Make a Peanut Butter and Banana Power Smoothie

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Make a peanut butter and banana power smoothie by measuring ingredients, blending fruit and milk, and learning about nutrition, safety, and taste testing.

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Step-by-step guide to make a peanut butter and banana power smoothie

What you need

Banana, peanut butter, milk, measuring spoons, measuring cup, blender, cutting board, knife, cup, spoon, soap and water, adult supervision required

Step 1

Wash your hands with soap and water until they are clean.

Step 2

Ask an adult to supervise the whole activity and help with the knife and blender.

Step 3

Gather all Materials Needed and put them on a clean counter.

Step 4

Check the banana to make sure it is ripe but not mushy.

Step 5

Measure 2 tablespoons of peanut butter using a measuring spoon.

Step 6

Measure 1 cup of milk using the measuring cup.

Step 7

Peel the banana.

Step 8

Cut the banana into small chunks on the cutting board with your adult’s help.

Step 9

Put the banana chunks peanut butter and milk into the blender.

Step 10

Ask the adult to put the lid on the blender and plug it in.

Step 11

Blend the mixture until smooth for about 30 seconds to 1 minute while the adult watches.

Step 12

Pour the smoothie into a cup using the spoon to help if needed.

Step 13

Take a small sip and decide if you like the taste or want a little more sweetness.

Step 14

Rinse the blender pitcher and cup and wash them with soap and water with your adult’s help.

Step 15

Share a photo and short description of your finished Peanut Butter and Banana Power Smoothie on DIY.org.

Help!?

What can we use instead of peanut butter or milk if those are hard to find or someone is allergic?

If you don't have peanut butter or have a peanut allergy, substitute 2 tablespoons of sunflower seed butter (or another seed/nut butter), and if you don't have cow's milk use 1 cup of plant-based milk, then follow the step 'Put the banana chunks, peanut butter and milk into the blender' replacing those ingredients as needed.

My smoothie is lumpy or won't blend smoothly—what should we try?

If the mixture is still lumpy after following 'Blend the mixture until smooth for about 30 seconds to 1 minute,' add 2–4 tablespoons more milk and blend again for another 15–30 seconds with the adult watching to smooth it out.

How can we adapt the activity for younger children or make it more challenging for older kids?

For toddlers let them help with 'Wash your hands,' 'Peel the banana,' and hand you the measuring tools, while older kids can practice 'Measure 2 tablespoons of peanut butter' and 'Cut the banana into small chunks' with adult supervision of the knife and blender.

How can we change or improve the flavor and nutrition of the smoothie?

To personalize the smoothie, add 1 teaspoon honey at the 'Take a small sip and decide if you like the taste' step for sweetness or put 1/4 cup rolled oats or a handful of spinach into the blender during 'Put the banana chunks, peanut butter and milk into the blender' and blend until smooth for extra nutrition or thickness.

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Facts about cooking and nutrition for kids

🍌 A medium banana has about 105 calories and roughly 422 mg of potassium — great for quick energy!

🥜 Two tablespoons of peanut butter deliver about 7–8 grams of protein to help keep you full.

🥛 Adding milk or yogurt boosts calcium and makes the smoothie creamy; plant milks work too for dairy-free fans.

⚠️ Blenders have sharp blades and powerful motors — always use the lid, start on low, and have an adult help with cleanup.

👅 Kids often prefer sweeter flavors because they have more taste buds; ripe banana (and a bit of honey only if older than 1 year) helps win taste tests.

How do you make a peanut butter and banana power smoothie?

To make a peanut butter and banana power smoothie, measure 1 ripe banana, 1–2 tablespoons peanut butter, and 1 cup milk or dairy-free alternative; add ½ cup yogurt or a handful of ice if desired. An adult should slice the banana on a cutting board. Combine everything in the blender, secure the lid, and blend until smooth. Pour into small cups for taste-testing. Use this time to teach measuring and safe blender handling.

