Growing up my mom made my brother and I what she called the “Banana Buddy Shake” – the perfect blend of banana, milk and peanut butter to create a healthy and satisfying treat that we’d swoon over. Her infamous Banana Buddy Shake was featured in her handmade children’s cookbook called Mister Cookie Breakfast Cookbook that was published a while back (go check it out)! She even did cooking demonstrations at my elementary school growing up teaching my fellow classmates about healthy snacks and breakfast — such good memories!
I was craving peanut butter and banana the other day, and I thought back to the Banana Buddy shake…so this is my tribute and my own twist on my mom’s classic that is both simple and delicious. Try this shake for breakfast, a snack or a post-workout recovery drink – it’s not just for the kiddos!
Mom’s Banana Buddy Shake
Ingredients
1 ripe banana
1 cup of non-dairy milk (I used vanilla almond milk or rice milk but cow’s is fine too)
1 1/2 Tbsp unsalted peanut butter (any nut or seed butter will work here)
1/2 tsp gluten free vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground flaxseed (optional but provides a good source of Omega-3s)
pinch of sea salt, optional but so yummy!
dash of cinnamon (plus more for sprinkling on top, if desired)
ice cubes
Directions
1. Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until combined. Pour into glass and enjoy!
Serves 1
Recipes Notes: You can make a chocolate version too by adding 1 Tbsp of cocoa powder. If it’s too bitter with the cocoa, add sweetener of choice to taste (honey, stevia, agave, etc).
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Peanut butter and banana: one of my favorite combinations!
Oh my gosh. This looks like a PERFECT summer treat!!
Hi Casey! I love PB and banana – If you want something even more decadent, you can decrease the milk and add a scoop of ice cream (chocolate or vanilla or cinnamon) for an extra special treat! By the way, your mini apple pies look SO good and so pretty!! : )
Your banana shake is a bit different than mine, I have never put peanut butter into one, but sure why not, peanut butter and bananas are meant to be together, thanks!
oh my! this looks so delicious! great photos too 🙂
This sounds great! I make a similar smoothie version of this by decreasing the milk and adding vanilla protein powder and ice. Such a great treat after a workout!
I agree! I’ll bulk up my smoothies too with protein powder sometimes for an extra boost : )
I have tried this 2 times since you posted this, I want it AGAIN! SOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOD!
Yay! So glad you like it! 🙂 thanks for the feedback!
Hugs,
Nora
Thanks for that clear directions and pictures. Now I have no excuse never to make one. The too much trademarking made me laugh out loud. Natalya Tirey
Bookmarked! I need to try this 🙂
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LOVE THIS. great for after a long run!
Thanks Chelsea! I love this after a workout – quick, easy and I can add a scoop of protein powder for a fast recovery meal!
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I feel like she had a cookbook too? Am I making that up? Bright yellow cover? This really does bring back memories!
Yep she had a cookbook! The cover started out yellow and then was altered to pink 🙂 Nice memory!
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This is great! I am sipping on it righ now and it’s one of the best mixtures EVER! I like to add a little more peanut butter for a more intense taste! Thanks for posting this!
SO glad you are lovin’ the combo too Emma! Peanut butter and banana amazing together!!! Thanks for saying hi 🙂
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Interesting recipe, thanks for sharing!
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I know this recipe is ages old, but I just discovered it on. Pinterest. My toddler and I are seriously scarfing it down right now. It’s delicious!!
Just tried this and loved it! So thick and creamy.