This deliciously decadent creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie tastes like a peanut butter cup but you can have it as part of breakfast! Made with only 5 staple ingredients and easy to customize with tons of nutritious and healthy options!
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This recipe is actually inspired by my younger brother. He LOVES peanut butter cups but HATES veggies. Hence, older sis here trying to sneak some veggies in hoping to get some into his system! 🙃
Summer is when I cook WAY less on the stove top and move to mainly smoothies, salads, and cooking out on the grill with a summer sip in hand. Which makes this chocolate peanut butter smoothie the BEST when you want something cold, sweet, AND sneak some veggies and I SWEAR you can't taste it!
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5 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
This legit tastes like a Wendy's Frosty and a peanut butter cup smoothie had a love child and came out as this amazing too good to be true healthy banana smoothie. You will think you are eating ice cream! Here's what you need to make it:
- Almond or Oat Milk - I think either one works in this smoothie and I use them interchangeably to whatever I have on hand!
- Banana - I love using frozen ripe bananas. It lends it's natural sweetness to this smoothie recipe!
- Cocoa Powder - I love using organic cocoa powder - it's where ALL the chocolate-y-ness comes from!
- Peanut Butter - It HAS to be salted and natural with no added sugar. TRUST me. The natural salted peanut butter (I use the one from Trader Joe's) brings out the sweetness with the salt and it's just.... just do it k?
- Spinach - Yup. There is a whole handful of spinach in this smoothie. So does this technically a green smoothie? 🧐
How to make the creamiest chocolate peanut butter smoothie
With the following tips and tricks you will have the BEST and creamiest chocolate banana smoothie EVER. Like seriously.
I recommend only using frozen fruit. This keeps the consistency nice and thick/creamy.
Add the milk, cocoa powder, peanut butter, spinach, and any other nutrient boosters you like!
Blend on HIGH!
Sweeten to taste. I like it as is, but if it's not as sweet as you would like add some maple syrup or honey as natural sweeteners.
Pro Tip: Throw ripe to REALLY ripe bananas into a freezer safe bag for smoothies! I do this ALL the time. When I forget to use the bananas wasting away on the counter I will peel, break them in half, and toss in a freezer safe bag! EASY. But if you need an idea on what to make with really ripe bananas here I ALWAYS make this oatmeal.
And guess what? That's your two breakfasts for this weeks meal plan for you! MWF make this smoothie + protein, TT make this oatmeal! DONE.
Some Easy Swaps
- Choose your milk- I personally use unsweetend almond milk here for it's neutral taste, coconut milk is fantastic for an added subtle sweet taste, or regular milk will add a little protein boost!
- Swap nut butters - Have a peanut allergy? Don't click away! You can easily swap for whatever nut butter you like? Allergic to tree nuts in general? Use sun butter or tahini!
Let's add some smoothie boosts!
I LOVE adding nutrient dense boosters to my smoothies! I feel like it contributes to my daily commitment to myself and my wellness goals and it's such an easy CHECK to mark next to my to do list!
- Collagen - Not only is this a major protein boost, but it's oh so good for your skin and nails! Here is the one I personally use and love!
- Bee Pollen - I found a local source for our bee pollen and I am loving the benefits from anti-inflammatory properties to speeds healing to reducing stress! And I know my anxious butt needs all the help she can get! 😅
- Chia Seeds - Again, the more diversity of plants you can get into your day the better. This is a plant. You are welcome and also adds fiber and protein too!
- Turmeric - Always a great idea. HELLO anti-inflammation!
The best smoothie tools
Make it ahead to have grab and go smoothies!
Just throw all the ingredients (minus the milk) into the freezer bag, label it, and toss it in the freezer for later. When you are ready to use, simply pour 1 cup of milk into a blender and dump the contents of the bag then blend!
Lastly, if you make this 5 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram
5 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This deliciously decadent creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie tastes like a peanut butter cup but you can have it as part of breakfast! Made with only 5 staple ingredients and easy to customize with tons of nutritious and healthy options!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ frozen banana
- ½-1 cup of ice
- 1 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-2 tbs natural peanut butter
- 1 handful of spinach
Instructions
- In a high speed blender, add all ingredients above plus any of the other nutrient boosters I listed above in the post.
- Blend on high until smooth.
- Note: to make this a FULL meal add some protein powder or I love having a side of scrambled eggs 🙂
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate peanut butter smoothie, banana smoothie recipe, chocolate banana smoothie
Cynthia Carlson says
This smoothie was amazing and very helpful while I try to keep my sugars in check. It satisfies a sweet tooth but has good protein and nutrients. I add extra spinach and Orgain protein powder. Super filling and yummy. Thank you.
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Sam says
I don’t know what’s wrong with with the lady above but we’re all adults and can make our own choices on what we eat! I just wanted to say I love your post and this smoothie was a delicious breakfast with some protein powder! YUM!
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Amanda says
Thank you so much Sam! SO glad to hear it!
Monika says
Why do you recommend this for breakfast? There's very little protein - and the protein that is there, is incomplete. There's only HALF a banana. There's almond milk which is devoid of nutrients (and full of oxalates). It's just over 200 calories. Who can be sustained by this? And the worst part is that your target audience is women. Women who believe that 200 calories for breakfast is adequate. This is NOT the case. This smoothie may be PART of a breakfast, but should never be a breakfast in and of itself. I wish we'd stop glorifying smoothies as health food and eating little as good. Women need fuel. Something like this does not support a women's hormones, energy levels and health in general...I know you will delete this comment...but I hope you at least read it.
Amanda says
Hi Monika,
I read all of my comments. I am sorry to hear you do not like this recipe as an idea for breakfast. My intention was to provide a healthy smoothie recipe with little ingredients. Everyone can make their own choices on what and how much they should eat. By no means did I say that this was the only thing you should eat for breakfast. 200 calories is a small amount and I am NOT about eating as little as possible. I am about eating REAL food and listening to your body. Sometimes this smoothie is filling on it's own, sometimes adding protein powder and a side of eggs or whatever. I still appreciate you and your thoughts on this. Have a blessed day 😘
Ashley Luchtenberg says
Wow. First off, she never says that this is the only thing you should have for breakfast. Second, if you don’t like smoothies then why look at recipes for them? As someone with gastroparalysis I can’t always eat high calorie, protein heavy meals. My stomach can’t handle them. Smoothies are a great way for me to not starve myself while simultaneously not ending up with my head in a toilet. I actually NEED recipes like this. If they’re not a part of your meal plan then that’s perfectly fine, go on your own way, but don’t try to discourage her from making easy, delicious recipes that are helping people like me. And the “I know you’ll delete this” comment was rude and completely unnecessary.
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Amanda says
I appreciate you Ashley ❤️ Thank you for your insight and that not one-size-fits all for a meal. Some need less and some need more based off of YOUR BODY'S NEEDS.
Lydia says
I certainly don’t agree, Monika. The recipe includes options to add in additional nutrient boosters if you’re so concerned about calories. It even suggests other alternatives for milk if you don’t think almond is good. And the recipe is so customizable there’s really nothing to hate on… Maybe don’t take a smoothie recipe so seriously?
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Amanda says
Thanks Lydia! I try my best to accommodate my audience in all my recipes from choosing simple ingredients that are healthy and affordable to providing alternatives and variations. And yes, life is too short to take smoothies too seriously 🙃 And besides I LOVE a smoothie as a light meal! Perfect for summer weather too!