Banana Buddy Shake
June 3, 2011 at 3:25 pm 24 comments
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).
Entry filed under: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Sides and Snacks, Smoothies & Beverages. Tags: breakfast, dairy free, gluten free, peanut butter, refined sugar free, smoothie.
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my little celebration | June 3, 2011 at 11:07 pm
Peanut butter and banana: one of my favorite combinations!
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Casey | June 4, 2011 at 10:06 am
Oh my gosh. This looks like a PERFECT summer treat!!
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naturalnoshing | June 4, 2011 at 10:43 am
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!! : )
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Medifast Coupons | June 4, 2011 at 10:26 am
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!
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mai | June 4, 2011 at 11:59 pm
oh my! this looks so delicious! great photos too
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Ambro Wright | June 6, 2011 at 3:38 pm
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!
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naturalnoshing | June 7, 2011 at 9:22 am
I agree! I’ll bulk up my smoothies too with protein powder sometimes for an extra boost : )
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Tabby Powell | June 15, 2011 at 2:14 pm
I have tried this 2 times since you posted this, I want it AGAIN! SOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOD!
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naturalnoshing | June 15, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Yay! So glad you like it!
thanks for the feedback!
Hugs,
Nora
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Natalya Tirey | July 7, 2011 at 9:12 am
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
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lambyknits01 | September 2, 2011 at 8:35 pm
Bookmarked! I need to try this
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Chelsea | October 14, 2011 at 12:53 pm
LOVE THIS. great for after a long run!
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naturalnoshing | October 15, 2011 at 10:39 am
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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Jenny | October 17, 2011 at 8:53 am
I feel like she had a cookbook too? Am I making that up? Bright yellow cover? This really does bring back memories!
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naturalnoshing | October 17, 2011 at 3:56 pm
Yep she had a cookbook! The cover started out yellow and then was altered to pink
Nice memory!
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Emma G | November 11, 2011 at 12:37 pm
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!
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naturalnoshing | November 11, 2011 at 5:51 pm
SO glad you are lovin’ the combo too Emma! Peanut butter and banana amazing together!!! Thanks for saying hi
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