Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
This chocolate peanut butter smoothie tastes like a milkshake but is packed with wholesome ingredients like bananas, oats, and cocoa powder. Blend one up in 5 minutes for a healthy breakfast or treat!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 small smoothies 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Smoothie
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 medium frozen bananas (sliced and frozen on a baking sheet for at least 1 1/2 hours)
- 1/4 cup Old Fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder or Dutch process (dark) cocoa powder (we prefer dark)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy, oat, or almond milk) or coffee*
- 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 3/4 cup ice
- For the garnish: 1 sprinkle chopped dark chocolate (optional), 1 drizzle of peanut butter
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until creamy and frothy, stopping and scraping down the sides as necessary. Resist the urge to over blend: blend until it just comes together. Taste and add the additional 1/2 tablespoon sweetener depending on the sweetness of the bananas.
- If desired, top with 1 tablespoon chopped dark chocolate (it makes for a nice mix in but it’s totally optional). Serve immediately or store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for 2 days.
Notes
Coffee variation: Substitute coffee or espresso for the milk for a delicious mocha flavor. You can also use half milk, half coffee.
Protein boost: Add 2 tablespoons chia seeds for 4g protein and 11g fiber, or use your favorite vanilla or chocolate protein powder (reduce sweetener if using protein powder).
For thicker texture: Use less milk or add more ice. For thinner consistency, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time.
Vegan option: Use plant-based milk and maple syrup instead of honey.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Shake well before serving as ingredients may separate.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-smoothie/
