Peanut Butter and Banana Granola Smoothie Bowl
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This peanut butter banana smoothie bowl is the kind of breakfast that feels like dessert but actually fuels your morning. It is thick, creamy, naturally sweet from frozen banana, and finished with a generous scoop of crunchy granola. The peanut butter adds richness plus a protein boost, so you stay full longer. Best of all, you only need a blender and about 5 minutes.
If you love a spoonable smoothie that holds your toppings, this one is for you. Let us get blending.
Ingredients
- 🍌 1 frozen banana
- 🥜 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 🥛 120ml milk of choice
- 🥣 40g Olaben Original granola
- 🍯 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 🍌 Fresh banana coins, to top
Method
- Blend the frozen banana, peanut butter and milk until thick and smooth. Add a splash more milk only if it needs help moving.
- Spoon into a bowl and level the top with the back of the spoon.
- Top with the Olaben granola, fresh banana coins and a drizzle of honey.
- Eat straight away, while the granola is still at its crunchiest.
* Calories are an approximate estimate, per serving.
At a glance
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Detail |
Info |
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Prep time |
5 minutes |
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Total time |
5 minutes |
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Servings |
1 bowl |
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Approx calories |
480 to 540 kcal per bowl |
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Difficulty |
Easy |

Ingredients
For the smoothie base:
- 2 frozen bananas, sliced (freeze ripe bananas the night before)
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk of choice, plus more if needed
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, optional for extra protein
For the toppings:
- 1/3 cup granola
- 1/2 fresh banana, sliced
- 1 teaspoon peanut butter, melted for drizzling
- A sprinkle of chia seeds or cacao nibs

Method
- Add the frozen banana, peanut butter, yogurt, and milk to a blender.
- Blend on high until thick and smooth. Add a splash more milk only if the blender stalls. You want a spoonable, soft serve texture, not a drinkable smoothie.
- Taste and blend in honey or protein powder if you like.
- Pour the smoothie into a chilled bowl and smooth the top with a spoon.
- Arrange the fresh banana slices on top, then add a generous layer of granola.
- Drizzle with melted peanut butter and finish with chia seeds or cacao nibs. Serve right away.
Tips and variations
- Keep it thick: the secret to a true smoothie bowl is using frozen banana and very little liquid. Add milk one tablespoon at a time.
- More protein: stir in protein powder or swap to a high protein Greek yogurt to push this past 30 grams of protein per bowl.
- Chocolate twist: add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for a peanut butter cup vibe.
- Topping ideas: strawberries, blueberries, coconut flakes, or a swirl of extra nut butter all work beautifully. For more inspiration, see our guide on how to build a smoothie bowl.
- Crunch matters: the granola is what makes this bowl special. Browse our granola collection to find your favorite flavor.
Want this to be part of a complete morning routine? Read our tips on building a balanced breakfast.

FAQ
Can I make this smoothie bowl ahead of time?
Smoothie bowls are best eaten fresh because they melt. You can freeze the banana and pre portion the base ingredients the night before, then blend in the morning.
Is this smoothie bowl healthy?
Yes. It combines fruit, protein from yogurt and peanut butter, and fiber from granola, making it a balanced and filling breakfast.
How do I make it dairy free?
Use plant-based yogurt and your favorite non dairy milk such as oat or almond.
My smoothie bowl is too runny. What went wrong?
You likely used too much liquid or banana that was not frozen. Always freeze your banana and add milk slowly.
Ready to top your bowl with the good stuff? Shop our crunchy granola and turn breakfast into the best part of your day.



