that your whole family will enjoy, including kids!
I know you will love this creamy, rich and flavorful peanut butter smoothie without banana!
We love banana smoothies, especially this arugula smoothie, this banana carrot smoothie and this strawberry cucumber smoothie, where the frozen bananas add sweetness and a thick consistency to smoothies without any effort.
In this case, this is a no-banana smoothie that's still nicely sweet, thanks to the addition of dates, and has a lovely thick and satisfying consistency from the addition of rolled oats. Plus, a large spoonful of peanut butter that creates an ultra-creamy texture and makes your drink higher in plant-based protein.
Done within minutes and makes for a highly customizable smoothie everyone will love.
Let me know if you give it a try! ❤️
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❤️ Why you will love this recipe
- Easy and fast recipe
- Great for breakfast, snacking and light dessert
- Made without banana!
- Rich, velvety texture
- Healthy and packed with plant protein and fiber
- Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free
🗒 Ingredient notes (+ substitutions)
- Peanut butter: for the best result, use natural peanut butter made with only peanut and salt.
- Rolled oats: you can use either thick old-fashioned oats or quick-cooking oats. The oats will help thicken the smoothie and make it more filling too.
- Dairy-free yogurt: I used the cashew yogurt from Forager Project, but coconut yogurt or almond yogurt work too.
- Dates: large Medjool dates are softer, super sweet and blend easier compared to other types of dates. You can swap for a splash of maple syrup if you prefer!
- Dairy-free milk: I used full-fat oat milk from Oatly, but use soy milk or almond if you prefer. For a treat, use coconut milk!
⭐️ Full list of ingredients (+ quantities) down below in the recipe card!
📝 Variations
- Protein-packed: feel free to add a scoop of vanilla pea protein powder, a tablespoon of hemp seed or double the amount of peanut butter for a nice boost in protein.
- Spices: add some cinnamon, pumpkin spice mix or chai spices for a different flavor profile.
- Fruit: include some frozen strawberries, blueberries or peaches for a fruity smoothie.
- Chocolate peanut butter smoothie: add a spoonful of raw cacao powder (about 1 tablespoon) and adjust sweetness accordingly.
- Healthy fats: just like in this green avocado PB smoothie, you can add half an avocado to the blender, or simply a spoonful of flaxseeds, hemp seeds or chia seeds for a nice boost in omega-3 fatty acid.
- Hidden veggie: try including some tasteless veggies such as baby spinach, frozen cauliflower or even frozen zucchini!
🍽 How to make a peanut butter smoothie without bananas
Step 1: Add all the ingredients except for the ice cubes to a blender, then rest for 5-10 minutes.
Step 2: Add the ice cubes.
Step 3: Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency and flavor.
Step 4: Pour in a short glass, garnish and serve.
⭐️ Detailed recipe (+ video) down below in the recipe card!
💡 Helpful tips
- Soaking the oats briefly in milk, even for 5 min, helps soften the oats enough to blend completely and avoid a grainy texture. Don't skip this step!
- Add enough ice cubes for texture but not too much so you don't dilute the flavor.
- Adjust texture: if your smoothie isn't thick enough, then you can add more oats or ice cubes, and if it is too thick, then simply add more milk. I recommend starting with less milk and adding more as you go.
🍴 Serving suggestions
When serving, you can top the smoothies with:
- Rolled oats
- Mini chocolate chips
- Vegan whipped cream
- Drizzle of peanut butter
- Dust of cinnamon
- Pinch of chia or hemp seeds
❓ FAQs
Banana adds lots of creaminess to smoothies and helps make them thicker, so if you omit them, then you have to add a thickening ingredient. Frozen mangoes, rolled oats, thick yogurt and nut butter are all great options! If you have a high-speed blender, then adding a few raw cashews will help thicken the smoothie too.
Peanut butter is high in plant protein and rich in healthy fats, making this drink a great breakfast or snacking recipe.
No, it is not necessary to have a high-speed blender like a Vitamix for this smoothie.
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📖 Recipe
Peanut Butter Smoothie without Banana
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup dairy-free milk - I used oat milk from Oatly
- ¼ cup dairy-free yogurt - I used plain cashew yogurt from Forager Project
- 1-2 large medjool dates - or ½-1 tablespoon of maple syrup
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup ice cube - optional, for a frosty smoothie
Optional additions
- ½ scoop protein powder
- 1 tbsp raw cacao powder
- ½ cup frozen bananas
Instructions
- In a blender, add the rolled oats, non-dairy milk, yogurt, peanut butter and vanilla. Let the mix stand and rest in the blender for about 5-10 minutes (helps soften the oats and avoid a gritty texture).
- Add the ice cubes and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste to adjust flavor and consistency, serve and enjoy right away.
Video
Notes
- Soaking the oats briefly in milk, even for 5 min, helps soften the oats enough to blend completely and avoid a grainy texture. Don't skip this step!
- Add enough ice cubes for texture but not too much so you don't dilute the flavor.
- Adjust texture: if your smoothie isn't thick enough, then you can add more oats or ice cubes, and if it is too thick, then simply add more milk. I recommend starting with less milk and adding more as you go.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Yum, this was easy and delicious!