What materials do I need for a peanut butter and banana power smoothie?

You'll need: 1 ripe banana, peanut butter (1–2 tbsp), milk or milk alternative (1 cup), optional yogurt, ice or frozen fruit, a blender, measuring cups and spoons, a cutting board and child-safe knife for adult use, cups and spoons for serving, napkins, and a spatula. Check labels for peanut allergies and choose smooth peanut butter for younger children. Substitute seed butter for peanut-free households.

What ages is this activity suitable for?

This activity suits children roughly ages 3–12. Preschoolers (3–5) can peel, add pre-measured ingredients, and taste with close supervision. Ages 6–8 can measure ingredients, mash bananas, and help blend with adult present. Ages 9–12 can follow a simple recipe and operate a blender with supervision and safety instructions. Always supervise any knife or appliance use, and adapt tasks for each child's motor skills and allergy considerations.

What are the benefits and safety tips for making this smoothie?

Making this smoothie teaches measuring, healthy eating, and fine motor skills while providing protein, potassium, and calcium from peanut butter, banana, and milk. It's a quick breakfast or snack that encourages trying new flavors. Safety tips: confirm no peanut allergies, supervise knife and blender use, use smooth nut or seed butter for toddlers to reduce choking, avoid added sugars for young children, and offer small portions for taste-testing.

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Make a Peanut Butter and Banana Power Smoothie

Make a peanut butter and banana power smoothie by measuring ingredients, blending fruit and milk, and learning about nutrition, safety, and taste testing.

Table of contents

Step-by-step guide to make a peanut butter and banana power smoothie

What you need

Banana, peanut butter, milk, measuring spoons, measuring cup, blender, cutting board, knife, cup, spoon, soap and water, adult supervision required

Step 1

Wash your hands with soap and water until they are clean.

Step 2

Ask an adult to supervise the whole activity and help with the knife and blender.

Step 3

Gather all Materials Needed and put them on a clean counter.

Step 4

Check the banana to make sure it is ripe but not mushy.

Step 5

Measure 2 tablespoons of peanut butter using a measuring spoon.

Step 6

Measure 1 cup of milk using the measuring cup.

Step 7

Peel the banana.

Step 8

Cut the banana into small chunks on the cutting board with your adult’s help.

Step 9

Put the banana chunks peanut butter and milk into the blender.

Step 10

Ask the adult to put the lid on the blender and plug it in.

Step 11

Blend the mixture until smooth for about 30 seconds to 1 minute while the adult watches.

Step 12

Pour the smoothie into a cup using the spoon to help if needed.

Step 13

Take a small sip and decide if you like the taste or want a little more sweetness.

Step 14

Rinse the blender pitcher and cup and wash them with soap and water with your adult’s help.

Step 15

Share a photo and short description of your finished Peanut Butter and Banana Power Smoothie on DIY.org.

Help!?

What can we use instead of peanut butter or milk if those are hard to find or someone is allergic?

My smoothie is lumpy or won't blend smoothly—what should we try?

How can we adapt the activity for younger children or make it more challenging for older kids?

How can we change or improve the flavor and nutrition of the smoothie?

Watch videos on how to make a peanut butter and banana power smoothie

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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie | a healthy milkshake!

4 Videos

Facts about cooking and nutrition for kids

🍌 A medium banana has about 105 calories and roughly 422 mg of potassium — great for quick energy!

🥜 Two tablespoons of peanut butter deliver about 7–8 grams of protein to help keep you full.

🥛 Adding milk or yogurt boosts calcium and makes the smoothie creamy; plant milks work too for dairy-free fans.

⚠️ Blenders have sharp blades and powerful motors — always use the lid, start on low, and have an adult help with cleanup.

👅 Kids often prefer sweeter flavors because they have more taste buds; ripe banana (and a bit of honey only if older than 1 year) helps win taste tests.