Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie (Printable)
A creamy blend of chocolate, peanut butter, and frozen bananas for a healthy treat.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 medium frozen bananas
02 - 1 cup whole milk or plant-based milk (240 ml)
→ Flavorings
03 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
→ Add-Ins (optional)
06 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed meal
08 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Toppings (optional)
09 - Whipped cream
10 - Chocolate shavings
11 - Sliced bananas
# How To Cook:
01 - Place frozen bananas, milk, cocoa powder, peanut butter, honey if using, and vanilla extract into a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste and add more sweetener or milk if a thinner consistency is preferred.
04 - Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or sliced bananas as desired.
05 - Serve right away to preserve texture and freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but actually feels nourishing, which is the kind of magic that keeps you coming back.
- The whole thing takes less time than your coffee brews, so mornings become infinitely less stressful.
- Frozen bananas do the heavy lifting here, making it thick and creamy without any weird texture surprises.
02 -
- Overblending is your enemy here; once everything's smooth, stop, or you'll end up with something that tastes thin and separated instead of rich and cohesive.
- Frozen bananas that have been sitting in your freezer for months work just fine, so don't stress about freshness; they're actually better after a few weeks.
03 -
- Make a double batch and freeze half in an ice cube tray so you can blend instant smoothies later in the week.
- If you're using natural peanut butter with oil separation, blend it into the milk first before adding the rest so it doesn't clump up.