You've probably read before about Angeline and I and our obsession with smoothies! Today we have a Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe that makes a healthy breakfast smoothie or delicious snack!
You can pretty much ALWAYS find frozen bananas and strawberries in the freezer, because you never know when the urge is going to strike! I was sent one of the new Ninja Ultima Blenders for a review and the first thing I did was make a smoothie! Read on for my recipe for this Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie and my Ninja Ultima Blender Review!
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe (for 2 8 oz servings)
2 large, ripe bananas - frozen
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
1 tablespoon vanilla pudding mix
Add all of your ingredients into the blender and mix at medium speed for three minutes, or until thoroughly combined and smooth. Your smoothie should be a little frothy!
Ninja Ultima Blender Review - the Pro BL800
I have had a Ninja Kitchen Master Prep set for a few years now, and use it to make shaved ice as well as everything you'd use a food processor for. But when it comes to smoothies, I need something a little bigger. I've been using an Oyster blender with a smoothie and frozen drink setting for the past few years, and while it does a good job, it doesn't make smoothies like you'd get at the smoothie shops.
So I was really ecstatic about the opportunity to do a Ninja Ultima Blender review - it's similar to the blenders that they use in our smoothie shops here in Miami!
The Ninja Ultima Blender comes in a variety of options, starting at $199.99. I received the Ninja Ultima Blender Pro BL810, which includes the Ninja Ultima Blender, two 16 ounce Pro Single Serve cups with Sip & Seal lids, and one single serve blade assembly.
The Ninja Ultima Blender pitcher holds 72 ounces, which makes way more than we are used to making at a time! I ended up just using the pitcher when I am making smoothies both Angeline and myself and using the single serve for when it's just me.
It's also a great option for when Angeline wants to make herself a smoothie after school and we don't want to deal with washing everything - she just uses the single serve assembly and one of the single serve cups and there's little clean up!
So how do I like the Ninja Ultima Blender?
I LOVE IT! Of course it's a blender, but it's the most powerful blender I've ever owned! And it looks so stately sitting on my kitchen counter, I don't even bother to put it away when I am not using it because it looks great in my kitchen.
Ninja Ultima Blender Features
- 1500 W / 2.5 Peak Horsepower
- Extra large 72 ounce pitcher with Dual Stage Blending
- PRO Variable Speed
- 2 Single Serve Cups with Sip & Seal™ lids for personalized drinks on the go
I really love the single serve cups with lids, it makes it really easy for Angeline and I to make a smoothie and take it with us without dirtying up a bunch of dishes. The single serve cups are pretty thick too, so it keeps my smoothies from melting quickly.
You have the option of pulsing or just 'start' and then using varying speeds using the dial. I have used them both but I tend to use the pulse option more when I am working with lots of frozen fruits.
Now, since I originally wrote this recipe post, the Ninja Foodi brand has exploded and has so many new products!!
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Kelsey Apley says
I have been DYING for one of these!! They look BEYOND Awesome!!! That smoothie looks yummy!!
Shell Feis says
We have this blender too & it is a BEAST. We love it a lot & I keep making smoothies- I am totally trying your recipe because there's nothing better than PB & banana!
Toni says
Great review. That looks like a fabulous blender.
courtney says
I've heard these blenders are great! I have a little more of a pricey one since I use it for M with her FPIES but this is a great alternative! I love the chrome!! Mine is boring looking lol
Colleen says
I never knew the difference in a blender until I got a good one. Your recipe sounds yummy too!
Mickey says
My cousin was telling me the Ninja is #1 on her holiday list and the next day, my neighbor said the same thing. They are hot right now!
Ty says
Looks like an amazing blender!
HilLesha says
I have been wanting a new blender, but I never have any luck with blenders. I've been eyeing this brand for awhile, yet didn't want to take a chance of buying it just in case this turned out to be a dud, too. However, I think I'll go ahead and buy this one sometime. It sounds very promising!
Leilani says
Our blender recently went kaput, so I'm looking to buy a new one. I've been hearing great things about the Ninja blender.
Kathleen says
My mom loves peanut butter and banana sandwiches, I am going to have to share this smoothie recipe with her for sure. That blender looks insanely good, my pathetic travel blender is not cutting it right now.
Julie says
This blender looks amazing! And much affordable than some of the other "pro" options. Our cheap-o basic one might be ready for an upgrade!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I so need a new blender!! Mine stinks!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
What a great blender and recipe. Looks delish.
April Decheine says
Great thank you for the review! I really want to purchase one for Dave and I this holiday season. I bookmarked so will use your link if we buy one.
Tiff says
I've been hearing really great things about these Ninja blenders. I desperately need a new blender, I should probably put this on my Christmas list.
Theresa says
I seriously need this blender.
Lisa - Between the Kids says
Um, Jealous!! I totally want one of these. That smoothy looks so.. smoothe and yummy!
Mellisa says
I have been eyeing this blender for awhile now!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
I need to upgrade to this one. I love my original Ninja, but this one looks even better
Natasha says
I have a very cheap, basic blender and I really want to upgrade. This one looks fabulous!
Nichol says
MMM this sounds delicious. Unfortunately, I only like peanut butter on toast, so I'd leave that out and add more Nutella. My friend has a Ninja and LOVES it. She says it is the best blender she's ever owned.
Patriotic Cookie Cutters says
Peanut butter banana = totally meant for each other! LOvelyyy !!!!!!!!!!!
R. Murray says
I love Ninja blenders!
Gianna says
That looks like a very powerful blender!