Need more recipes with protein powder? Try my peanut butter protein balls, homemade protein bars, and protein cookie dough next. It’s no secret I’m obsessed with peanut butter, and I’m always looking for new ways to use it in. My peanut butter shake has a thick, creamy texture that’s seriously to die for, and it’ll make you swear off store-bought shakes for good.
Why I love this recipe
5 key ingredients. Nothing complicated here. Just a few kitchen basics and your favorite protein powder. Quick and easy. Blend everything together and serve. It’s that simple. Super nutritious. Bananas provide potassium, chia seeds add fiber, and peanut butter adds healthy fats and protein, well, we know all about protein! 20 grams of protein. Perfect for helping to build muscle, lose weight, or simply being part of a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients needed
Banana. I highly suggest using frozen bananas since they’ll keep the shake cold and creamy. Milk. I used unsweetened almond milk, but use whichever milk you prefer. Protein powder. I used bourbon vanilla protein powder, but unflavored protein works fine. In terms of what kind of protein powder, my go-to is casein or brown rice. Chia seeds. For extra protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. If you don’t like the consistency of chia seeds, I’d say you probably won’t notice them, but you can use flaxseeds if you prefer. Peanut butter. Our star ingredient! Use regular peanut butter with no added sugar. Ice. For blending and giving the shake a creamy texture, minus the calories. Sweetener. Optional, and you may find you don’t need it depending on how sweet your protein powder is. I added a little maple syrup, but honey or keto maple syrup both work.
How to make peanut butter protein shakes
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Step 1- Blend. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Step 2- Serve. Pour the mixture into a glass or shaker bottle and enjoy.
Arman’s recipe tips
If you’re freezing fresh bananas, I suggest peeling and slicing them, then freezing them on a plate lined with parchment paper. Once frozen, store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 6 months. Make a double-batch. Simply double the ingredients. Keep it vegan. Use non-dairy milk and vegan protein powder.
More healthy shakes and smoothies you’ll love
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Use a different nut butter. I know ‘peanut butter’ is in the name, but you can use any nut butter (like almond butter or cashew butter) or, for a nut-free protein shake, use tahini or sunflower seed butter. Make a chocolate peanut butter protein shake. Use chocolate protein powder and chocolate milk. Skip the banana. If you’re not a fan of bananas, you can use frozen milk ice cubes, cauliflower rice, Greek yogurt, or frozen avocado. Lower the calories. Swap the peanut butter for two tablespoons of peanut butter powder (or low calorie peanut butter). It’s got all the protein but half the calories.
