Banana peanut smoothie for low-appetite days
Easier-to-swallow option below ↓On days when a plate feels like a chore, a glass is kinder. This blends banana105 kcal, peanut butter188 kcal, whole milk149 kcal and Greek yogurt100 kcal into something cold, sweet and smooth that you can sip slowly, with no pressure to finish fast.
Liquid calories ask very little of a quiet appetite. There is no big portion staring back at you, just a creamy drink that goes down a few sips at a time.
Why it works
Whole milk and Greek yogurt build the body of the drink, while peanut butter, banana and honey64 kcal carry most of the 620 calories. A spoonful of oats150 kcal thickens it, the cinnamon6 kcal keeps it interesting, and a little ice makes it cold and refreshing rather than heavy.
Banana peanut smoothie for low-appetite days
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana (frozen is lovely)
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rolled oats
- Pinch of cinnamon
- A little ice
Method
- Add everything to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth, 30–40 seconds.
- Taste and add a touch more honey or milk122 kcal to get the sweetness and thickness you like.
- Pour and drink slowly. no rush.
Add a scoop of your usual protein powder or a spoon of ground flax for even more, without changing the taste much.
Make it your own
- Make it the night before and shake in the morning.
- Frozen banana makes it thick like a milkshake.
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