Description
This Peanut Butter Frosty is a creamy, guilt-free shake made with simple ingredients like frozen banana, natural peanut butter, and almond milk. It’s a delicious, healthy treat that feels like dessert but fuels your body like a balanced snack. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a satisfying afternoon boost, this recipe is easy to customize with optional add-ins like Greek yogurt or protein powder.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 large frozen banana (or 1½ cups ice for low-sugar version)
- 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or a sugar-free sweetener (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-Ins
- 1–2 tablespoons plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (for extra creaminess)
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- Peanut butter drizzle, cacao nibs, or mini chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Add Frozen Banana or Ice: Place the large frozen banana or the ice into your blender to serve as the base of the shake.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the natural peanut butter, unsweetened almond milk, vanilla extract, optional sweetener, pinch of salt, and any optional Greek yogurt or protein powder into the blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture becomes thick, smooth, and creamy. Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure everything blends evenly.
- Adjust Sweetness and Thickness: Taste the shake and adjust the sweetness by adding more maple syrup, honey, or sweetener if desired, or thin the shake by adding a little more milk or a few ice cubes to reach your preferred consistency.
- Serve: Pour or spoon the shake into serving glasses and enjoy immediately with a spoon or a thick straw.
- Add Toppings: For an extra special touch, top the shake with a drizzle of peanut butter, cacao nibs, or mini chocolate chips.
- Enjoy: Savor this delicious peanut butter frosty that tastes like dessert but offers a balanced snack packed with nutrients.
Notes
- For a low-sugar version, substitute the frozen banana with ice and omit the sweetener.
- You can use any milk of choice including dairy, soy, oat, or coconut milk to suit dietary preferences.
- Add protein powder or Greek yogurt to increase protein content for a more filling snack.
- Adjust the thickness of the shake by varying the amount of liquid or ice.
- Serve immediately for the best texture as the frosty can melt quickly.
