Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie
Indulge in a rich and creamy Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie, a blissful blend of wholesome ingredients that tastes like dessert but fuels your day. This quick and easy recipe combines the natural sweetness of a ripe banana, the nutty decadence of peanut butter, and the deep flavor of unsweetened cocoa powder, creating a nutritious treat ready in just 5 minutes. With a customizable base of dairy or non-dairy milk and a hint of vanilla, this smoothie can be tailored to your taste with optional add-ins like honey or maple syrup for sweetness and chocolate chips for a touch of indulgence. Perfect as a satisfying breakfast, post-workout snack, or guilt-free dessert, this smoothie is your go-to fix for chocolate-peanut butter cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Banana
- 2 tablespoons Peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 5 pieces Ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Chocolate chips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the banana and break it into chunks for easier blending.
In a blender, combine the banana, peanut butter, cocoa powder, milk, ice cubes, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup (if using).
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed to ensure everything is well incorporated.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup, if desired. Blend briefly to combine.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and sprinkle with chocolate chips or an extra drizzle of peanut butter for garnish, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.7 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 117 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 340 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1048 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
