If there are two foods meant for each other in this world it would be, peanut-butter and banana. I’m not sure why the combination is so magical but these two foods are definitely a match made in heaven. Through cooking, I have come to find that these two foods are so versatile and can be made in many different ways. The combination of a sweet banana paired with creamy peanut-butter is just simply something that cannot be beat.

I’ve not met many people that do not love this combination, so that is why I have created a list of seven different peanut-butter and banana recipes. All of the recipes listed have only five ingredients or less, and all of these recipes only take about five minutes to whip up. So really there are no excuses not to try them all!

1) Peanut-Butter & Banana Energy Ball:

Starting at the top of the list are peanut-butter & banana energy balls. These are super easy to make and are a healthier option than your traditional granola bar!

Ingredients:

1) 1/2 cup of Peanut-Butter

2) 1 ripe banana mashed

3) 1 1/2 cups of oats

4) 1/3 cup of Maple Syrup

5) 1/3 cup semi-sweet Chocolate Chips

Directions:
1) Mix the oats and chocolate chips into a bowl

2) In a small bowl add the mashed banana, maple syrup, and peanut butter

3) Combine the two mixtures and mix well

4) Cover the mixture in a refrigerator for 20-30 mins

5) Take out the mixture and start assembling the mixture into little energy balls

6) Store in a container in the refrigerator! And enjoy!

Serving Size 12

2) Peanut-Butter & Banana Ice Cream

This is a fun twist on ice cream and the taste is absolutely mouthwatering. Tip: try to use frozen bananas because this will give it an ice-cream consistency.

Ingredients:

1) 3 large ripe frozen bananas

2) 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder

3) 3 tablespoons of peanut-butter

Directions:

1) Add the bananas, cocoa powder, and peanut butter into a food processor or a high powered blender

2) Blend everything together

3) Serve in a bowl and dessert is served

Serving Size 2

3) Peanut-Butter & Banana Smoothie

This sweet and creamy smoothie is the best breakfast, snack, or post workout shake. It’s sweet and almost taste like a milkshake. I even snuck in some spinach because of the sweetness of the peanut butter & banana and I promise you won't even taste it!

Ingredients:

1) 1 Banana

2) 2 tablespoons of peanut butter

3) 1 handful of spinach

4) 3/4 cup of almond milk (or any milk you like)

Directions:

1) Add everything into a blender and enjoy!

Serves 1

4) Peanut-Butter & Banana Overnight Oats

I wrote about overnight oats in my last article and I meant it when I said this is a staple quick, easy, and delicious breakfast recipe. And adding peanut-butter and banana just make these oats even more exciting to look forward too.

Ingredients:

1) 1/2 cup of oats

2) 1/4 cup almond milk

3) 1 ripe banana

4) 2 tablespoons of peanut butter

5) Optional: cinnamon & honey to taste

Directions:

1) Combine the oats, mashed banana, and peanut-butter into a bowl, and mix together well

2) Add the almond milk on top and mix together

3) Put the oatmeal into a container and store in the fridge overnight

4) In the morning your cozy bowl of oats awaits you, just top with cinnamon and breakfast is served!

Serves 1

5) Peanut-Butter & Banana Bites

These little bites are the best fix when a sweetness craving strikes. Enjoy these anytime during the day to pick you up and add a little extra sweetness to your day!

Ingredients:

1) 3 bananas

2) 1/3 cup of peanut butter

3) 1/2 cup of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips (or whatever chocolate you prefer)

Directions:

1) Slice bananas into small mini sandwich pieces

2) Spread peanut butter onto half the slices, and then sandwich together

3) Place on a tray and freeze until solid (about an hour)

4) Melt the chocolate chips

5) Remove banana bites from the fridge and dip into the melted chocolate

6) Place back on the cookie sheet and freeze for an hour

7) Then put the bites into a container and store in the freezer and enjoy whenever you please!

Serving Size 12

6) Peanut-Butter & Banana Cookies

These ooey-gooey cookies are so delectable that you are going to want to make them all the time. You can eat them for dessert or breakfast because there is no added sugar, flour, or butter. So eat these after dinner or grab one on your way out the door for a quick breakfast!

Ingredients:

1) 2 bananas mashed

2) 1 1/2 cup oats

3) 1/3 cup peanut butter

4) 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 F

2) Combine bananas, oats, and peanut butter into a bowl and then slowly add in the chocolate chips

3) Make into cookie shape and put on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes

4) ENJOY!

Serving Size 12

7) Peanut-Butter & Banana Popsicles

Finishing off the list are these creamy, sweet, and down-right delicious peanut-butter & banana popsicles!

Ingredients:

1) 3 cups mashed bananas

2) 1/2 cup peanut butter

3) 1 cup plain yogurt

4) Optional Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey or agave

Directions:

1) Place all ingredients into a food processor

2) Blend until smooth

3) Spoon the mixture into popsicle molds and add sticks to each popsicle

4) Place in freezer until ready to enjoy

Serving Size 12

While this list could go on and on I will stop myself here. I hope everyone has gained even more love for this incredible duo, and I hope it encourages you to try making peanut-butter and banana in different ways!