My go-to peanut butter banana protein shake is a nutritious, dessert-flavored shake that’s ready in 5 minutes with only 4 ingredients. I love making this as quick breakfast on the go or for a post-workout protein boost.
- A super simple protein shake that uses only 4 ingredients.
- Make it in 5 minutes flat aka perfect for busy moms like me.
- Protein-packed! I’m talking 17g of protein / serving.
- Toddler-friendly ingredients because we all know if mom is drinking a smoothie, they’re going to want a slurp or two 😅❤️.
Ingredients to Gather
- Cottage cheese: my protein-packed bestie! I prefer using a higher fat cottage cheese (2% or 4%) as it’s creamier and gives you more protein for your buck.
- Peanut butter: any PB will do since you’re blending everything up! I prefer an all-natural drippy peanut butter since it doesn’t pack any fillers, but you do you.
- Frozen banana slices: make sure your banana slices are frozen! It’s crucial to getting a thick consistency for this shake. Fresh banana will results in a runnier shake — no one wants that.
- Almond milk: technically any milk will work! I always have plain, unsweetened almond milk in my fridge, so that’s what I’m using in this recipe.
Find the list of full ingredients with exact amounts in the recipe card below.
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Looking to make an extra cold smoothie? Aren’t we all on hot summer days 😂😂. Simply add 1/2 cup of ice to the blender in addition to the rest of the ingredients before blending until smooth.
My Favorite Ways to Enjoy This Protein Shake
This protein shake has become my go-to in my mom era 😅. I love that it only requires 4 ingredients (all of which I can share with my toddlers since they will undoubtedly want a sip or two every time I make this), and packs 17g of protein.
Because of these macros, this protein shake is perfect to whip up on busy mornings when we’re on the go, or a as a protein boost after a workout. I hope you love this as much as I do!
Got leftover smoothie?
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Can I make this with protein powder?
I haven’t tested this exact recipe with protein powder since the cottage cheese already packs so much protein. I recommend checking out the other protein smoothies on Fit Foodie Finds that have already been tested with protein powder.
How can I make a vegan peanut butter banana protein shake?
You can substitute using a vegan cottage cheese to make this shake vegan. You’ll also want to double check your almond milk and peanut butter to ensure it’s not sweetened with honey. Let me know if you try this!
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Place all of the ingredients for the shake into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
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Transfer the shake into a glass and top with fresh banana slices and a drizzle of peanut butter.
- You must use frozen banana slices or else you’ll end up with a gooey and warm shake.
- If you would like to add volume and a bit more of a chill, add ½ cup of ice to the blender in addition to all of the other ingredients.
Calories: 300 kcal, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 17 g, Fat: 16 g, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 14 g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Photography: photos taken in this post are by Erin from The Wooden Skillet.
