It’s a bit of a funny name, but fluffernutter is just code for two favorites rolled into one:
Fluffer = Marshmallows
Nutter = Peanut Butter
Add bananas, and you’ve got yourself a fabulous treat.
This borders on dessert-in-a-cup and that’s just fine by me on this hot holiday weekend.
I almost added cocoa powder but would have had to crack the seal on a new container and figured it wasn’t necessary and as it turned out, not adding cocoa powder allowed me to concentrate more fully on marshmallows without chocolate clouding my judgment. We’ve all been there.
I love the top layer of hot chocolate with an abundance of softened marshmallows. It’s one rare situation in which I enjoy mushy and squishy food. And this smoothie is another.
Some marshmallows are blended into the body of the smoothie and a few more are added as a garnish. Slurping those softened little squishy white globes is so much fun.
I added enough peanut butter that this frothy little number turned amber-hued. I wasn’t complaining.
It was cold and creamy and went down fast and easy.
Bananas go from good to great when they’re frozen and then blended. They add so much creaminess and fluffiness to smoothies and this was no exception. Plus, peanut butter and bananas is always a good combo.
Nah, I never missed the cocoa powder in this one.
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Fluffernutter Banana Smoothie (vegan and gluten free, as indicated below*)
Makes about 12 ounces
2 ripe small/medium bananas (previously frozen in chunks is preferred)
1/2 to 2/3 cup cream or milk (or vegan milk)
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, optional and to taste
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 to 1/2 cup mini-marshmallows
Combine all ingredients except for marshamllows in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add marshmallows and pulse or blend until just incorporated, allowing some texture to be retained. Garnish with a few additional marshmallows. Serve immediately.
Optional add-ins: 1 to 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 whole graham cracker, 1/ 4 cup semi-sweet, peanut butter, or white chocolate chips or chocolate syrup; 1/4 cup shredded coconut flakes, 1 to 2 ounces marshmallow-flavored vodka or light rum, 1 scoop protein powder, add 1 scoop of ice cream for a milkshake, garnish with whipped topping or whipped cream, coconut flakes, graham cracker crumbs, dollop of peanut butter, or sprinkles.
*To keep vegan, use vegan marshmallows (here or here) and vegan milk (coconut, cashew, almond, soy, rice). Most conventional-brand marshmallows are inherently gluten-free but use those that are linked for certified gluten-free marshmallows.
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Do you like marshmallows? Peanut butter?
The fact that many of my favorite recipes use marshmallows and peanut butter, and bananas, at least shows I’m consistent. Peanut butter recipes and comparing peanut butter never gets old. Nor do marshmallows. Or bananas.
If you have any great recipes with marshmallows or peanut butter, or any fluffernutter recipes, link them up.
The winner of the Taste of Home Best Loved Recipes Cookbook Giveaway is Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Pretty sure you’re either a mind reader or secretly hiding out in my apartment, ha! I’m having the toughest time keeping up with bananas lately (i.e., they ripen way faster than I can eat them) and fluffernutter is my absolute favorite childhood combo. I think I have no choice but to make this. ;)
You’re right….no choice! And I hope you’re getting settled in after your move.
Oh my, I love the name! And, I’ll take two!!
Growing up, my sister would always ask for fluffernutters and I would ALWAYS ask for PBJs. She loved them SO much and whenever I see PB & marshmallow together, I think of her. I’ve grown to LOVE pb & marshmallow together, esp marshmallow creme. I’m actually convinved PB goes with just about anything. :)
The melty soggy marshmallows at the top of the hot cocoa are my favorite too. Being a texture freeeeeeak, I gotta have at least some “chunks” in my smoothies too. Whether that means a few chunks remaining from the frozen banana or a a handful of bluberries throw on top, or in this case… some marshmallow… I love the extra texture. PB, fluff, and banana sounds too good to be true.. a combination I’ve NEVER tried!!!!
that’s a cute story about your sister – truth be told, I’d probably side with the PB & J rather than fluffernutter – we think alike! And yes, PB goes with anything!
Texture freak is my middle name. There has to be many diff textures going on and never just one-dimensional. That’s why I love making bars so much is there are so many ways to add diff textures!
This looks insanely delicious! And genius too! Gorgeous pictures as always, Averie! Have a great weekend!
You had me at “fluffer” :)
Brooke
http://www.MarvelousLoveBlog.com
Oh my! This sounds absolutely fabulous :)
Breakfast tomorrow, LOVE IT!!!!
keep me posted!
Yes, Yes and Yes! Oh so good…AND maybe a bit of cocoa? Yum, Yum and Yum!
That looks super amazing! All of my favorite things in one glass!
Be still my heart! I love me some fluffernutters and this smoothie looks INCREDIBLE. So light and frothy and the marshmallow “sprinkle” on top is not only adorable, but super tasty. Love that they soak up all that banana and cocoa-y goodness.
light and frothy and the marshmallow “sprinkle” was so slurp-ale :) YES!
I love the fun, whimsical name of this smoothie and it sounds yummy too! PB, bananas, and marshmallow is a great combination (I have been known to put all of that on a bagel and then brown the marshmallows under the broiler). I made a small loaf of banana bread and it is so good–truly a great recipe Averie! I wish I could have used my homemade vanilla but it won’t be ready for a couple of weeks.
The next 3 weeks of banana bread are already typed and pics taken. You are going to love them I think! They all start with this recipe as the base, and then branch out, and the icing/glaze is even one-up’ed if I do say so myself. I hope you made that part and glad you loved the recipe!
I have homemade vanilla going too but couldn’t start it til after Aruba so I have like 5+ weeks to go. ugh.
And ‘all of that on a bagel and then brown the marshmallows under the broiler’ <--Wow.Yes.please.
What a delish smoothie, perfect flavors!
Fluffernutters are the best, especially because of the funny name! They were always a serious treat as a kid, since marshmallow fluff was a rarity around here. Marshmallows are still my great weakness, so I’m craving this more refreshing version of the classic like crazy! Those pictures are so enticing.
The name alone just does it for me too. Anything I can make to just say that name :)
Yum! Marshmallow, peanut butter, and bananas are three of my favorite things . . . not to mention staples in my diet.
Love your staples!
Fantastic!!!! I need to make some homemade nut butter today. I love peanut butter…marshmallows are good in certain recipes and I think this is one of them.
happy blending!
The cake I made this week had Fluffernutter filling!! So good. :)
I could skip the cake part and cut straight to the filling! mmmmm!!