One of my favorite toddler hacks is taking their leftover (ignored) meals and repurposing them. They almost always ask for peanut butter, banana, and granola as their toppings on their acai bowls but then immediately want them off. That’s when this protein smoothie was born! 16 grams of protein, super creamy, and no sugar.
Peanut Butter Banana Protein Smoothie for Kids
Prep time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 large or 2 small smoothies
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ripe banana (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- ¼ cup vanilla granola (plus extra for topping, optional)
- ¾ cup whole milk (or more for a thinner smoothie)
- 2–3 ice cubes (optional, for a colder, thicker smoothie)
DIRECTIONS
- Add the banana, peanut butter, vanilla granola, and whole milk to a blender, my preference is forever and always the nutribullet.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Add ice cubes if using, and blend again.
- Taste and adjust consistency by adding more milk if needed.
- Pour into a cup or kid-friendly jar with a straw.
- Optional: Top with a sprinkle of granola for crunch!
- See notes below for tips, substitutions, and adjustments.
NOTES
- For a sweeter smoothie, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
- Sneak in a small handful of spinach if your little ones are open to it — they won’t taste it but it will obviously change the color.
- Use frozen banana slices for an extra thick and frosty texture. The more ripe the bananas, the sweeter the smoothie.
- Sometimes I got super heavy on the peanut butter to load it up with calories if they’re having a particularly picky and low calorie day. No one has ever complained about “too much peanut butter” have they!?
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