Peanut Butter Green Smoothie

Name: Peanut Butter Green Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: ½ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (such as organic soy, oat, or almond); 2 Medjool dates (pits removed); 1 cup kale (ribs removed, roughly chopped (or substitute fresh spinach)); 1 Tablespoon natural peanut butter ((or other nut butter or sunflower butter)); 1 frozen banana*

Enjoy a creamy vegan Peanut Butter Green Smoothie that tastes like a dessert but is actually made with kale, banana, and dates. It's super quick to make with a high-speed blender and 5 simple ingredients.

Special diet: gluten-free, oil-free, soy-free option, vegan

Glass of Peanut Butter Green Smoothie with a glass straw in it with kale leaves, a banana, and the smoothie pitcher in the background.

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I love this smoothie, I enjoy adding different options to it. Very tasteful and energizing!

- Teretha

When you want to incorporate more raw, dark leafy greens into your diet but aren't in the mood for a spinach chickpea salad or avocado kale salad, green smoothies are an excellent alternative.

Like with my popular tropical pineapple green smoothie, with a little planning, you can have a quick vegan breakfast or post-workout treat in as little as 5 minutes when you make this Peanut Butter Green Smoothie.

Why you'll love this recipe

It's sweet and creamy, and you can't taste the kale.
It only requires 5 ingredients to make.
It's delicious any time of day.

Ingredients

Carton of soy milk, box of Medjool dates, bunch of kale, container of peanut butter, and a ripe banana.

Non-dairy milk: I prefer unsweetened organic soy, but you can use your favorite such as almond or oat.
Kale: Any variety will work such as Lacinato (also known as Dinosaur kale or Tuscan kale) shown in the photo above, curly green kale, or baby kale.
Banana: For the best results, use a ripe banana that has some spots on the peel. Peel and freeze the banana in halves or slices in advance.

Variations

This Peanut Butter Green Smoothie recipe is highly adaptable to suit your preferences and dietary needs. The only ingredient I suggest making sure you use is the frozen banana, but even that can be substituted for a different fruit, if you like.

Use any non-dairy milk you prefer such as soy, coconut, almond, oat, or rice.
Opt for a different sweetener such as a different variety of dates, date syrup, pure maple syrup, or brown rice syrup.
Swap out the kale for other greens like spinach, chard, or collards.
Use a different nut butter like almond, cashew, pecan, walnut, or nut-free sunflower seed butter (sunbutter).
Add your favorite powder or seeds like açaí, cacao, chia seeds, flax seeds, or hemp seeds.
For a pick-me-up, add a teaspoon of matcha green tea powder, like when making a matcha banana smoothie.

Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.

Instructions

The ingredients in a blender and the finished blended smoothie.

Using a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix, add the ingredients to the container starting with plant milk and ending with the frozen banana.
Blend until completely smooth, using the tamper, as needed. Pour into a glass and enjoy right away.

Amy's tip

If your blender has the tendency to leave you with chunks of greens in your smoothie, I recommend blending in two steps:

First blend the liquid, dates, and kale until partially broken down.
Then add the peanut butter and frozen banana and blend until completely smooth.

Green smoothie with a glass straw with kale leaves and a ripe banana in the background.

Recipe FAQs

What is natural peanut butter?

Natural peanut butter is made with only peanuts (and sometimes salt). On the other hand, conventional peanut butter contains additional ingredients like sugar and oil.

What is the best way to freeze fresh bananas?

Remove the peels and place the bananas in an airtight container or bag in your freezer. You can cut the bananas in half first or slice them into chunks.

Should Medjool dates be refrigerated?

While they can be stored in your pantry, Medjool dates are best stored refrigerated to keep them soft and plump.

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Love and Veggies,

Amy

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