PB Banana Kids' Shake
PB Banana Kids' Shake is creamy, sweet, and simple. Banana, peanut butter, milk of choice, honey, and ice blend into a thick shake that tastes like a peanut butter banana sandwich in smoothie form. It is kid-friendly, filling, and easy to make for breakfast, after school, or a quick snack.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
PB Banana Kids' Shake is made with familiar flavors that picky eaters usually enjoy. Banana gives the shake natural sweetness, peanut butter adds a creamy nutty flavor, and milk keeps everything smooth. Honey adds a little extra sweetness when needed, while ice makes the shake cold and thick. It is easy to sip, easy to adjust, and satisfying without needing a long ingredient list.
Kid Safety Note
This recipe is written for children age 1 year and older. Never give honey to a child younger than 12 months. Removing honey does not automatically make the complete shake suitable for an infant. Choose a milk, texture, portion, and ingredients appropriate for the child's age, feeding readiness, dietary needs, and known allergies. Nutrition is calculated with 2% dairy milk; other dairy or plant-based milks change the nutrition. Check the selected milk, peanut butter, and other product labels for major allergens.
What Makes This Smoothie Work
PB Banana Kids' Shake uses banana as the main sweetener and thickener. Smooth peanut butter adds nutty flavor and richness, while milk keeps the shake thin enough to drink through a straw. A very ripe banana may provide enough sweetness without honey, so blend and taste before adding it. Frozen banana makes the shake colder and thicker, but additional milk may then be needed for younger children. Use only peanut butter or sunflower seed butter that is appropriate for the child's allergy needs, and check all product labels before serving.
PB Banana Kids' Shake
Description
PB Banana Kids' Shake is creamy, sweet, and simple. Banana, peanut butter, milk of choice, honey, and ice blend into a thick shake that tastes like a peanut butter banana sandwich in smoothie form. It is kid-friendly, filling, and easy to make for breakfast, after school, or a quick snack.
Instructions
- 1Gather the banana, peanut butter, milk of choice, honey, and ice before you start.
- 2Peel the banana and break it into a few pieces.
- 3Pour the milk of choice into the blender first so the blades have liquid to work with.
- 4Add the banana and smooth peanut butter. Add the honey only when serving someone 12 months or older — never add honey when serving a child younger than 12 months — and only if additional sweetness is needed.
- 5Add the ice last so it crushes evenly as the shake blends.
- 6Secure the lid and blend on low for about 10 seconds to start breaking down the banana and peanut butter.
- 7Increase to high and blend for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the shake looks creamy and smooth with no banana chunks or peanut butter streaks left.
- 8Stop the blender and taste a small spoonful. Add a splash more milk if it feels too thick for easy sipping.
- 9Pour into a small chilled cup and serve right away.
Tips and Tricks
- 1
Use smooth peanut butter for the creamiest texture.
- 2
Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- 3
Skip honey completely for children under 1 year old.
- 4
Add extra milk a small splash at a time if the shake is too thick.
- 5
Use frozen banana slices for a colder, milkshake-style texture.
Nutrition
Approximate nutrition per small serving (1/2 of the recipe), calculated with 2% dairy milk. Using a different milk (dairy or plant-based) will change the values.
Calories: 170kcal, Protein: 7g, Carbs: 24g, Fat: 7g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 17g, Sodium: 95mg.
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredient brands, product sizes, preparation methods, and substitutions. It is not intended as medical or dietary advice.